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I’m Stephen Rechnitzer, a Design Director focused on translating brand strategy into immersive environments. I lead teams across architecture, marketing, fabrication, and operations to deliver cohesive spatial experiences that connect people to place and culture. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and design, turning ideas into on-brand environments—from branded environments and experiential graphics to retail and museum exhibits. My passion is guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation, collaborating with architects, fabricators, and clients to achieve compelling brand experiences.…I’m Stephen Rechnitzer, a Design Director focused on translating brand strategy into immersive environments. I lead teams across architecture, marketing, fabrication, and operations to deliver cohesive spatial experiences that connect people to place and culture. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and design, turning ideas into on-brand environments—from branded environments and experiential graphics to retail and museum exhibits. My passion is guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation, collaborating with architects, fabricators, and clients to achieve compelling brand experiences.

Stephen Rechnitzer

Creative Director, Art Director, Brand Designer, +5

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I’m Stephen Rechnitzer, a Design Director focused on translating brand strategy into immersive environments. I lead teams across architecture, marketing, fabrication, and operations to deliver cohesive spatial experiences that connect people to place and culture. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and design, turning ideas into on-brand environments—from branded environments and experiential graphics to retail and museum exhibits. My passion is guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation, collaborating with architects, fabricators, and clients to achieve compelling brand experiences.…I’m Stephen Rechnitzer, a Design Director focused on translating brand strategy into immersive environments. I lead teams across architecture, marketing, fabrication, and operations to deliver cohesive spatial experiences that connect people to place and culture. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and design, turning ideas into on-brand environments—from branded environments and experiential graphics to retail and museum exhibits. My passion is guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation, collaborating with architects, fabricators, and clients to achieve compelling brand experiences.

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I’m Stephen Rechnitzer, a Design Director focused on translating brand strategy into immersive environments. I lead teams across architecture, marketing, fabrication, and operations to deliver cohesive spatial experiences that connect people to place and culture.

I thrive at the intersection of storytelling and design, turning ideas into on-brand environments—from branded environments and experiential graphics to retail and museum exhibits. My passion is guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation, collaborating with architects, fabricators, and clients to achieve compelling brand experiences.

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Work Experience

Creative Director/Design Director at Forty Nine Degrees

February 1, 2020 - Present

Lead design teams specializing in branded environments and environmental graphics for athletic, corporate, education, and entertainment clients. Guide projects from concept through fabrication and installation. Collaborate with architects, fabricators, and stakeholders to deliver on-brand and high-impact brand experiences.

Senior Designer at Roto

July 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019

Design experiences for museums and science centers from concept design through detail design. Develop intuitive, user friendly exhibits. Coordinate with electrical and mechanical engineers, exhibit developers, fabricators, and architects to ensure visitor experience.

Sign Design Consultant at DaNite Sign Company

January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Manage projects through initial consultation and design. Responsible for client projects through the design and purchase of custom signage, developing identity, emphasizing their brand, and developing sign solutions to within budget and zoning limitations.

Design Lead at PINE | Strategy & Design

May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024

Lead design of innovative and strategic solutions for retail and CPG executions ranging from shelf level executions, retail fixtures, aisle innovations, total store environment, and customer experience strategy.

Associate Creative Director at WD Partners

August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017

Design and implement several brand-based solutions in the retail, restaurant, grocery and c-store industries, with a focus on retail displays and CPG. Direct designers of various roles to design brand right solutions from the inception of a project through to its completion. Direct contact and presentation to clients.