Chris Pyrate

Chris Pyrate is a skilled fashion designer and creative professional with a broad range of experience in art direction, design, and marketing. Currently serving as a Fashion Designer for the Washington Wizards since March 2022, Chris has developed the 2022-23 NBA season Merch Collection. Parallelly, Chris contributes to the XQ Institute, focusing on collaborative art direction and design for its partnership with the DC Public School system. Previous work includes designing a capsule collection for X-LARGE® and creating the longest mural in Washington DC as a Muralist for Emerson Collective. As the Head of Creative Marketing for Pabst Brewing Company in the DC-MD-VA area, Chris managed marketing strategies and events to strengthen the brand's local reputation. Additional experience includes roles with major brands such as Adidas, Diesel, and Yeezy, engaging in creative marketing and installation art. Chris holds a degree from The Art Institute of Washington D.C. (2007-2011).