Creative Leader with 6 years as Creative Director and 25+ years of design leadership experience. Proven track record building and mentoring creative teams while delivering award-winning work that drives business results. Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where proven experience can drive team success and creative excellence.
Led creative teams to 4 Jesse H. Neal Awards and Grand Neal finalist recognition through strategic creative vision and collaborative leadership. Experience managing creative departments, mentoring designers, and establishing design standards that improve team performance across multiple brands and stakeholders.
Proven ability to build creative environments where vision meets practical execution. Successfully advanced from Art Director to VP/Creative Director while fostering cross-functional collaboration with editorial, development, and marketing teams. Expert at translating complex business objectives into creative strategies that resonate with diverse professional audiences.
Plateonline.com RedesignWon Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Website and Folio OZZIE Honorable Mention for Site Design. What made it successful wasn't just the design - it was understanding how restaurant professionals actually worked and building something that made their jobs easier.
Project: BlackbirdInteractive oral history experience that won a Jesse H. Neal Award and achieved Grand Neal finalist recognition (top 4 nationally). Featured immersive storytelling with user-centered navigation.
Alt-Meat Brand & Digital ExperienceComplete Q4 2019 launch for emerging alternative protein market. Created user flows tailored to investors, manufacturers, and foodservice buyers in this rapidly evolving industry.
Mobile-First Design LeadershipPioneered mobile-first responsive design approach for industry publications, transitioning static sites to responsive platforms that worked across all devices.
Award-Nominated MicrositesCreated Dry Age Beef and Hurricane Harvey impact analysis microsites featuring immersive user experiences with interactive data visualization.
Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where 25+ years of creative leadership can drive team success and business results. Experience leading creative teams, managing budgets, and building award-winning work across diverse industries demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and deliver creative excellence.
Whether leading creative departments or contributing as a senior individual contributor, leadership experience provides valuable perspective on business objectives and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining connection to hands-on creative excellence.
Ready to apply proven creative leadership experience to new challenges at companies that value both creative excellence and measurable results.
Four Jesse H. Neal Awards
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Six Jesse H. Neal Finalist recognitions
→
Grand Jesse H. Neal Finalist status
→
Ozzie Honoree recognition
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Multiple ASBPE awards
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Steven Vanden Heuvel
Let’s create something exceptional—together.
Creative Leader with 6 years as Creative Director and 25+ years of design leadership experience. Proven track record building and mentoring creative teams while delivering award-winning work that drives business results. Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where proven experience can drive team success and creative excellence.
Led creative teams to 4 Jesse H. Neal Awards and Grand Neal finalist recognition through strategic creative vision and collaborative leadership. Experience managing creative departments, mentoring designers, and establishing design standards that improve team performance across multiple brands and stakeholders.
Proven ability to build creative environments where vision meets practical execution. Successfully advanced from Art Director to VP/Creative Director while fostering cross-functional collaboration with editorial, development, and marketing teams. Expert at translating complex business objectives into creative strategies that resonate with diverse professional audiences.
Plateonline.com RedesignWon Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Website and Folio OZZIE Honorable Mention for Site Design. What made it successful wasn't just the design - it was understanding how restaurant professionals actually worked and building something that made their jobs easier.
Project: BlackbirdInteractive oral history experience that won a Jesse H. Neal Award and achieved Grand Neal finalist recognition (top 4 nationally). Featured immersive storytelling with user-centered navigation.
Alt-Meat Brand & Digital ExperienceComplete Q4 2019 launch for emerging alternative protein market. Created user flows tailored to investors, manufacturers, and foodservice buyers in this rapidly evolving industry.
Mobile-First Design LeadershipPioneered mobile-first responsive design approach for industry publications, transitioning static sites to responsive platforms that worked across all devices.
Award-Nominated MicrositesCreated Dry Age Beef and Hurricane Harvey impact analysis microsites featuring immersive user experiences with interactive data visualization.
Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where 25+ years of creative leadership can drive team success and business results. Experience leading creative teams, managing budgets, and building award-winning work across diverse industries demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and deliver creative excellence.
Whether leading creative departments or contributing as a senior individual contributor, leadership experience provides valuable perspective on business objectives and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining connection to hands-on creative excellence.
Ready to apply proven creative leadership experience to new challenges at companies that value both creative excellence and measurable results.
Print design & editorial art direction
Brand identity & visual systems
Web design & development
UI/UX strategy & consulting
Cross-media campaigns
Creative leadership & team collaboration
Continuous learning & innovation workshops
Four Jesse H. Neal Awards
→
Six Jesse H. Neal Finalist recognitions
→
Grand Jesse H. Neal Finalist status
→
Ozzie Honoree recognition
→
Multiple ASBPE awards
→
Steven Vanden Heuvel
Let’s create something exceptional—together.
Creative Leader with 6 years as Creative Director and 25+ years of design leadership experience. Proven track record building and mentoring creative teams while delivering award-winning work that drives business results. Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where proven experience can drive team success and creative excellence.
Led creative teams to 4 Jesse H. Neal Awards and Grand Neal finalist recognition through strategic creative vision and collaborative leadership. Experience managing creative departments, mentoring designers, and establishing design standards that improve team performance across multiple brands and stakeholders.
Proven ability to build creative environments where vision meets practical execution. Successfully advanced from Art Director to VP/Creative Director while fostering cross-functional collaboration with editorial, development, and marketing teams. Expert at translating complex business objectives into creative strategies that resonate with diverse professional audiences.
Plateonline.com RedesignWon Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Website and Folio OZZIE Honorable Mention for Site Design. What made it successful wasn't just the design - it was understanding how restaurant professionals actually worked and building something that made their jobs easier.
Project: BlackbirdInteractive oral history experience that won a Jesse H. Neal Award and achieved Grand Neal finalist recognition (top 4 nationally). Featured immersive storytelling with user-centered navigation.
Alt-Meat Brand & Digital ExperienceComplete Q4 2019 launch for emerging alternative protein market. Created user flows tailored to investors, manufacturers, and foodservice buyers in this rapidly evolving industry.
Mobile-First Design LeadershipPioneered mobile-first responsive design approach for industry publications, transitioning static sites to responsive platforms that worked across all devices.
Award-Nominated MicrositesCreated Dry Age Beef and Hurricane Harvey impact analysis microsites featuring immersive user experiences with interactive data visualization.
Currently seeking Creative Director or senior creative leadership roles where 25+ years of creative leadership can drive team success and business results. Experience leading creative teams, managing budgets, and building award-winning work across diverse industries demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and deliver creative excellence.
Whether leading creative departments or contributing as a senior individual contributor, leadership experience provides valuable perspective on business objectives and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining connection to hands-on creative excellence.
Ready to apply proven creative leadership experience to new challenges at companies that value both creative excellence and measurable results.
Print design & editorial art direction
Brand identity & visual systems
Web design & development
UI/UX strategy & consulting
Cross-media campaigns
Creative leadership & team collaboration
Continuous learning & innovation workshops
Four Jesse H. Neal Awards
→
Six Jesse H. Neal Finalist recognitions
→
Grand Jesse H. Neal Finalist status
→
Ozzie Honoree recognition
→
Multiple ASBPE awards
→
Steven Vanden Heuvel
Let’s create something exceptional—together.
