Dan Schaaf

Exploring the possibilities of a new and creative opportunity.

A well-seasoned Creative Director, who believes that, it is second nature to put Team above Self. Whether I'm guiding others with a high-level vision, or rolling up my sleeves to get my hands dirty. I'm a maker at heart, but have experience in managing, mentoring and advocating a staff of talented creatives. I prefer giving direction over correction. I'm able to design for both print and digital...and beyond. I have the proverbial “whatever it takes” attitude and if I don’t know how to do it, I will jump in and figure it out.

I look at every project, no matter its budget or scope, as an opportunity. I'm always questioning why something has to be done a certain way, just because that’s how it’s always been done. I love to challenge the norm but know how, where and when to give. Doing all this with my years of creative experience and skill. Working very closely with marketers, design and digital agencies and designated printing partners.

Inspiring thought leader for the power of design, as a force for growth. Leading the development of brand identity, managing relationships with design agencies and supervising design production both on and offline. Apply my technical knowledge of the various print processes, to maximize the customer’s brand across various substrates, understand printer specifications, maintain accuracy under tight timelines, while driving project success and increase the customer’s ROI on the project.