Carl Bender

Carl Bender is a Group Art Director at Esri, where they lead the interactive brand team and define visual strategies for digital experiences. With over 20 years of design experience, their work has been recognized by prominent design publications and awards, including AIGA and Communication Arts. Prior to Esri, Carl held roles such as Creative Director at Okay and Art Director at I Shot Him, collaborating with major clients like Apple and MTV. Carl co-founded Bender's Whiskey Co., a successful San Francisco whiskey brand, and holds an MFA in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University.