Design-driven production company Sarofsky is adding creative director Stefan Draht to its full-time staff. 

A Chicago native who set his sights on the creative industry very early on, Draht built the freelance career of his dreams. Highly sought-after as a designer and creative director, he has been an instrumental contributor at Sarofsky and beyond while also providing groundbreaking UI/UX design to help Northern Trust Corp. create next-generation digital experiences.

Draht’s artistry also spans film, TV, web, and digital product design, reflecting his drive for devising media-agnostic creative solutions. Through his work for Marvel Studios and major global brands, he has helped to land Cannes Lions and Emmy Awards, among many other honors. Building on his intense studies in computer animation and fine art at DePaul University, Draht’s broad technical and creative foundations continue fueling his passion for design.

“As long as I’ve been freelance, I’ve been working with Erin (Sarofsky, principal/ECD of the Sarofsky shop), Steven (Anderson, executive producer) and Duarte (Elvas, creative lead), so this feels like landing back home,” Draht said. “I’ve always found Erin to be a great creative sounding board and respected her commitment to design as a driving force behind all the work they do. I think we both see design as going well beyond beautiful visuals: It’s deeply understanding and considering what’s right to meet our clients’ goals.”

Stefan continued, “I’m especially excited to be a part of building something and helping to grow and mentor a team of top-notch creatives. I am where I am in the industry because of a few people who were willing to talk to a teenager about what they do. I hope to have a positive impact on the next generation of young artists in this field.”