Intro
I’m Chris Torres, an NYC Metro based product designer, creative director, brand and marketing executive. I solve business problems through design and marketing strategy and specialize in scaling complex ecosystems across digital products, next generation hardware, and experiential events.
With over 12 years of experience leading global design and communications teams, I operate as an executive systems architect and creative leader. My work is dedicated to building elegant solutions that drive high stakes commercial outcomes.
Experience
Chief Design & Product Officer
Jul 19 - Present
Adventure Together
NYC Metro
- Co-founded a global retail brand, leading a cross-functional team of 13+ in digital and physical product development, design, and commercial launch. - Spearheaded the 0-1 product development, securing a patent for an innovative physical product with a hybrid digital creator platform. - Managed the lifecycle of feature development from conception to deployment, emphasizing responsive design and accessibility standards. - Successfully raised over $600k in funding, expanding customer reach to over 22 countries while managing overseas manufacturing operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
Chief Design & Product Officer
Jul 19 - Present
Adventure Together
NYC Metro
- Co-founded a global retail brand, leading a cross-functional team of 13+ in digital and physical product development, design, and commercial launch. - Spearheaded the 0-1 product development, securing a patent for an innovative physical product with a hybrid digital creator platform. - Managed the lifecycle of feature development from conception to deployment, emphasizing responsive design and accessibility standards. - Successfully raised over $600k in funding, expanding customer reach to over 22 countries while managing overseas manufacturing operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
Head of Marketing & Communications
Feb 2022 - Dec 2025
E-Space
NYC Metro Remote
- Led the marketing, events, and communications strategy as a founding team member, contributing to multiple successful satellite launches. - Unveiled the company through strategic press placements, significantly enhancing visibility during a $50M+ fundraising round. -Developed and managed the corporate website while overseeing brand consistency across six global locations. - Conceptualized and visualized innovative IoT devices and led product design for end-user applications working across and leading multidisciplinary teams. - Secured top-tier news coverage in Financial Times and Tech Crunch, significantly boosting company profile.
Head of Marketing & Communications
Feb 2022 - Dec 2025
E-Space
NYC Metro Remote
- Led the marketing, events, and communications strategy as a founding team member, contributing to multiple successful satellite launches. - Unveiled the company through strategic press placements, significantly enhancing visibility during a $50M+ fundraising round. -Developed and managed the corporate website while overseeing brand consistency across six global locations. - Conceptualized and visualized innovative IoT devices and led product design for end-user applications working across and leading multidisciplinary teams. - Secured top-tier news coverage in Financial Times and Tech Crunch, significantly boosting company profile.
Forbes Communications Council Expert
Nov 2018 - Mar 2022
Forbes
Greater Boston
- Contributed expert insights and written content in the communications domain - Engaged with industry leaders to share best practices and innovative strategies in communications for New Space, telecommunications, and Aerospace sectors.
Forbes Communications Council Expert
Nov 2018 - Mar 2022
Forbes
Greater Boston
- Contributed expert insights and written content in the communications domain - Engaged with industry leaders to share best practices and innovative strategies in communications for New Space, telecommunications, and Aerospace sectors.
Director, Design, Brand & Product Marketing
Jul 2019 - Feb 2022
Wafer
Beverly, MA
- Directed UX and UI design for digital websites and platforms. - Led product design initiatives and served as the lead web development director. - Created and managed the brand identity, ensuring alignment with company vision. - Led brand and product marketing initiatives, enhancing the overall market presence of Wafer. - Supported government bidding and contracts, resulting in multi-million dollar R&D deals. - Managed brand development and digital product design, driving innovation in electronically steered flat panel array antenna solutions.
Director, Design, Brand & Product Marketing
Jul 2019 - Feb 2022
Wafer
Beverly, MA
- Directed UX and UI design for digital websites and platforms. - Led product design initiatives and served as the lead web development director. - Created and managed the brand identity, ensuring alignment with company vision. - Led brand and product marketing initiatives, enhancing the overall market presence of Wafer. - Supported government bidding and contracts, resulting in multi-million dollar R&D deals. - Managed brand development and digital product design, driving innovation in electronically steered flat panel array antenna solutions.
Head of External Communications
Jan 2015 - Apr 2019
Eutelsat OneWeb
White City, London
- Strategic Leadership & Fundraising: Orchestrated the global brand, marketing, and press strategy that supported successful fundraising rounds of $500M and $1.2B while reporting directly to the founder and C-suite. - Creative Direction & Team Orchestration: Managed a global team of 30+ creatives and external vendors to execute large-scale brand campaigns, product launches, and high-stakes press announcements for blue-chip investors including SoftBank, Coca-Cola, Qualcomm, Virgin and others. - Digital Product Architecture: Led the design and technical development of the corporate website and digital platforms, bridging the gap between complex satellite technology and user-centric digital experiences. - Mission-Driven Initiatives: conceptualized and executed the "Empower Humanity" campaign, a massive humanitarian effort connecting remote schools across six countries by aligning regulators, administrators, and local leaders resulting in ~$54M AVE. - Global Event & Press Management: Directed comprehensive media strategies and physical presence at major international summits such as CES, the Satellite Show in DC, and the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia.
Head of External Communications
Jan 2015 - Apr 2019
Eutelsat OneWeb
White City, London
- Strategic Leadership & Fundraising: Orchestrated the global brand, marketing, and press strategy that supported successful fundraising rounds of $500M and $1.2B while reporting directly to the founder and C-suite. - Creative Direction & Team Orchestration: Managed a global team of 30+ creatives and external vendors to execute large-scale brand campaigns, product launches, and high-stakes press announcements for blue-chip investors including SoftBank, Coca-Cola, Qualcomm, Virgin and others. - Digital Product Architecture: Led the design and technical development of the corporate website and digital platforms, bridging the gap between complex satellite technology and user-centric digital experiences. - Mission-Driven Initiatives: conceptualized and executed the "Empower Humanity" campaign, a massive humanitarian effort connecting remote schools across six countries by aligning regulators, administrators, and local leaders resulting in ~$54M AVE. - Global Event & Press Management: Directed comprehensive media strategies and physical presence at major international summits such as CES, the Satellite Show in DC, and the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia.
Education
BFA Fine Arts & Design
Sep 18 - Jun 20
Manhattan School of Visual Arts
NYC, NY
Majored in Fine Arts with a minor in design. 3.8 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honor society.
BFA Fine Arts & Design
Sep 18 - Jun 20
Manhattan School of Visual Arts
NYC, NY
Majored in Fine Arts with a minor in design. 3.8 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honor society.
BFA Fine Arts & Design
Sep 18 - Jun 20
Manhattan School of Visual Arts
NYC, NY
Majored in Fine Arts with a minor in design. 3.8 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honor society.
Awards and Certifications
Inventor: U.S. Patent 12,551,778.
Awarded 2026
Inventor: U.S. Patent 12,551,778.
Awarded 2026
Growth.Design Product Psychology Masterclass
Issued 2024
Growth.Design Product Psychology Masterclass
Issued 2024
National Arts Club Will Barnett Student Award
Awarded 2014
National Arts Club Will Barnett Student Award
Awarded 2014
Recommendations
Ivan Zaitsev
Lead Licensing and Regulatory Affairs at Amazon LEO
I am very grateful to Chris for the huge inspiration and feeling of a greater purpose that he brought to my time at OneWeb. His F6 Empower Humanity initiative was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will remember forever, not only because of the impressions we shared traveling long hours through the mountains to one of the most remote schools on Earth, or the sincere smiles and shining eyes of the curious and immensely happy kids we met there, or even the feeling that overwhelmed us as we left them; it was because of the passion and love that Chris radiated to everyone along the way throughout our mission. The positive energy that he shared equally with the kids and teachers in the village as well as with the high-ranking government officials we met, and the ease with which he performed every aspect of the project, is what makes Chris a great people and project manager. The way that he convinces people and unites them around a single goal is pure magic. Chris is a born rain-maker who can also smoothly resolve delicate situations. During his work at OneWeb, he successfully managed cross-functional teams comprised of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. He organized global campaigns, one of which was OneWeb’s First Six Launch Campaign, as I mentioned above – it was not only a huge success and a unique experience for us and the local communities involved, it became one of the key elements of OneWeb’s corporate identity. His marketing approach is so much intertwined with his humanitarian passion. Chris is not only a strong professional, but he has a great character and is a reliable teammate with a good sense of humor. I would love to work with him again.
Ivan Zaitsev
Lead Licensing and Regulatory Affairs at Amazon LEO
I am very grateful to Chris for the huge inspiration and feeling of a greater purpose that he brought to my time at OneWeb. His F6 Empower Humanity initiative was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will remember forever, not only because of the impressions we shared traveling long hours through the mountains to one of the most remote schools on Earth, or the sincere smiles and shining eyes of the curious and immensely happy kids we met there, or even the feeling that overwhelmed us as we left them; it was because of the passion and love that Chris radiated to everyone along the way throughout our mission. The positive energy that he shared equally with the kids and teachers in the village as well as with the high-ranking government officials we met, and the ease with which he performed every aspect of the project, is what makes Chris a great people and project manager. The way that he convinces people and unites them around a single goal is pure magic. Chris is a born rain-maker who can also smoothly resolve delicate situations. During his work at OneWeb, he successfully managed cross-functional teams comprised of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. He organized global campaigns, one of which was OneWeb’s First Six Launch Campaign, as I mentioned above – it was not only a huge success and a unique experience for us and the local communities involved, it became one of the key elements of OneWeb’s corporate identity. His marketing approach is so much intertwined with his humanitarian passion. Chris is not only a strong professional, but he has a great character and is a reliable teammate with a good sense of humor. I would love to work with him again.
Ivan Zaitsev
Lead Licensing and Regulatory Affairs at Amazon LEO
I am very grateful to Chris for the huge inspiration and feeling of a greater purpose that he brought to my time at OneWeb. His F6 Empower Humanity initiative was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will remember forever, not only because of the impressions we shared traveling long hours through the mountains to one of the most remote schools on Earth, or the sincere smiles and shining eyes of the curious and immensely happy kids we met there, or even the feeling that overwhelmed us as we left them; it was because of the passion and love that Chris radiated to everyone along the way throughout our mission. The positive energy that he shared equally with the kids and teachers in the village as well as with the high-ranking government officials we met, and the ease with which he performed every aspect of the project, is what makes Chris a great people and project manager. The way that he convinces people and unites them around a single goal is pure magic. Chris is a born rain-maker who can also smoothly resolve delicate situations. During his work at OneWeb, he successfully managed cross-functional teams comprised of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. He organized global campaigns, one of which was OneWeb’s First Six Launch Campaign, as I mentioned above – it was not only a huge success and a unique experience for us and the local communities involved, it became one of the key elements of OneWeb’s corporate identity. His marketing approach is so much intertwined with his humanitarian passion. Chris is not only a strong professional, but he has a great character and is a reliable teammate with a good sense of humor. I would love to work with him again.
Alexandros Voskidis
Global Head of Enterprise IT & InfoSec at E-Space / Eutelsat OneWeb
Having worked closely with Chris during my time leading IT, both at OneWeb and E-Space, I can say without hesitation that he is a rare and exceptional talent. In all my years in the industry, Chris is the only person I've come across who is able to truly capture the ethos and branding of any company he partners with. He doesn't just understand a brand on a surface level, he internalizes it and is able to translate a company's identity into work that feels authentic and unmistakably aligned with who they are. That ability to tell a company's story and seamlessly adapt and deliver across vastly different organizations, platforms, and products is something I've simply not seen in anyone else.
Alexandros Voskidis
Global Head of Enterprise IT & InfoSec at E-Space / Eutelsat OneWeb
Having worked closely with Chris during my time leading IT, both at OneWeb and E-Space, I can say without hesitation that he is a rare and exceptional talent. In all my years in the industry, Chris is the only person I've come across who is able to truly capture the ethos and branding of any company he partners with. He doesn't just understand a brand on a surface level, he internalizes it and is able to translate a company's identity into work that feels authentic and unmistakably aligned with who they are. That ability to tell a company's story and seamlessly adapt and deliver across vastly different organizations, platforms, and products is something I've simply not seen in anyone else.
Alexandros Voskidis
Global Head of Enterprise IT & InfoSec at E-Space / Eutelsat OneWeb
Having worked closely with Chris during my time leading IT, both at OneWeb and E-Space, I can say without hesitation that he is a rare and exceptional talent. In all my years in the industry, Chris is the only person I've come across who is able to truly capture the ethos and branding of any company he partners with. He doesn't just understand a brand on a surface level, he internalizes it and is able to translate a company's identity into work that feels authentic and unmistakably aligned with who they are. That ability to tell a company's story and seamlessly adapt and deliver across vastly different organizations, platforms, and products is something I've simply not seen in anyone else.