I’m Steve Swain — originally from Phoenix, Arizona, with Southern roots, now proudly based in Nashville, Tennessee — an award-winning Creative Director, Brand Strategist, and hands-on designer with 20+ years of experience helping brands stand out, connect, and grow.

Throughout my career, I’ve developed branding, marketing, and visual campaigns across Entertainment, Music, Racing, Sports, Higher Education, TV Broadcast, and Live Events. I’m an artist first and, as a result, a marketer — blending both into an approach I call Creative+Marketing.

I believe the strongest brands are built where imagination meets strategy. From branding to campaigns and event creative, my work focuses on strong design, clear messaging, and storytelling that connects with people.

I lead by example, collaborate closely with teams and clients, and take pride in delivering creative work that is thoughtful, on-brand, and built to work in the real world.

If you’re searching for new marketing successes, creative design, want to collaborate on an idea, or share where good Mexican Food & BBQ is in NASHVILLE, let’s connect!