Hi, I’m Steven. With over a decade in the field and a dedicated academic background, I see design as more than aesthetics, it’s about crafting purposeful solutions that resonate. From designing cohesive brand identities to refining user journeys and building immersive spaces that engage, my approach focuses on understanding each project’s unique needs. Balancing creativity with precision, I aim to add value where it matters, crafting solutions that merge visual appeal with functionality.…

Steven Wenzler

Hi, I’m Steven. With over a decade in the field and a dedicated academic background, I see design as more than aesthetics, it’s about crafting purposeful solutions that resonate. From designing cohesive brand identities to refining user journeys and building immersive spaces that engage, my approach focuses on understanding each project’s unique needs. Balancing creativity with precision, I aim to add value where it matters, crafting solutions that merge visual appeal with functionality.…

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Hi, I’m Steven. With over a decade in the field and a dedicated academic background, I see design as more than aesthetics, it’s about crafting purposeful solutions that resonate.

From designing cohesive brand identities to refining user journeys and building immersive spaces that engage, my approach focuses on understanding each project’s unique needs. Balancing creativity with precision, I aim to add value where it matters, crafting solutions that merge visual appeal with functionality.

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German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Opozit Studio
March 1, 2024 - Present
Specialized in brand development, visual design, design for performance Marketing
Head of Design at BrandLift GmbH
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Developed corporate designs and brand systems, supervision of mid-level designers, and ensured visual consistency across marketing and product channels with custom assets for online campaigns.
In-House Creative at Homeday GmbH
August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Optimized visual assets for brand and performance marketing across TV, online, and print. Ensured design quality and consistency, collaborating with UX/UI designers, researchers, and developers. Led creative direction for Hertha BSC sponsorship projects.
Art Director at Idee Corporate
January 1, 2016 - August 1, 2020
Shaped and directed design projects across digital, physical, and spatial projects from briefing through launch. Developed corporate designs across print, web, and exhibitions, while co-planning and executing interior designs for residential spaces, including floor plans and electrical layouts.
Freelance Product Designer at ibis Styles
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Developed original concept, technical drawings, materials, and design usability through iterative prototyping and presentations to the ibis Styles committee. Led a prototyping team to collaboratively realize the final prototype.
Marketing Intern at RTL interactive GmbH
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Conceived and integrated a cloud-based customer support platform, processed user requests, and conducted systematic quality evaluations, including format-specific assessments and competitor analysis.

Education

Master Integrated Design (M.A.) at Köln International School of Design
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Master Industrial Design (Erasmus M.A.) at École nationale supérieure de création industrielle
February 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor Intermedia (B.A.) at University of Cologne
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Bachelor Information Technology (B.Sc.) at University of Applied Sciences | Offenburg
March 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015

Qualifications

1st price "Design-moi un objet" 2019 ibis Styles
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Awarded first place in the Design Moi un Objet competition, Cabanadodo was showcased at Paris Design Week and later featured in ELLE Décoration, praised for its innovative approach to family-oriented design, combining practical elegance with adaptability for both travel and home use.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods

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