👋 Hey, I’m Chris —
On the client front, I’ve partnered with companies in various industries such as IoT, water treatment, defense, and pharmaceuticals. I’ve led design, research, and testing initiatives for next-generation products in the pre-market phase.
Before joining SEP, I worked at and later purchased a specialty marketing agency. For nearly 4 years, I served as Partner and Creative Director, leading initiatives for top U.S. and Canadian accounting firms.
Beyond my UX role, I’ve successfully operated a freelance photography business for over a decade, collaborating with companies such as Lessonly, the Indiana Trial Lawyer’s Association, and the global tech company associated with the iconic 48-floor building on Monument Circle. I enjoy actively participating in the local design community through volunteering with IxDA Indy and, from 2020-2022, Indy Design Week’s marketing committee.
![chrishartley-2023-web](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/cb:aN_i~1e8f3/w:500/h:500/q:mauto/ig:avif/f:best/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/chrishartley-2023-web.jpg)
Community
IxDA Indy
Volunteer
202320222021
Indy Design Week
Marketing Committee
202220212020
AIGA Indianapolis
Kickball League Photographer
2019
Creative Mornings Indianapolis
Volunteer
20212020201920182017
Photographer
2018
Herron-Morton Place Foundation
Oktoberfest: Marketing + Design
2018201720162015
Home Tour: Design + Photography
2016
Clients
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to freelance with with some incredible organizations. Below are just a few.
![Butler University](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/cb:aN_i~1e8f3/w:300/h:165/q:mauto/ig:avif/f:best/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/client_lessonly_web70.jpg)
![University of Indianapolis](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/cb:aN_i~1e8f3/w:300/h:147/q:mauto/ig:avif/f:best/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/client_zylo_web.png)
![Studio Science](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/cb:aN_i~1e8f3/w:300/h:147/q:mauto/ig:avif/f:best/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/client_studioscience_web.jpg)
![University of Indianapolis](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/uindy-web.jpg)
![Butler University](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/butler-web.jpg)
![Yelp](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/yelp-web.jpg)
![Well Done Marketing](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/welldone-web.jpg)
![Special Olympics Indiana](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/special-olympics-web.jpg)
![USA Diving](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/usa-diving-web.jpg)
![Cardinal Spirits](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cardinal-spirits.jpg)
![Neon Architecture](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/neon-web.jpg)
![Herron-Morton Place Foundation](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hmp-web.jpg)
![INHP](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/INHP-web.jpg)
![Association for Accounting Marketing](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/aam-web.jpg)
![Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/warren-averett.jpg)
![Baker Newman Noyes CPAs & Advisors](https://mladkrfpniky.i.optimole.com/w:auto/h:auto/q:auto/https://chartley.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bnn-cpa.jpg)