Steve Horner

Stephen Horner's work experience includes roles at various companies in the design and creative technology sectors. Stephen is currently the Chief Product Officer at RUSH, where they are responsible for overseeing product development. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Design Officer and Design Director at RUSH. Stephen also served as a Board Observer at OnBoard NZ, a program that provides governance exposure to young professionals through hands-on experience on startup boards. At +rehabstudio, they held multiple roles, including Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, and Senior Art Director, where they led design teams and contributed to digital marketing and product development. Stephen also worked as a Digital Art Director and Senior Digital Designer at Delete, where they managed teams and ensured the delivery of high-quality creative output. Stephen served as an Interactive Art Director at COSALUX GmbH, where they worked on projects such as the Social Memories Facebook application. Stephen's experience also includes roles at Aim Proximity as an Interactive Creative and Interactive Designer, and at Natcoll Design Technology as a Short Course Coordinator and Graphic Design Tutor. Stephen began their career as a Graphic Designer at Mille Verba Design Studio.

Stephen Horner's education history includes attending the IDEO Design Kit course for human-centered design in 2016. From 2013 to 2015, they participated in the KIKK Digital Festival. In 2011, Stephen attended the OFFF Conference Barcelona, where they focused on digital arts. In 2010, they attended the NODE10 Forum for Digital Arts. Additionally, Stephen participated in the Semi Permanent Design Conference in 2008 and 2009. In 2005 and 2006, they completed a Diploma of Design in Computer Graphics at the Natcoll Institute of Design Technology. In 2017, Stephen completed a product management bootcamp at General Assembly, and they also attended the From Business To Buttons program.