Curt Schreiber

CURT SCHREIBER blends a lifelong interest in art and design with a passion for leadership, and has developed a highly successful professional career around brand strategy and corporate marketing communications. As Chief Design Officer and President at VSA PARTNERS, Curt ensures that VSA upholds the standards of excellence upon which the firm was founded 32 years ago and its belief that design has the power to solve complex business problems. He is known for building an internal culture that emphasizes consistency in producing stellar work, attracts the top talent in the industry, encourages free idea exchange, and focuses on long-term growth.
After college, Curt was mentored by Robert Vogele, the firm’s founder, and focused on the business of design, not just the craft. In 1991, he moved to Chicago and secured a position in communications design at VSA before moving on to brand identity projects, and eventually to integrative marketing strategy. On this path, Curt became a significant contributor to the business, and was frequently recognized by peers for his award-winning work. He embraced an internal leadership role, and was instrumental in increasing the firm’s workforce, expanding its United States operations, and positioning VSA as an industry leader.
Throughout his career, Curt has tailored the approach to match the outcome. He is constantly exploring new avenues of collaboration with clients and other agencies, managing projects in a manner that exceeds expectations, maximizes value, expands creativity, and brings forth innovation. Curt’s commitment to excellence is rooted in client work and a desire to develop the professional core within the design industry. He is at the forefront of helping colleges better equip design students as they emerge into the job market. Curt’s long-term objective is in exploring how design can make a difference, not only for brands, but in the communities in which they engage.