Chris Gostling is a Creative Director with 25 years of experience in Brand Development and Communications Strategy.
Chris Gostling is an engaged creative thinker, passionate about new projects and inspired by big ideas. He is an expert at refining and curating communication strategies, quick to comprehend new industries and complex business models.
He excels at finding accessible solutions that quickly get to the heart of the matter. His years leading and building various art departments and creative agency environments, has equipped him to meet the challenges of contemporary communications, with an informed and nuanced approach.
Industry Experience
Every industry brings unique communications opportunities and challenges when it comes to connecting with an audience. Chris has had the benefit of working across the gamut of professional verticals, gaining valuable experience that gets leveraged on new projects and client initiatives.
Agriculture
Confectionary Goods
Consumer Packaged Goods
Event Rentals
Financial Services
Generic Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare Software
Hospitality & Restaurant
Event Rentals
Consumer Packaged Goods
Interior Design
Investor Relations Marketing
Non-Profit
Renewable Energy
SaaS Products
Sporting Goods
Brand Experience
Chris has wide ranging experience with top brands in many industries. Below is a curated selection of brands that he has worked with in design and communication capacities. This well rounded exposure and engagement of leading consumer and business facing industries provides Chris a strong background for developing effective brand and communication strategy.
Project Experience
From developing unique identities that represent an organization’s mission, to the communication of a vision through internal and external channels, Chris has led and been a key participant in marketing and communications projects of nearly all scope and scale.
Branding
Brand Identity Development
Brand Identity Refresh
Brand Standards Development
Pitch Branding
Packaging
Product Packaging Design
Multilingual Packaging Adaptation
Canadian/US Packaging Compliance
Structural Packaging Design
Conceptual Packaging Design
Communications
Mission, Vision, Values Development
Presentation - Content Flow + Design
Employee Recruitment Websites
Internal Communication
Corporate Storytelling
Investor Presentations
Fact Sheets
Investor Websites
Investor Communication
Sales Collateral
Sales Presentations
LinkedIn Marketing Campaigns
Lead Generation Websites
B2B Communication
Social Media Content
Promotional Strategies
Brand Awareness Websites
E-Commerce Websites
B2C Communication
Volunteer Experience
Since 2009, Chris has made providing pro-bono leadership and strategic direction for the critical community initiatives an important part of time spent. These initiatives have created the opportunity to develop well-rounded communication skills that benefit future endeavours.
Current
Vice-Chair, Member
Economic Development Coalition
County of Lennox & Addington
2009-2019
Food Bank Management & Weekly Operations
Knox Youth Dinner & Food Bank
Toronto, Ontario
2015-2016
Technical Consultant
West End Food Co-Op Purchasing Committee
Toronto, Ontario
2014-2015
Board Member
Queen West Art Crawl
Toronto, Ontario
Select Client Testimonials
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"Chris deeply understands what it means to present. He transformed our complex technical narrative into an engaging and clear presentation, both visually and verbally. This ultimately played a crucial role in securing funding, attracting top talent, and propelling business growth".
Ben Gallacher, Co-Founder, Voxel.AI
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"Chris was a pleasure to work with. He understood my vision from the first conversation we had and didn’t hesitate to do anything he could to execute. His thorough understanding of packaging design was a huge asset and allowed me to focus on growing my business while he spearheaded the design elements. He was able to convey our brand story perfectly through his design of our website and packaging."
Julie Weiner, Founder, Granolust
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"I have continued to work with Chris because he has an amazing way of turning my ideas into a stories. As a strong listener Chris is able to quickly and thoughtfully translate concepts into a place that make sense to other people and therefore easier for me to explain."
Michael Zivot, Co-Founder, Hope Factory
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Every industry brings unique communications opportunities and challenges when it comes to connecting with an audience. Chris has had the benefit of working across the gamut of professional verticals, gaining valuable experience that gets leveraged on new projects and client initiatives.
