Chris Anton

Director of Design | Creative & Brand Leadership

Lafayette, CO • Remote / Hybrid
Email: chris@cloudburstdesign.com
Phone: 303-818-2501
Portfolio: www.chrisanton.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisanton/

Executive summary

Senior design and creative leader with 20+ years of experience driving brand, marketing, and digital strategy in global enterprise environments. Currently lead a 15-person design organization delivering 400+ creative and marketing initiatives monthly across corporate and product teams. Trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership, aligning brand and experience strategy with revenue goals, market positioning, and operational scale. Experienced in modernizing creative organizations through AI-enabled workflows, process discipline, and strong cross-functional leadership.

Selected impact

      • Scaled creative operations supporting 20,000+ employees globally
      • Delivered high-volume initiatives monthly across brand, campaign, digital, and product marketing
      • Introduced AI-enabled workflows improving efficiency and production velocity
      • Supported global brand growth and revenue-driving go-to-market initiatives

Core competencies

      • Executive partnership & decision support
      • Design leadership & people management
      • Brand strategy, consistency & governance
      • Creative operations, process & scale
      • Business acumen & strategic thinking
      • Enterprise, SMB & consumer marketing
      • SEO, AEO & content discoverability
      • AI-enabled creative workflows
      • High-volume creative delivery at scale
      • Integrated campaigns & go-to-market support
      • UI/UX strategy & human-centered design
      • Accessibility, design systems & quality standards

    Professional experience

    OpenText: Director of Design

    2023–Present

        • Lead a 15-person enterprise design organization delivering 400+ creative and marketing assets monthly across global corporate and product initiatives.
        • Partner directly with executive and senior leaders to shape brand strategy, positioning, and customer experience across global markets.
        • Translate business strategy and financial objectives into clear creative roadmaps and measurable execution plans.
        • Oversee high-volume creative delivery supporting more than 20,000 employees globally.
        • Establish standards, workflows, and governance models that improve consistency, speed to market, and quality at scale.
        • Introduce and guide AI-assisted design and content workflows to increase efficiency while maintaining brand quality and human judgment.
        • Advance global brand awareness and support revenue-generating marketing programs contributing to measurable sales growth and stronger market positioning.
        • Maintain high standards for accessibility, usability, and design quality across all digital and brand touchpoints.

    Scope & impact

        • Enterprise-scale design function operating across global corporate and product teams serving 20,000+ employees
        • Delivery of 400+ creative assets monthly across brand, campaign, digital, and go-to-market initiatives
        • Direct influence on brand perception, customer trust, and revenue-driving marketing performance

    OpenText: Senior Art Director / Principal Designer

    2020–2023

        • Led creative direction for brand, UI/UX, and front-end design across OpenText Cybersecurity and corporate initiatives.
        • Ran multidisciplinary project teams delivering global campaigns, websites, digital ads, social media, and event experiences.
        • Owned the full design lifecycle from early concepts through launch and production.
        • Acted as a practical bridge between creative, technical, and marketing teams.
        • Contributed hands-on front-end UI design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within custom CMS environments.

    Cloudburst Design: Founder & Creative Director

    Founded in 2007

        • Founded and led a boutique creative and digital agency serving startups, non‑profits, and publicly traded companies.
        • Directed branding, marketing, web, and digital experience projects from concept through delivery.
        • Built and managed small, high‑performing teams of designers, developers, and creative partners.
        • Worked directly with executive stakeholders, managing scope, expectations, and long‑term client relationships.
        • Clients included: OpenText, Webroot, Carbonite, Marriott, Ritz‑Carlton, Westin, Costco, Best Buy, University of Colorado, IKEA, The Nature Conservancy, Xfinity, T-Mobile, SunPro, and many others.

    Awards

      • Web Excellence Awards — Winner, Creative Marketing & Web Experience (2021–2024)
      • MARCOM Awards — Gold & Platinum, Brand & Marketing Projects (2023, 2024)

    Tools & technologies

      • Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud
      • Design systems & accessibility standards
      • AI image and content tools
      • SEO & AEO best practices
      • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
      • WordPress & CMS platforms
      • Analytics & performance measurement

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree, Bates College