Christopher L. Ortiz

About Christopher L. Ortiz

With nearly 20 years of experience as a project designer and project manager, working both on the client side and consultant side, in the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Texas. My project history consists of designing Starbucks new and renovated stores, Whataburger stores, Tenant Finish-outs, K-12 facilities, higher education facilities, athletic facilities, performing arts facilities and a winery. I have been responsible for bond planning, programming, site analysis, preliminary design, schematic design (including 3D modeling and animation), material board presentation, design development and detailed coordination of design during construction document and construction contract administration phases. I have also assisted the marketing department with creating RFQs and seeking potential new clients and consultants. I have been responsible for the design and upkeep of prototypical stores, interior finishes, picture packages, and signage; coordinating weekly with vendors and consultants on current and future materials, as well as the responsibility of managing the materials library. I maintain a working relationship with a variety of architectural and FF & E product representatives in order to keep the library up to date with the latest in design products to help facilitate my co-workers’ projects.My goal is to push and entice the boundaries of what one has asked and produce a facility that exceeds the clients expectations.I am knowledgeable with Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe CC Suite, Enscape Rendering Program, Midjourney AI, and Microsoft Office Suite.I am a Professional Member with IIDA

Experience

1. Associate Project Designer Interior Designer

   Vlk

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Master of Architecture

  2005 — 2007

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Environmental Design

  2002 — 2005