Creative Director & Brand Strategist
Design with Purpose, Storytelling with Strategy.
I help brands, products, and teams turn strategy into clear, scalable experiences that connect with people and move business forward.
20+
Years in
Practice
20+
Designers Led & Mentored
Enterprise
Experience Across
Industries
Over the years, I’ve partnered with brands, teams, and organizations that needed more than visuals. They needed clarity, direction, and design systems built to scale.
Areas of Focus
Creative Leadership
Building strong teams, developing talent, and guiding ideas from strategy through execution.
Brand & Storytelling
Building brands around clear ideas and stories that connect with people.
Product & UX Strategy
Turning business goals and user needs into intuitive digital experiences.
Design System & Scale
Creating scalable systems that bring consistency across brands, teams, and channels.
What Colleagues Say
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Luiza Allgayer
Design Director, TELUS Digital
Over six months, I partnered with Steve as a co-director on a complex design project for a client. He led the team with empathy and clarity during periods of change, fostering strong collaboration and alignment. His storytelling skills and confident client presentations were key to engaging stakeholders and moving the work forward.
Erica Wasserman
Senior Copywriter
I was lucky enough to work for Steve for more than five years. During that time, Steve's leadership helped our department deliver outstanding results for the company--he has exceptional communication skills, project management experience, and an impressive ability to bring out the best in his team. It was a pleasure working in such an upbeat and productive environment.
Chris Narine
Digital Experience Lead
During my time as a Senior Designer at Weichert, working alongside Steve, I gained valuable new skills and deepened my expertise as a creative professional through his mentorship. Now, as a manager, I often reflect on the advice he gave me and apply it to guide my own team.
Raghav Karkera
UX Designer at Amazon (AWS)
I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at Weichert, where he was an outstanding Creative Director. His mentorship was key in my early career, teaching me how to present designs to leadership and clarify requirements. Stephen’s feedback and attention to detail consistently elevated our projects, making him an invaluable collaborator.
Kanika Chadha
Analytics, Product & Client Strategy
Steve consistently demonstrated both creative and technical expertise, but what set him apart was his commitment to ‘design by data.’ He always sought to understand how his designs were performing, adjusting based on data rather than relying solely on aesthetics. Even in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, Steve remained focused on delivering high-quality results while fostering a supportive culture for the team.
What Colleagues Say
Luiza Allgayer
Design Director, TELUS Digital
Over six months, I partnered with Steve as a co-director on a complex design project for a client. He led the team with empathy and clarity during periods of change, fostering strong collaboration and alignment. His storytelling skills and confident client presentations were key to engaging stakeholders and moving the work forward.
Erica Wasserman
Senior Copywriter
I was lucky enough to work for Steve for more than five years. During that time, Steve's leadership helped our department deliver outstanding results for the company--he has exceptional communication skills, project management experience, and an impressive ability to bring out the best in his team. It was a pleasure working in such an upbeat and productive environment.
Chris Narine
Digital Experience Lead
During my time as a Senior Designer at Weichert, working alongside Steve, I gained valuable new skills and deepened my expertise as a creative professional through his mentorship. Now, as a manager, I often reflect on the advice he gave me and apply it to guide my own team.
Raghav Karkera
UX Designer at Amazon (AWS)
I had the pleasure of working with Stephen at Weichert, where he was an outstanding Creative Director. His mentorship was key in my early career, teaching me how to present designs to leadership and clarify requirements. Stephen’s feedback and attention to detail consistently elevated our projects, making him an invaluable collaborator.
Kanika Chadha
Analytics, Product & Client Strategy
Steve consistently demonstrated both creative and technical expertise, but what set him apart was his commitment to ‘design by data.’ He always sought to understand how his designs were performing, adjusting based on data rather than relying solely on aesthetics. Even in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, Steve remained focused on delivering high-quality results while fostering a supportive culture for the team.