For over 15 years, I have been striving to 

create bold experiences that connect brands 

with their audience through design that resonates.

Chad Renfroe

Bio

I grew up in Florida, always drawing and sharing my creations with classmates. I loved getting lost in the details and then stepping back to see the bigger picture—it was pure joy. That love for drawing turned into a passion for design. I moved from comics to computers, experimenting with everything from flyers and websites to photography and video. By the early 2000s, I got my first paid job doing what I loved—and I’ve never looked back.


In college, I studied digital art at Stetson University. It was one of the few places blending art, design, animation, music, and tech within a liberal arts setting. There, I dove deep into the early web, user interfaces, and the storytelling magic of Disney. That sparked a lasting interest in creating useful, engaging digital experiences.


I knew I needed to be where great work was happening, so I moved to New York City. I started as a designer and went on to work across advertising, editorial, and product design. After a decade in NYC, I took a leap and moved to San Francisco to join Apple—a truly rewarding chapter of my career.


Over the years, I’ve worked with people from all over the world and across many disciplines. I’ve learned that great design starts with empathy. Trends may shift, but solving problems for everyday people is the core of our work. Technology should serve everyone, not just the few. Today, after 15+ years in the field, I’ve launched products, shaped design teams, and helped build creative cultures where people do their best work. I’m grateful for the journey—and always excited for what’s next.


If any of this resonates, I’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out!

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer, Apple, 2016 - Now

Marketing Design Manager, Apple, 2013 -2016

Creative Director, Evolve & Conquer, 2011-2013

Branding Consultant, SCG, 2010-2013

Associate Creative Director, One Source, 2007-2010

Art Director, Natural Organics, 2004-2007

Senior Product Designer, Apple, 2016 - Now

Marketing Design Manager, Apple, 2013 -2016


Creative Director, Evolve & Conquer, 2011-2013


Branding Consultant, SCG, 2010-2013


Associate Creative Director, One Source, 2007-2010


Art Director, Natural Organics, 2004-2007

Skillset

UI UX Icon

UI/UX

Ideation Icon

Ideation

User Research Icon

User Research

ProductDesign Icon

Product
Design

Human-Centered Design

Human-Centered
Design

Interaction Design Icon

Interaction
Design

Strategy Icon

Strategy

AX Icon

AX

Branding Icon

Branding

Patents & Awards

Apple — USD942490S1, Display screen with graphical user interface

One Source — Cable & Telecommunications Association Mark Award, Tudors Castle

Natural Organics — Creativity Annual Award, "Let's Dance" Table of Contents

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Beating the Flu Bug" Feature

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Natural Retouching" Feature

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Caring for Caregivers" Feature

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Generation F" Feature

Natural Organics — Gold Folio Award - Best Table of Contents, Under 500k circulation

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, April Table of Contents

Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "The Hidden Fire"

Apple — USD942490S1, Display screen with graphical user interface


One Source — Cable & Telecommunications Association Mark Award, Tudors Castle


Natural Organics — Creativity Annual Award, "Let's Dance" Table of Contents


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Beating the Flu Bug" Feature


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Natural Retouching" Feature


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Caring for Caregivers" Feature


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "Generation F" Feature


Natural Organics — Gold Folio Award - Best Table of Contents, Under 500k circulation


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, April Table of Contents


Natural Organics — American Graphic Design Award, "The Hidden Fire"

My Tools

Principle Icon

Principle

Prototyping

Ideation Figma

Figma

UX/UI Design

Sketch Icon

Sketch

UX/UI Design

Illustrator Icon

Illustrator

Vector-based Design

Photoshop Design

Photoshop

Image Editing

Miro Icon

MIro

Mind mapping

Premiere Icon

Premiere

Video Editing

After Effects Icon

After Effects

Motion Design

InDesign Icon

InDesign

Layout

Slack Icon

Slack

Communication

ChatGPT Icon

ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial
Intelligence

Keynote Icon

Keynote

Presentations