Steve Hough Email & Phone Number

United States

Pleasanton, California, United States

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Pleasanton, Ca

Conceptualize and produce on brand visuals including logos, illustrations, business forms, plan-o-grams, and other marketing materials to promote the sale of manufactured and resale products, both in print and electronic media. Work with the Vice President of Marketing to develop new sales programs, point of purchase materials, and trade show visuals. Identify new marketing trends and opportunities. Help maintain the company’s web store and social media presence.• Design and maintained L&L’s online store of over 10,000 products, accounting for over $15,000,000.00 in sales in 2021.• Designed the graphics and user interface for L&L’s retailer show mobile app which provides users with essential event information.

Developed creative strategies to promote brand awareness and build corporate identity. Responsible for all marketing and promotional activities. Created logos, packaging, and marketing materials for over a dozen unique product lines. Mentored a small team of Junior Designers.• Implemented a dynamic marketing plan that heightened the company profile and increased sales by 10% in the first year.• Designed a multi-media marketing campaign that doubled attendance of the company’s annual sales event.

Directed the graphic design team of a multi-million dollar creative enterprise that encompassed over a dozen original game lines. Developed evocative logos and packaging reflecting the unique flavor of each game line. Designed promotional mailers, posters, and collateral marketing materials. Responsible for all marketing and promotional activities. Mentored a small team of Junior Designers.• Received the Origins Award for best graphic presentation of a card game.• Managed the art direction and graphic design of several high-profile licensed game lines including Stargate (MGM) and Farscape (Jim Henson Co.).• Improved team productivity by over 25% by developing layout templates used for book and game projects.