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Hi, I'm Steve Fitzgerald, a passionate Creative Director and Brand Strategist with a knack for visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of leading creative teams, crafting compelling campaigns, and developing integrated marketing strategies that truly resonate with audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to transform ideas into impactful visual experiences that align perfectly with business goals. Besides my creative direction work, I’m also skilled in videography and photography, including aerial shots as a licensed FAA drone pilot. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to the table and help brands tell their stories in unique and engaging ways.…Hi, I'm Steve Fitzgerald, a passionate Creative Director and Brand Strategist with a knack for visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of leading creative teams, crafting compelling campaigns, and developing integrated marketing strategies that truly resonate with audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to transform ideas into impactful visual experiences that align perfectly with business goals. Besides my creative direction work, I’m also skilled in videography and photography, including aerial shots as a licensed FAA drone pilot. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to the table and help brands tell their stories in unique and engaging ways.

Steve Fitzgerald

Creative Director, Brand Strategist, Graphic Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Steve Fitzgerald, a passionate Creative Director and Brand Strategist with a knack for visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of leading creative teams, crafting compelling campaigns, and developing integrated marketing strategies that truly resonate with audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to transform ideas into impactful visual experiences that align perfectly with business goals. Besides my creative direction work, I’m also skilled in videography and photography, including aerial shots as a licensed FAA drone pilot. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to the table and help brands tell their stories in unique and engaging ways.…Hi, I'm Steve Fitzgerald, a passionate Creative Director and Brand Strategist with a knack for visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of leading creative teams, crafting compelling campaigns, and developing integrated marketing strategies that truly resonate with audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to transform ideas into impactful visual experiences that align perfectly with business goals. Besides my creative direction work, I’m also skilled in videography and photography, including aerial shots as a licensed FAA drone pilot. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to the table and help brands tell their stories in unique and engaging ways.

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Hi, I’m Steve Fitzgerald, a passionate Creative Director and Brand Strategist with a knack for visual storytelling. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of leading creative teams, crafting compelling campaigns, and developing integrated marketing strategies that truly resonate with audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to transform ideas into impactful visual experiences that align perfectly with business goals.

Besides my creative direction work, I’m also skilled in videography and photography, including aerial shots as a licensed FAA drone pilot. I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to the table and help brands tell their stories in unique and engaging ways.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Adobe Character Animator

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Finishing Chicago

March 1, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Led the creative vision and execution of marketing efforts for the Chicago Painters’ Union, its training center, and partner divisions. Collaborated with union leadership and trustees to ensure messaging aligned with strategic goals. Directed integrated TV, radio, print, digital, and social campaigns on a $300K+ budget, including media buys with ESPN, WBBM, and The Score, as well as placements with major sports teams, boosting search traffic by 47%. Managed internal and external design teams, freelancers, media vendors, and a media asset library. Coordinated promotional efforts with a network of 160+ contractors. Developed content strategy and produced creative assets including ads, commercials, presentations, and event collateral, overseeing tone and design. Established brand standards for unified messaging. Introduced QR-based tracking enhancing lead generation insights. Built and administered Zoho CRM for sales and organizing, adding 4,000+ qualified contacts in 18 months.

Senior Designer and Litigation Consultant at Magna Legal Services

February 1, 2017 - July 10, 2025

Developed high-stakes visual narratives alongside attorneys and expert witnesses, translating complex legal, technical, and financial material into clear visuals to support jury arguments. Designed infographics, animations, timelines, and technical illustrations for over 15 trials monthly. Managed litigation support budgets up to $300K ensuring timely delivery despite shifting court deadlines. Provided on-site creative support in courtrooms nationwide, refining visuals in real time to adjust to trial strategy. Oversaw internal and freelance design teams, managed workflows and vendor coordination. Led data visualization efforts using Tableau to clarify arguments and support testimony.

Creative Director / Owner at 8Sfitz Design

August 1, 1998 - Present

Shape brand identities, lead high-impact campaigns, and deliver integrated marketing strategies working directly with clients and stakeholders. Drive results across digital, print, video, and experiential platforms. Manage cross-functional teams, complex creative workflows, timelines, ad buys, and vendor negotiations. Capture comprehensive visual documentation through photography and videography, including post-production editing aligned with branding and goals. Licensed FAA Part 107 drone pilot for aerial photography and surveying.

Senior Designer at Boomm Marketing & Communications Inc.

November 1, 2006 - July 10, 2025

Created point-of-sale and B2B marketing collateral for food and beverage brands. Collaborated with copy, sales, and marketing teams to develop CPG campaigns aligning with retail launch timelines. Directed photo shoots and designed packaging, print, and digital assets.

Creative Director at Jack Bryant & Associates Inc.

August 1, 1998 - July 10, 2025

Defined visual direction and managed creative output for B2B marketing clients. Drove content strategy and directed photography, production, and print workflows. Concepted and designed catalogs, brochures, POS materials, and presentations for major retailers. Oversaw hiring, development, and performance reviews for the creative team.