Stephen Petronis

Creative Director / Art Director / Graphic Designer / Motion Designer

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Summary:

With over 17 years of experience in advertising, Stephen Petronis is a seasoned Creative Director with a passion for art direction, motion design, animation, graphic design, illustration, and branding. He has a proven track record of developing and managing successful campaigns for top-tier clients across various industries. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys drawing, sculpting, animating, painting, crafting, cooking, traveling, playing video games, going for long walks, and most importantly, spending quality time with loved ones.

Education:

  • BA Advertising Creative Concept / Design

    • Fashion Institute of Technology, 2004 - 2006

  • AA Graphic Design

    • Fashion Institute of Technology, 2003 - 2004

  • AA Liberal Arts

    • SUNY Adirondack, 2001 - 2003

Skills:

  • Creative Direction

  • Art Direction

  • Motion Design

  • Animation

  • Graphic Design

  • Illustration

  • Branding

  • Copywriting

  • Client Management & Presentation

  • Mentoring & Team Building

  • Project Management

  • Storyboarding

  • Film Directing & Editing

  • Photography Shoot Management

  • Digital/Content Development

  • Print & OOH

  • Experiential Development & Production

  • National & Global Campaigns

  • Cross-Agency Collaboration

  • Web3 and VR

  • Basic HTML & CSS

  • Film Editing

  • Storytelling

  • Strategy

  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more

Professional Experience:

The Stucker Brothers | NYC

Co-Owner | 2018 - Present

  • Co-founded a creative studio specializing in advertising content, branding, strategy, production, and IP.

  • Managed and collaborated with freelance designers, animators, directors, composers, and writers/art directors.

  • Directed branding and strategy consulting for in-house creative departments.

  • Led client communications and negotiated statements of work (SOWs).

Freelance | Remote & On-Site

Creative Director / Art Director | 2018 - Present

  • Developed and managed creative processes for various clients, including Pepsi, River, Passbase, Western Mutual, MS Real Estate, Merrell, and Vera Culture.

  • Pitched and won business for clients such as WhatsApp, Visa, Lyft, Airbnb, Twitter, Samsung, and Exodus (Crypto).

  • Collaborated with agencies like 72andSunny, Chiat, Colle McVoy, Iris, Giant Spoon, VMLY&R, Decoded, Swift, S&K, R/GA, Bloomberg, Wunderman, and McGarry Bowen.

Translation | NYC

Creative Director | 2016 - 2018

  • Co-Creative Lead for the award-winning State Farm Basketball business, the agency's largest account.

  • Developed brand content, music, live events, and pro bono initiatives.

  • Implemented processes for seamless collaboration between account, strategy, and creative teams.

  • Created a space for young creatives to thrive.

The Barbarian Group | NYC

Associate Creative Director | 2012 - 2016

  • Led and developed integrated campaigns, experiential projects, and social/digital content for PepsiCo brands like Tropicana, Brisk, and Pepsi.

Publicis | NYC

Senior Art Director | 2011 - 2012

  • Developed digital and integrated campaigns for Hyatt, Pepto Bismol, and other P&G brands.

Havas | NYC

Art Director | 2007 - 2011

  • Helped develop the "Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign for Dos Equis and built digital capabilities for clients like Charles Schwab.

Havas | NYC

Designer/Animator/Intern | 2006 - 2007

  • Conceptualized and developed digital campaigns for Kraft brands, focusing on banner work and digital innovation.

Achievements:

  • Successfully pitched and won business for major brands.

  • Directed national and global campaigns with measurable success.

  • Part of award-winning teams.

  • Established a reputation for creative excellence and strategic thinking.

Interests:

In his free time, Stephen enjoys engaging in various creative activities such as drawing, sculpting, animating, painting, and crafting. He also loves cooking, eating, traveling, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.

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