Kind words from colleagues

  • I really enjoyed working with Stu. His eagerness and motivation are only matched by his ability to turn ideas into action.

    — Ian Schafer
    Global Chairman, US CEO, Founder
    Deep Focus

  • Leader, mentor, and a creative genius. His positive energy and presence kept the team motivated and always had feedback that would elevate the project's outcome to another level. He is patient, yet firm when needed and always goes the extra mile to make sure demands are met.

    — Cindy Park
    Designer
    360i

  • Stu is wonderful! He excels at innovative, fresh thinking that helps bring new cultural relevance to brands. He is a joy to work with and an asset to any team!

    — Michelle Rowley
    Director, Brand Planning
    Deep Focus

  • Stu is one of the best creative minds I've had the pleasure of working with in my career, no question. His ideas are fresh, original, truly unique. He is innovative, thinks about leverage new technology to bring marketing to life in truly unbelievable ways. He is also a true joy to work with... He's passionate, collaborative, inspires great thinking from his team. Is great in a room with Clients and partner agencies. If I could partner with Stu on every project I work on, I absolutely would!

    – Sarah Wamble
    Account Director
    Deep Focus

  • Stu is a difference maker. Very enjoyable to work with, influential across the agency, respected by clients and incredibly smart and versatile. He's a strong conceptual thinker with an impressive handle on technology, trends and how brands can grab headlines thanks to his creativity.

    – Matt Steinwald
    SVP Executive Creative Director
    Engine US

  • I had the privilege of working with Stu when I was an intern over Summer 16. Stu's overall personality was very kind, making him very easy to work with. He always made time to respond to questions and feedback right away. Stu's skills in advertising are very strong and with his guidance, really pushed my internship experience.

    – Alexandre Le Dour
    Designer / UI / Illustrator

  • How to describe Stu? Smart, strategic, collaborative and all-around just someone you would absolutely want on your team! He is a strong partner internally as well as with any client you put him in front of, it was an incredible pleasure to have worked with him and a real asset for any organization. I will really miss working with him!

    Kristen Rock
    Director of Talent Acquisition
    Deep Focus

  • Stu is that rare breed of creative that sees the conceptual possibilities through an ever-evolving tech landscape. His passion for and knowledge of innovation and technology has resulted in uniquely creative solutions and opportunities for several brands. I've found Stu to always be open to collaboration, bringing an interesting and unexpected POV to projects. He takes initiative, and is a natural leader; equally comfortable with clients, agency and outside partners. Stu has natural warmth and charisma, and exhibits both joy and seriousness in everything he does. List Item

    – Hillary Fabian
    Creative Director
    Deep Focus

  • I had the pleasure of working with Stuart when I was a designer at 360i. Through his passion and knowledge, Stuart was not only a strong leader, but also an invaluable mentor who truly cared about the progression of his team. He went above and beyond to make sure we not only excelled as designers, but also as confident individuals in an often tough and unpredictable industry. I am forever grateful for his wisdom and look forward to working with him again in the future.

    – Tiffany Ahee
    UX Designer / Illustrator

  • I worked with Stu for about a year in the Creative Department at Deep Focus. I was always impressed with Stu's passion for seeking innovative new technology to conceive rich, successful, and sometimes unexpected creative solutions that always left clients smiling. Stu consistently inspired the whole team to think outside the box and create work others never thought was possible. Almost daily, I could expect him to both make me laugh and make me think - sometimes simultaneously. Stu would be an incredibly valuable asset to any creative team requiring a driven and insightful creative leader - I really hope our paths cross again.

    – Scott Jones
    Art Director
    Deep Focus

  • Stu is a creative leader, constantly pushing boundaries within the agency and clients to bring new and innovative thinking. Extremely proactive, driven, and dedicated beyond belief, Stu was a pleasure to work with and an asset to every team and business he touched at Deep Focus. I could always count on him to go above and beyond in every brief that was presented before him, and most importantly, provide thinking that was grounded in digital insight to have a lasting impact on the client's business.

    – Margaux LeBuffe
    Account Supervisor
    Deep Focus

  • Stu was one of the first Senior I reported to when I began working at the agency– and how lucky I was. He is an incredible teacher and mentor, providing positive feedback with healthy criticism. Stu is never arrogant or angry, but rather builds really strong relationships with the people he works with, making it a much more comfortable environment to pitch ideas and share design work. Stu is very technically talented as well. Well-versed in both traditional design work (type-setting, illustrations, layout) as well as the Creative Suite, he was an amazing resource while I worked under him. Always willing to take time to help hone my skills, Stu is continually willing to improve the people around him, as well as listen to everyone in a room. Without a doubt, Stu is a valuable asset to any agency. His friendliness, professionalism, and talent are a rare mix that many don't think can exist in modern agencies.

    – Mina Mikhael
    Associate Art Director
    360i

  • In quintessential Web 2.0 fashion, Stu and I discovered our respective brands via social media, and after finding them to be natural alignments fast became mutually-engaged followers. After months of reciprocated likes, comments and shares, I had the great opportunity to work with Stu directly on a co-branded event that fell into place seamlessly and far exceeded our expectations for success. Stu's diverse skill set, attention-to-nuance and outgoing personality are invaluable in bringing big, strategy-driven ideas into tangible reality. His creative energy, contagious enthusiasm and commitment make him phenomenal—and fun—to work with, and I look forward to more collaborations in the future.

    E.J. Kelly
    Brand Manager
    Houlihan Lawrence

  • Axios NYC worked with Stuart Carnes on a one-of-a-kind project: a custom laser toaster for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Stuart was a fantastic collaborator, bringing energy, creativity, and quality leadership to the project. He was quick to understand the nuanced aspects, both technical and creative, and was able to communicate all facets of the project efficiently and effectively to both the client and his team. His vision and passion for excellence drive him to go above and beyond; from leading his team to managing the client to collaborating with talent and Axios NYC, Stuart brought the tireless energy and enthusiasm that is needed to make a project not just successful, but truly great. We can’t wait to see what our next collaboration with Stuart will be, because we can be confident that, whatever it is, he possesses the qualities to elevate it both creatively and professionally.st Item

    – David Yepez
    AXIOS NYC