I'm Steve Karlson, a seasoned Brand Designer and Art Director with years of experience collaborating with restaurants, hospitality, and retail brands. I'm partner at a two-man creative studio where we focus on branding and design solutions tailored for your brand. Design with Purpose – this is our motto and what we were founded on. We operate similarly to a solo freelancer, but with more hands and capabilities. We have the design skills of an agency but with a more personal, relationship-based approach - and without the agency price tag! We'd love to connect and discuss how we can collaborate with you and help your brand grow! Below is a link to our website and instagram. Looking forward to hearing from you! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ instagram.com/fcs.studios

Steve Karlson

I'm Steve Karlson, a seasoned Brand Designer and Art Director with years of experience collaborating with restaurants, hospitality, and retail brands. I'm partner at a two-man creative studio where we focus on branding and design solutions tailored for your brand. Design with Purpose – this is our motto and what we were founded on. We operate similarly to a solo freelancer, but with more hands and capabilities. We have the design skills of an agency but with a more personal, relationship-based approach - and without the agency price tag! We'd love to connect and discuss how we can collaborate with you and help your brand grow! Below is a link to our website and instagram. Looking forward to hearing from you! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ instagram.com/fcs.studios

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I’m Steve Karlson, a seasoned Brand Designer and Art Director with years of experience collaborating with restaurants, hospitality, and retail brands. I’m partner at a two-man creative studio where we focus on branding and design solutions tailored for your brand. Design with Purpose – this is our motto and what we were founded on.

We operate similarly to a solo freelancer, but with more hands and capabilities. We have the design skills of an agency but with a more personal, relationship-based approach - and without the agency price tag!

We’d love to connect and discuss how we can collaborate with you and help your brand grow! Below is a link to our website and instagram. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
instagram.com/fcs.studios

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Work Experience

Partner at FCS Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Two-man creative studio specialized in branding for restaurants, hospitality & retail.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Steve Karlson Design Co.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Logos, Branding, Graphic Design and various related creative work.
Sr. Graphic Designer at Filson
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Brand and product graphic design for Filson apparel, products & goods.
Visual Designer II, Gift Cards at Amazon
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Owned design & branding for the Amazon Gift Cards business for Marketing, Digital & Product.
Graphic Designer at Primesport
December 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Marketing, event & advertising design for both print & digital.
Graphic Designer (Seasonal) at Fiesta Bowl
December 31, 2007 - July 29, 2025
Integral part of the design department responsible for 3 College Football Bowl Games and 40+ events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Collins College, School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services