Steve Valentine

Steve Valentine has extensive work experience in creative roles, particularly as a Creative Director. Steve currently holds the position of Creative Director at HumanCo since 2022. Prior to this, Steve founded their own creative company called Steve Valentine Creative in 2020. Steve also served as the Creative Director at Grillo's Pickles from 2021 to 2022. Before that, Steve held the position of Sr. Designer / Creative Manager at RXBAR from 2017 to 2020 and at Eataly from 2013 to 2017. Steve began their career as a Jr. Art Direction Intern at The Food Group, where they worked with clients such as Kraft, Mondelez, Dannon, and Tabasco. Steve has also worked as a Freelance Designer at Distruptive Retail Thinking LLC and has held several freelance graphic designer roles for private clients. Furthermore, they have experience as a Bar Manager and Bartender at Viand Bar and Kitchen.

Steve Valentine attended Columbia College Chicago from 2009 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Advertising Art Direction. In 2007, they briefly attended the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, but did not earn a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Steve also holds additional certifications, including Certified Brand Specialist from LEVEL C (obtained in an unspecified year) and RX Leaps - Design Thinking from Experience Institute (obtained in 2019).