FROM VISION
TO VICTORY
• Marketing Director • Creative Strategy Lead • Writer • Photographer
Creativity breathes life into the most unlikely places. Ignited by technology, creativity and courage empower my journey from vision to victory.
Imagine the vibrant chaos of a dark video game arcade, the musty air of a college computer lab, or the buzz of activity in a makeshift warehouse design office.
Picture a shared cubicle at an independent record label, sitting around a table inside a corporate conference room, or the moments before a Category 5 makes landfall.
I've scaled historic office buildings in Soho and breached the gates of hypergrowth startups in Lincoln Heights. My journey is anything but ordinary.
In each scenario, I’ve dared to seize the opportunity to drive growth, create enduring value, and bring audiences closer to what truly matters.
I am guided by a vision that creativity and courage can inspire victory anywhere.
About Me: I am an accomplished strategic, creative, and marketing leader with a record of driving growth, consumer engagement, business results, and innovation for high-profile global clients in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
I excel in taking a hands-on approach to content creation, strategic partnerships, production, and campaign management to deliver transformative results, build brand authority, and achieve revenue, acquisition, retention, and growth goals while improving process efficiencies.
I am committed to utilizing extensive industry knowledge to drive innovation and team excellence and solve business problems.
Brands I’ve Worked With…
Community Building & Engagement
As a catalyst for brand evolution and digital transformation, I specialize in leading award-winning, high-impact, community-focused projects that generate groundbreaking results, loyalty, audience growth, and engagement for high-profile clients.
I lead award-winning projects
that push the boundaries of brand engagement and deepen customer loyalty.
Clash of Clans: Season Challenges
Supercell
Creative Strategy
End of Year Giving 2019
Team Rubicon
Integrated Marketing
Rumbleverse
Epic Games
Social Strategy
Services: Creative Strategy, Social Strategy, Scriptwriting, Brand Strategy, Digital Strategy, Content Planning, Paid Media, SEO / SEM
House of Cards
Netflix
Social Strategy
Injustice: Gods Among Us
WB Games
Digital, Social, and
Influencer Strategy
The Old Man
FX
Social and Influencer TikTok Strategy
Testimonial: “Steve is a secret weapon you definitely want on your side.”
Strategic Brand Growth & Innovation
As a brand marketing leader, I craft high-impact creative campaigns by integrating cutting-edge media strategies with dynamic partnerships to amplify reach and drive revenue.
I unite creativity and brand partnerships to strengthen market presence and boost profits.
Instagram
Unlikely Collaborators
Creative Strategy
The Secret War (The Secret World)
Funcom
Digital / Social Strategy
Volunteer Recruitment
Team Rubicon
Integrated Marketing
Services: TK
The Warriors
Rockstar Games
Brand Management
Geekmas
Loot Crate
Brand Marketing
Transformers Partnership
Loot Crate
Brand Marketing
Testimonial: “Steve is truly a unique thinker whose ability to give a new perspective on old problems sets him apart from his peers.”
Creative Content & Production
As a hands-on leader, I've spearheaded transformative campaigns across social, digital, print, paid media, OOH, and AV. I write, design, and build creative solutions using storytelling, editorial, layout, and graphic design to position brands as authentic, innovative industry leaders.
I make campaigns, stories, and content that captivate global audiences.
Grand Theft Auto III
Rockstar Games
Brand Management
X-Men: Days of Future Past
20th Century Fox
Social / Digital Strategy
Grand Royal Records
Beastie Boys
Graphic Design / Layout
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Rockstar Games
Brand Management
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys / Capitol Records
Graphic Design / Layout
X-Large, Inc.
Graphic Design / Layout
Grand Theft Auto IV
Rockstar Games
Brand Management
Grand Royal Magazine #2
Beastie Boys / Grand Royal
Design / Layout / Editor
Grand Royal Magazine #3
Beastie Boys
Writer / Editor
“Steve is a smart, dynamic, and passionate leader in marketing. A true strategist, Steve keeps his finger on the pulse of popular culture and never runs out of ideas.”
Let’s connect.
steven.knezevich[at]gmail[dot]com
(424) 265-7841
Los Angeles, CA