Alex Pista

Alex Pista is an accomplished Art Director and Senior Visual Designer with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving at SmartAlex Design since January 2017 while also freelancing for Mahalo Digital, Legion, and Information Arts. In addition to design roles, Alex is a Substitute Teacher K–8 at Cambrian School District, demonstrating adaptability in educational settings. Previous positions include Integrated Art Director for Protiviti, where strategic art direction and collaboration on marketing deliverables were key responsibilities; Graphic Designer at Carbon Black, Inc., focusing on brand identity; and Senior Art Director at Cisco, contributing to award-winning industrial design and branding initiatives. Alex holds a BS in Graphic Design from San Jose State University and furthered education at the School of Visual Arts.