DESIGN & BRANDING
About Me
Hello, I'm Patrick, and I reside in Eugene, Oregon with my wonderful wife and two lovely daughters. I've always had a keen eye for detail, which has allowed me to build a fulfilling career as a graphic designer. I continue to learn and share my experiences to tackle complex design challenges. With a background in digital art, I possess a versatile skill set across various tools and mediums. Thank you for visiting and getting to know me better!
Team Lead Graphic Designer
Tyndale Advisors
2021 - Present
2019 - 2020
Senior Designer
2015-2018
Graphic Designer
Tyndale Advisors primarily serves clients in the hardware retail industry. As an-level production designer on a creative team of three, I grew alongside the business to a team lead position among a group of nine designers. As part of this agency-style marketing team, I've worked with clients, brand managers, and copywriters on retail emails, eCommerce site designs, Google Ads, corporate literature, and style guide development.
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Digital & Print Design
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Facilitate Brand Development
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Multimedia Solutions
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Agency Model
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Ensure Brand Consistency
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Present to Clients
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Offer Clinical Feedback
Digital Media Specialist
Archaeological
Legacy Institute
During a short 3-month internship with a small non-profit, I learned how a creative team operates and the workflow necessary to maintain a steady flow of media.
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Social Media Graphics
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Photo Manipulation & Output
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Video Production & Output
2014
Designer & Photographer
Patrick Chalus Design
2014 - Present
From t shirts to complete branding packages, I've had opportunities come to me for a wide variety of clients. Knowing the billing process and working for myself has taught how to effectively coach design and brand strategy to the everyday person.
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Complete Branding Packages
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Work One on One with Clients
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New Businesses and Startups
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Intake Forms and Billing
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Photo Editing and Composition
Skills
Congruent with my experience and education I am proficient in the following tools and applications:
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CREATIVE: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, XD, Premiere, DSLR Camera, Video Camera, Sound Mixing
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BUSINESS: Asana, BrandFolder, Campaign Monitor, Google Suite, Harvest, HubSpot, Meta, Instagram, ZiFlow
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WEB: CSS and HTML Essentials, WordPress, WIX, Piranha, Squarespace, Builder.io and Unilog
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OS: Mac and Windows
Education
2014
B.S. Digital Art
University of Oregon
Minor in Photography
I acquired the foundational skills of design and the tools I utilize daily here. Through various classes, I learned not just the applications, but also how to create a narrative and communicate effectively through design.