Steve’s creative vision, leadership and unique industry expertise enables him to speak to all channels of visual communication and brand identity; from strategic presentation design to photo/video direction/producing for cross-channel marketing. How to work within a budget, while staying on task and meeting production schedule deadlines. All in a passionate spirit of collaboration—bridging the gap between business and design teams with clear communication. Elevating brands based on market trends and knowing how to maintain what is iconic and proprietary.
Clients include
Amazon \ Run Studios \ Sid Lee \ Filmateria \ Microsoft \ XBOX \ Nordstrom \ Greystar \ Luly Yang \ Mario's \ Homestreet Bank \ Tommy Bahama \ Victoria's Secret \ United Way of King County \ Starbucks \ Pendleton Woolen Mills \ Kohl's \ Eddie Bauer \ Gene Juarez Salon & Spa \ Seattle's Best Coffee \ Stanley Thermos \ Restoration Hardware \ Dilettante Chocolates \ Fran's Chocolates \ Costco Wholesale \ SMG Model Management
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“Steve is one of those rare creative directors who can both efficiently manage a project and envision its execution with calm enthusiasm. Working with him on a catalog for Mario's was a pleasure. The theme he chose was truly unique, which made me feel that we were developing something special--and we did. Steve works collaboratively, taking advice without taking things personally. He always strives for the best product without a personal agenda. He is an able communicator and leader. He knows how to get the best work out of people by offering clear feedback and direction; in other words, he knows how to build and manage a team. Clearly he understands the fashion industry, but his talents, as his portfolio shows, are not limited to retail, nor should they be.”
— Britt Burritt, Editor & Content Strategist
“I've had the opportunity to work with Steve on various projects over the last couple years. Steve is an experienced and talented Creative Director who has great ideas and is able to translate them in a way a photographer understands. Steve is very generous and constantly looking out for his crew. Always a pleasure to work with!”
— Ryan McVay, Fashion Photographer
“Steve was the art director for multiple projects that I've worked on. He is extremely talented and knows how to lead a creative project. His attention to detail is perfectly balanced with his ability to conceptualize large ideas. When talking with Steve, he's very clear and concise about the direction he gives the team and does a great job at collaborating with everyone on his creative ideas. I'm looking forward to any opportunity to work with Steve!”
— Tyler Dow, Freelance Web Developer
“Steve has created and executed his vision for my company on 3 occasions. Each time the overall look was considered ground breaking to the point that other brands copied it. He has a real knack for seeing what the consumer wants before any of us know it and getting his ideas translated to paper on time and on budget. While I consider Steve a true professional, he is also a wonderful man to know and spend time working with.”
— Mitchell Brown, President - formerly of Doris International