Steven Marsh Email & Phone Number

San Jose, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

-Founded and operated a boutique art agency specializing in end-to-end game conception and design across diverse platforms (social/mobile, web3, and AAA gaming) -Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership as the sole driving force behind Visual Smoke’s emergence in the gaming industry. -Cultivated strong client relationships on projects with industry titans like Disney, Nickelodeon, Fox, Warner Bros, Microsoft, AT&T, Gala Games, and more, resulting in repeat business and referrals, demonstrating reliability and solidifying the agency's reputation as a trusted partner. -Successfully managed different teams of producers, directors, studio leadership, artists, and designers from ideation to final implementation on multiple gaming projects; demonstrates visionary leadership while ensuring seamless coordination and execution, delivering high-quality game projects. -Fostered a creative and collaborative environment within the agency, promoting open communication and idea-sharing, fueling creativity and nurturing new and imaginative concept exploration among team members. -Created in-depth art style guides, guiding teams in crafting captivating UX/UI, characters, environments, and assets that define the visual landscapes of games, ensuring a cohesive and engaging visual experience.

San Francisco Bay Area

-​​Skillfully strategized and executed global gaming conference plans, constructing comprehensive roadmaps for business sales and development by collaborating across teams, aligning strategies with company goals and market trends, resulting in heightened visibility and potential partnerships at conferences. -Integrated successful monetization opportunities into retro arcade titles by conducting thorough market research to identify and align with emerging industry trends to improve enhancing revenue streams. -Forged strong connections and relationships within the online gaming community to facilitate data-driven decision-making based on current trends. -Revamped online portfolios, collaborating with marketing and design teams for a visually appealing and informative mobile development sector presence.

-Supported global recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience from candidate to hire; assisted in interview scheduling, preparing offer letters, and managing documentation with meticulous attention for accuracy, ensuring a positive onboarding experience. -Coordinated talent development programs and organized workshops, training sessions, and performance evaluations, designed to foster employee growth, enhance performance and emphasize the importance of continuous learning and improvement. -Worked with cross-functional teams on a unified employee engagement approach, supporting initiatives that fostered a positive work environment and team belonging which contributed to a positive work culture and improved team cohesion. -Collaborated with HR, hiring managers, and department heads to align talent strategies with organizational goals, ensuring a cohesive and strategic approach to talent management, achieving alignment between talent strategies and organizational objectives. -Conducted research and analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for talent optimization and retention using BetterWorks systems, contributing valuable insights to inform talent strategies.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Revamped and streamlined project development processes by analyzing existing workflows, identifying roadblocks, and implementing effective changes; optimized collaboration tools and project management methodologies to boost efficiency, shorten development cycles, and employ a focused approach for achieving project goals. -Established company-wide art standards, creating style guidelines for a cohesive visual identity across Zynga IPs; ensured adherence through collaboration and vendor testing, resulting in a unified, high-quality artistic direction. -Managed co-development pipelines with clear milestones, task assignments, and regular team check-ins; adapted to challenges, shortening project timelines and improving overall efficiency in a dynamic game development environment. -Outlined production roadmaps using project management tools, considering team strengths and potential bottlenecks, minimizing delays and maximizing productivity through regular assessments and adjustments for evolving project requirements.-Strengthened communication addressing internal art needs by actively incorporating Creative Directors' feedback; organizing meetings and workshops to align creative vision with the art process, fostering collaboration for cohesive art direction across projects.-Coordinated and optimized internal audio design resources to align with global publishing initiatives, by working cross-functionally with the audio design and marketing teams, aligning the audio design process with marketing strategies to ensure synergies for enhanced promotional materials and game trailers.

-Managed 12 school sites as Director, overseeing teachers and staff; Conducted extensive development programs covering leadership, teaching strategies, health and safety, team building, professionalism, legal practices, and activity programming for 150+ YMCA employees. -Created the planning and operation of educational initiatives and engaging curriculums, while partnering with staff and parents to implement diverse and effective educational programs, ensuring alignment with educational standards. -Developed overall educational programs for students in math, language arts, physical education, and social interaction; facilitating growth of YMCA programs across multiple schools, fostering positive educational experiences.-Led community-driven fundraising efforts while raising critical funds and securing essential resources and community support for YMCA youth programs, resulting in strong program quality, ensuring positive impact on the development and well-being of over 6,000 local children.