About

Chuck Kerr is Senior Creative Director at People Inc., leading a multidisciplinary team focused on creating design and visuals for the PEOPLE App across branding, marketing, mobile games, and content. He and his team partner cross-functionally with product, marketing, editorial, and executive stakeholders to align creative with audience growth, engagement, and business goals.

As Entertainment Weekly's Creative Director (2022-2026), he oversaw visuals and design strategy for the brand on all platforms (digital, print, social, live events, and more), and often collaborated with top brands in entertainment and tech, including Apple, Netflix, Google, Amazon Prime Video, Disney, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., and HBO. Prior to joining EW, he held Art Director roles at Variety, SagaCity Media, and the San Antonio Current.

In 20 years of creative direction and design, Chuck has gained recognition and accolades from Society of Publication Designers, Society of News Design, American Society of Magazine Editors, Adweek, Communication Arts, Folio:, Los Angeles Press Club, City and Regional Magazine Association, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, and Coverjunkie. He is a former President and Board Member of the Society of Publication Designers.

When not designing, he can be found behind his drum kit, at the Alamo Drafthouse, or searching for authentic Tex-Mex in LA. 

Senior Creative Director, People Inc. (current position)
Creative Director, Entertainment Weekly (2022-2026)
Design Director, Entertainment Weekly (2021-2022)
Deputy Design Director, Entertainment Weekly (2018-2021)
Art Director, Variety (2014-2018)
Art Director, Sagacity Media (2013-2014)
Art Director, San Antonio Current (2006-2012)