Steve Barretto

About Steve Barretto

With over 25 years of experience in the creative industry, I am a seasoned leader who crafts brands and brand experiences that create value for leading organizations and individuals. I have worked with clients across various sectors, including technology, retail, consumer electronics, energy, food and wine, healthcare, real estate, publishing, design, and venture capital, as well as civic, educational, and cultural institutions.As the principal of a creative agency that relaunched in 2014, I seek to partner with \"change\" agents who work in support of communities, sustainability, and the public good. I use design, writing, photography, and illustration to infuse meaning and relevance into human experiences, and develop integrated marketing programs that leverage digital and social media. I oversee and manage creative teams and processes, and have both agency and client-side experience. I am passionate about big ideas, and driven by a vision of positive social impact.

Experience

1. Principal

   Barretto-Co. Llc

   Apr 2014 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Relaunched in the spring of 2014, our creative agency is focused on a new era of mission-driven work. We seek to partner with \"change\" agents—those organizations and individuals working in support of communities, sustainability and the public good—helping them with expert design and unique brand experiences to market their products and services, incorporate best practices and apply new thinking in the digital age.

Education

• San José State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Graphic Design

• San José State University

  B.S., Graphic Design

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• E-Commerce
• Logo Design
• Concept Development
• Interactive Advertising
• User-Centered Design
• Visual Identity
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Experience Design
• Typography
• Illustration
• Integrated Marketing
• Packaging Design
• Art Direction
• Visual Communication
• User Interface Design
• Corporate Identity
• Sem
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Flash
• Visual Design
• Illustrator
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Mobile Design
• Direct Mail
• Information Architecture
• Packaging
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Illustration
• Brochures
• Interaction Design
• Indesign
• Posters
• Social Media
• Information Design
• Web Design