I am Stuart Horton-Stephens, a passionate and experienced graphic designer running my own company, Geeza, with the support of numerous contract designers and developers. Over the years, I have enjoyed working closely with teams to brainstorm digital ideas, produce effective solutions, and reinvent brands with creative digital strategies. My experience spans running a digital department, managing teams, liaising with clients, and delivering a wide range of projects from FMCG creative to corporate branding and advertising campaigns. I take pride in combining outstanding conceptual strategic thinking with a friendly and approachable style in all my work.…

Stuart Horton-Stephens

I am Stuart Horton-Stephens, a passionate and experienced graphic designer running my own company, Geeza, with the support of numerous contract designers and developers. Over the years, I have enjoyed working closely with teams to brainstorm digital ideas, produce effective solutions, and reinvent brands with creative digital strategies. My experience spans running a digital department, managing teams, liaising with clients, and delivering a wide range of projects from FMCG creative to corporate branding and advertising campaigns. I take pride in combining outstanding conceptual strategic thinking with a friendly and approachable style in all my work.…

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I am Stuart Horton-Stephens, a passionate and experienced graphic designer running my own company, Geeza, with the support of numerous contract designers and developers. Over the years, I have enjoyed working closely with teams to brainstorm digital ideas, produce effective solutions, and reinvent brands with creative digital strategies.

My experience spans running a digital department, managing teams, liaising with clients, and delivering a wide range of projects from FMCG creative to corporate branding and advertising campaigns. I take pride in combining outstanding conceptual strategic thinking with a friendly and approachable style in all my work.

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Digital Director at Geeza
January 1, 2010 - Present
Currently running my own business, managing numerous contract designers and developers to deliver digital projects. Leading the overall direction and operations of the company to service clients like CBA, NRMA, I-MED, JLL, NSW Reconciliation Council, ASX, Westpac, and LJ Hooker.
Digital Director at Wiliam
December 31, 2013 - July 16, 2025
Collaborated with design and UX teams to brainstorm and create digital ideas. Produced effective digital solutions to meet client needs for brands such as Dan Murphies, Qantas, American Express, and NBN. Managed a team composed of senior and junior designers and developers.
Digital Director at Morton Branding
December 31, 2010 - July 16, 2025
Started and managed the Digital Department within Morton Branding, building teams of developers, flash animators, and copywriters. Re-invented Morton’s brand, including stationary, signage, website, blog, webcam, CMS, and email newsletters. Managed creative direction across digital and offline channels for clients like Sanitarium and Epson.
Senior Art Director/ Creative Head - Print and Digital at Carlson Marketing
December 31, 2008 - July 16, 2025
Established the creative department in Sydney, hiring designers and managers, and setting up service providers and workflows. Oversaw design and implementation of major online sites and campaigns, including for Qantas Frequent Flyer Store and Commonwealth Bank incentive programs.
Senior Digital Art Director at Grey Advertising (G2)
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Directed corporate branding and online strategies, creating full campaign concepts including online and marketing collateral for clients such as British American Tobacco, Universal Pictures, and RTA.
Creative Director - Print and Digital; Contract Creative Director to Relate (Digital) at Geeza Design
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Ran own studio and business, handling all aspects from client meetings to design, production, and management of developers and printers for clients like Peugeot, Australia Council, Saatchi & Saatchi, Crown Casino, and others.
Senior Designer - Print at Arcadia Group PLC (London)
December 31, 2001 - July 16, 2025
Developed marketing and advertising materials, instore graphic elements, promotional materials, environmental graphics, catalogues, and P.O.S. material for Topman with international distribution.
Middleweight Designer - Print and Digital at Design Hive
December 31, 2000 - July 16, 2025
Created full concepts and design work taken through to print, managed client liaison, and maintained a busy studio with clients including Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne Park, BHP, Henley Properties, and Snowgum.
Graphic Designer / Business Owner at Geeza
January 1, 2010 - Present
Running my own graphic design business with the support of numerous contract designers and developers. Clients include CBA, NRMA, I-MED, JLL, NSW Reconciliation Council, ASX, Westpac, and LJ Hooker. Responsible for managing projects and delivering creative design solutions tailored to client needs.
Graphic Designer at Wiliam
December 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Collaborated extensively with design and UX teams to brainstorm digital ideas and produce effective solutions that met client needs. Worked with senior and junior designers and developers on projects for clients such as Dan Murphies, Qantas, American Express, and NBN.
Graphic Designer - Digital Department Lead at Morton Branding
January 1, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Established the Digital Department by presenting digital capabilities, generating clients, and assembling a team of online developers, flash animators, and copywriters. Managed junior designers and liaised with clients. Reinvented brand identity, designed stationery and signage, developed website with CMS and blog, and created promotional campaigns for major clients including Sanitarium, Epson, and Unilever.
Senior Digital Art Director at Grey Advertising (G2)
December 31, 2008 - August 20, 2025
Art directed corporate branding using online strategies and print marketing. Created complete campaign concepts including online and marketing collateral for clients such as British American Tobacco, Electrolux, Universal Pictures, and Australia Post.

Education

Graphic Design Degree at Swinburne University
November 15, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Bachelor of Design at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Bachelor of Design Graphic Design at Swinburne University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

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Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Government, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction

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