About Me

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Steven Contreras

I have worked as a creative director, art director, and graphic designer in the Bay Area for over 17 years, both for individual clients and within an in-house creative team or marketing department. I have designed and produced a wide range of projects, but I am more than simply a list of design services; I’m a strategist. My expertise is looking at the big picture to identify the critical goals of a project before the work begins. Throughout this process, I apply active listening, diplomacy, a get-it-done work ethic, and well-honed organizational skills aimed at producing high quality work on time.

My strengths extend beyond design to include an in-depth understanding of project management and digital marketing. As an integral part of the marketing department in all of my full-time positions, I have worked closely with Chief Marketing Officers, VP’s and Directors of Marketing in undertaking initiatives where we conceptualized creative that advanced the company’s business, marketing, and branding objectives.

I am a dedicated, creative leader with a simple goal: to create results-driven, cost-effective, branded communications and marketing collateral. I believe the company’s or client’s needs and goals are primary—rather than my personal portfolio—and it is my job to translate those ideas into strong visual solutions.

"Design is thinking made visual."

 – Saul Bass (1920–1996)