Areas of Expertise:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Hospitality Design
- Photo Art Direction
- Video Art Direction
- UX/UI Collaboration
- Creative Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Account Management
- Sustainable Print Design
- Print Production/Press Checks

I’m a creative director based in Marin, CA with over 20 years of experience building brands that don’t just sit pretty—they work hard. My approach blends strategic thinking with story-driven design to create visual identities that live seamlessly across packaging, print, digital, and physical spaces.

At Distill Branding, I lead every project from napkin sketch to launch party—crafting brand identities, packaging systems, and interior design collaborations, all while keeping one eye on the big picture and the other on the tiny details that make people fall in love with a brand. I’m known for rolling up my sleeves, collaborating closely with founders and teams, and turning big ideas into engagement, clarity, and long-term brand value.

Before founding Distill, I served as Design Director at Constellation Brands, leading a talented team of art directors and designers on hospitality, marketing, and packaging for some of the biggest names in wine—Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, and Kim Crawford.

Clients: Anchor Distilling Co., Artefact Design & Salvage, AHK International, Bright Eyes Marketing, Bellpenny Brewing, Clos du Val, Cornerstone Cellars, Constellation Brands, Delicato Family Vineyards, Della’s Restaurant, Folio Fine Wine Partners, J Vineyards, Michael Mondavi, Peter Michael Winery, Push Play Consulting, Lloyd Cellars, Revel Creative, Rye Beauty, Sullivan Vineyards, The Donum Estate, The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar, The Patio SF and Vineyard 511.

Resumé & client referrals upon request.

Contact
Christian@distillbranding.com
(707) 266-3363

Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, CA