steven Thomas
Marketing Art Director
Dana Point | United States
Skills
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Interests
Photography
Design
Film
Art
Being a rad dad
In my own words
— stevenI work as the Marketing Art Director at UAG currently managing their in-house creative team in Orange County California.
My portfolio showcases my projects with a focus on lifestyle and product marketing campaigns. The full breadth of my creative tool kit ranges from Graphic Design, Photography, and Video. I am very grateful that I have had the opportunity to learn and utilize multiple creative disciplines in my career. As a result, my passions lie in leading a team and helping others obtain their creative goals. The emphasis of my work ranges from concept to completion.
www.sthomasdesigns.com
Trajectory
Sep 2020 — Now
Marketing Art Director · UAG
• Responsible for the overall visual aspects of all creative deliverables for UAG.
• Manage the multi-disciplinary in-house creative team, which comprises of 3D Visual Creatives, Photographers, Videographers, Graphic Designers, and Animators.
• Concept, develop and pitch strategic campaigns to the in-house marketing team.
• Scout locations for photo and video shoots and provide detailed briefs for the marketing team.
• Brief in and clarify Key Art to Design team.
• Oversee the execution of all content created in-house for UAG.
• Provide direction, and approval of all creative deliverables, assigned to the in-house team.
• Personal and professional in-house team development (employees and freelancers), including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and supervising.
Sep 2017 — Sep 2020
Sr. Graphic Designer · UAG
• Conceptualize campaigns and create Key Art for the Design team.
• Brief in and clarify Key Art to Design team.
• Coordinate and provide assets needed for various campaigns.
• Execute art requests such as Web Ads, Social media creative, Render animations, video, and Microsites.
• Assist in front-end project management of all digital-based advertisements and web launches.
• Scout locations for assigned photo shoots and provide detailed briefs for the Marketing Team.
• Provide Lifestyle and Studio Photography.
Feb 2016 — Aug 2017
Graphic Designer · St. John Knits
• Graphic design of print and online collateral, which includes direct mail, invites, web, and e-blasts.
• Work with print vendors in gathering quotes and coordinating print production.
• Attend press checks to assure highest quality of printed pieces as needed.
• Assists in supporting other designers on the team with production and quality control.
• Pick up photography as needed.
Jan 2013 — Jan 2016
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER · HLTN CO.
• Conceptualized, and developed Key Art for all creative.
• Provided designs of all print and web marketing deliverables.
• Photography (Lifestyle and product for print and web).
Jan 2012 — Feb 2016
Graphic Designer · O'NEILL
• Conceptualize and Create marketing collateral for sales under the direction of the marketing art
director.
• Execute art requests such as bi-annual in-store collateral transitions and POP.
• Create artwork for regional events and promotional efforts.
• Layout of O’Neill Men’s, Boy’s and Jack O’Neill catalogs (8 catalogs annually).
• Work directly with print vendors on catalogs, POP and other printed collateral.
• Large format printing (Epson 11880).
• Life Style and studio photography when needed.
Jan 2009 — Apr 2012
RETAIL MANAGER · NOLL SURFBOARDS
• Manage retail store.
• Instore layout and installation.
• Coordinate and promote gallery events.
• Photography (vibe and product for e-commerce).
• E-blast and flyers for marketing and retail event.
Mar 2006 — Dec 2008
Assistant Photographer · PATRICK TREFZ PHOTOGRAPHY
• Created and organized file system for negatives and slides.
• Scanned negatives and slides.
• Color correction photo touch-up.
• Put together editorial submissions for magazines nationally and internationally.
