Chris Lange

Creative Leader | blooloop Top 50 Influencer | TEA International Board Member

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Chris is an award-winning Creative Executive and part of the themed entertainment industry for over 25 years. He has held a wide range of positions that have enabled him to fully comprehend all facets of location based themed entertainment. Chris has had extensive experience in all phases of attraction & theme park development; from blue-sky concepts through to opening. His skills have enabled him to work within a variety of financial and schedule constraints while opening attractions on time and on budget. Chris has led international design and installation teams around the world. He proudly serves the Themed Entertainment Association as member of the international board of directors.

Experience

  • Chief Creative Officer & Owner at CSB - Creative Studio Berlin GmbH
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

    working globally as Creative Executive and Consultant on various Local Based Entertainment and Resort Development projects. acting in the role of Creative Owners Rep for several international brands and clients.

  • Executive Creative Director at Europa-Park
    Jun 2015 - Jun 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    creatively responsible for all new attractions as well as refurbishing projects and future expansion plans of the existing theme park. also headed up the resort development on an investment that included Europe ́s largest themed water park, RD&E zone and more hotels. lead the consultant business branch for the Mack family on a wide range of external LBE projects.

  • Creative Producer & Owner at Creative Design & Services
    Jul 2007 - Jun 2016 · 9 yrs

    provided services as Creative Director & Producer for over 50 visitor experiences and attractions worldwide. working with a network of freelance teams from blue sky ideas to opening.

  • Senior Art Director at IRMS | International Resort Management Services
    Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

    art direction for multiple zones including Ice Age, Night at the Museum & entry experience. leading teams from master planning and concept development through schematic design.

  • Senior Art Director at Adlabs Imagica
    Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 · 10 mos

    creatively leaded two design teams from master planning to area development through show packages for a new 100-acre theme park, with 21 rides and attractions outside Mumbai.