Steven Kempf
Art Director at TAIT
- Role
- Art Director at TAIT
- Location
- West Hollywood, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steven Kempf
I am an Art Director specializing in crafting immersive, story-driven environments that transform creative visions into unforgettable physical experiences. With a strong focus on collaboration, I work closely with IP holders, clients, and cross-disciplinary teams to conceptualize, develop, and execute visual identities in real-world spaces, ensuring every project aligns seamlessly with strategic objectives and brand essence.From initial concept through installation, I bring deep experience in guiding creative direction, overseeing detailed design documentation and managing vendor coordination to ensure execution quality. My portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including themed and location based entertainment, cultural exhibits, branded workplaces, and theme parks, each designed to captivate, engage, and inspire.Core Specialties:Art Direction · IP Visualization & Brand Translation · Concept Design · Experiential Storytelling · Spatial Planning · Vendor Management · Installation Oversight
Experience
Art Director
Aug 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
At TAIT/Thinkwell group, I bring comprehensive expertise in art direction and design, guiding projects from concept through installation to create immersive environments, exhibits, and theme parks that tell compelling stories through every detail. With hands-on experience in onsite art direction, I oversee the production, fabrication, and installation of scenic, graphic, and prop elements, collaborating closely with vendors to ensure high-quality execution. My interdisciplinary creative leadership drives innovative solutions across projects of all scales, leading the development of cohesive art direction, show set, and graphic design packages. Versatile and adaptable, I bring cross-disciplinary skills that allow me to navigate a wide range of creative roles, tools, and design programs with ease.
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design
2012 — 2017
RMIT University
Study Abroad Experience
2015
Skills
- Revit
- Photoshop
- Sketchup
- Rhinoceros
- 3d Modeling
- Model Building
- Space Planning
- Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Model Making
- Indesign
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sketching
- Hand Drafting
- Design Research
- Autocad
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