philosophy

At Chase Design Group, we believe that questions can liberate great ideas from the chains of assumption. We challenge each other and our clients to embrace the "why" and the "what if." We work, everyday, to push our thinking higher and our designs farther. We listen, learn, ask and engage - offering ideas and strengthening our understanding of goals and constraints.

We believe that the best creative happens in an environment that celebrates the open exchange of thoughts and concepts. We cultivate that environment, working collaboratively on every project in close partnership with our clients. The spirit of partnership and collaboration keeps us learning, growing and constantly elevating the level of our work.

We do this because we know that award-winning design doesn't happen by accident. It's the product of many minds working together. And it starts with a question. Just ask.

people

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ron guillory

designer/production

Ron is happy to be part of Chase Design Group. After a career as a dancer/singer/actor, he returned to school to study graphic design. He still sings occasionally around town, and in the office (when they let him). In his spare time, Ron trains for triathlons. He lives near the studio with his wife, Diane, and their cat, Lolly, and dog, Milli.

margo chase

founder, executive creative director

Recognized worldwide for her skill with custom typography and identity development, Margo’s creative vision provides the fuel for Chase Design Group’s growth and achievement. Since founding Chase Design Group in 1986, Margo has consistently produced and led award-winning work in many areas of design. Margo is dedicated to creating client success through high-quality, intelligent creative. On weekends you’ll find her getting a new perspective on life, flying upside down in her Extra 300 aerobatic airplane.
She and her husband, Patrick, compete nationally in aerobatics and are actively involved in the International Aerobatic Club.

jason waks

design director

20 years ago, a love for the outdoors led Jason into the field of archaeology. Distaste for dirt and hard labor led Jason to more diverse opportunities. Ultimately his experience brought him to Chase Design Group. Jason primarily manages production processes and IT services, directing team members to ensure accurate and timely deliveries. Jason still enjoys the great outdoors, but most of all enjoys his time at home with his wife, son and guitar.

clark goolsby

creative director

At 6’7”, Clark is easily the tallest member of the Chase creative team and has talent and a sense of humor to match. Over the last ten years Clark has worked in a variety of fields within the creative industry. With experience in print, multimedia, and illustration, Clark brings a unique breadth of skills and insightful strategic thinking to CDG. A natural creative leader with a penchant for innovation and a “question everything” approach to design, Clark has helped some of the world’s largest brands achieve their goals. In his spare time, Clark enjoys exploring New York restaurants and working on fine art in his Brooklyn studio. You can see his paintings here.

janet levinson

senior account manager

After spending a good portion of her career being a hands-on designer and art director at major record labels, Janet shifted gears to engage her left-brain skills managing creative services departments on both the corporate and agency side. Her passion for great creative, her extensive management experience and her wacky sense of humor make her a well-rounded team leader. She balances work with pilates and walks around the reservoir in Silver Lake where she lives with Henry, her spousal equivalent, and their cat, Kiki.

arwen kassebaum

account manager

Arwen visited New York in early 2000, fell in love with the city, and decided to stay. She immediately found her niche as an assistant design manager at Colgate-Palmolive and, after a few years, transitioned to the agency side of the business. Her project management experience has ranged from luxury branding and advertising to CPG product innovation and implementation. She has shepherded global brands through strategic redesigns, working closely with clients in the U.S.A., Canada, Asia and Europe. Arwen holds a bachelor's degree in finance that, coupled with her passion for creativity and innovation, allows her to help clients benefit from excellent design as they meet their business goals.

jinny bae

art director

Jinny received a BFA in graphic design from the San Francisco Academy of Art. After working at several prestigious packaging and identity design firms in San Francisco and Los Angeles, she joined Chase in 2008. Her creative vision is one of the driving forces behind many of the brand-name projects at CDG and she is loving every hectic minute of working in this close-knit company. When not in front of her Mac, Jinny is busy cleaning up after her baby girl, Stella, adorable Yorkie, Coco... and her husband.

rick morris

creative director

Rick brings a rich experience in branding and design in diverse media to the Chase team. Rick has been working in television and film graphics for nearly 14 years doing titles, show opens, network packages, commercials, interactive media content and printwork for the biggest names in the industry. He’s taught and lectured on design at Art Center College, The American Film Institute. UCLA and Otis College (where he was a member of the faculty for 5 years). He can be found happily nesting in his 1960's home in Pasadena with his wife/sidekick4life, Lisa and their two Shibas. You can see some of Rick's previous work here.

paula hansanugrum

designer

Paula is a Southern California native whose background and interests are as diverse as the region she was raised in. She received a BFA with Honors in Graphic Design from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and also holds a degree in Business Economics & Studio Art from UC Santa Barbara. She has a passion for all things creative and enjoys reading, watching movies, photography and painting in her free time. She is a twin and self-proclaimed foodie, but always looks forward to a home-cooked Thai meal from her mom. Paula lives in Pasadena with her boyfriend and adorable Persian cat, Sofie.

chris lowery

president

Chris spent the better part of his early life playing music, chasing trouble
and creating high-profile branding and advertising. Fleeing a particularly bitter Chicago winter in 1997, Chris landed in Los Angeles and found his way to Chase Design Group. It was an instant fit. As President, Chris is closely involved in every Chase project - providing strategy, vision and leadership. Chris spends his free time writing and playing with his children, Diego and Emilia. He still plays and records music, but he leaves the trouble chasing to the studio dogs.

elisabeth o'brien

senior account manager

Elisabeth is a pivotal team leader able to work cooperatively with clients, vendors and designers to assure that expectations are met or exceeded, on-time and on-budget. She holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and has also studied at New York’s School of Visual Arts and Cal State Los Angeles. In her spare time, Elisabeth enjoys cruising estate sales, wine tasting and playing guitar hero. She’s a pop culture buff and loving owner of three year-old siberian husky, Charlotte.

clients