Steve Graziano

Steve Graziano has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Steve started their career at CMF&Z, A Young & Rubicam Affiliate, where they served as an Assistant Art Director from 1996 to 1997. Steve then moved on to Kragie/Newell, Inc., where they worked as an Art Director in 1997-1998. Following that, they joined Younkers, A Division of Saks Inc., as a Graphic Designer from 1998 to 2000. In 2000, they joined Pivot Design, where they had a successful career progression. Steve started as a Senior Designer & Project Manager and held that role for 14 years, until 2014. Steve then transitioned to the role of Creative Team Lead until 2018 when they became a Design Director. From 2018 to 2021, Steve served as a Design Director and was later promoted to Senior Design Director until early 2022. In their most recent role as Senior Creative Director, Design at Pivot Design, Steve provided creative direction, led teams in developing strategic communication solutions for various clients, presented creative concepts directly to clients, mentored junior and senior designers, and managed up to 4 direct reports at a time. Steve also actively contributed to the agency's culture and implemented quality standards. Some of the notable clients they worked with include Abbott, Amgen, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, and Time Warner Cable. In 2022, Steve received internal recognition at Pivot Design for their curiosity.

Steve Graziano attended Dowling Catholic High School, but the dates are unknown. Steve then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design at Drake University from 1992 to 1996.