About Me
Accomplished Senior Graphics Specialist and Assistant Vice President with 20+ years of experience in the AEC industry, specializing in visual storytelling, 3D modeling, and high-impact design for infrastructure projects. As part of WSP’s Visualization and Data Intelligence group, Steve leads the development of compelling visuals that support strategic pursuits, public outreach, and technical communication. He brings a unique blend of creative vision and technical precision to every project, consistently enhancing proposals, presentations, and client-facing materials. His work spans a wide range of deliverables—from interactive models and animations to photo simulations and printed collateral. Known for his commitment to quality and design excellence, Steve plays a key role in elevating the visual standards of WSP’s most critical, high-profile initiatives nationwide.
Experience
WSP USA, Inc., New York, NY/Orlando, FL - Apr. 2007 - Present
Assistant Vice President, Project Visualization
- Serve as a national resource supporting business development, project management, and visualization production for the Denver-based team from the Orlando office.
- Provide comprehensive graphic, 3D, and layout support for marketing initiatives, including proposals, advertisements, technical conferences, and project interviews.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and creative production staff to ensure seamless communication and deliverable accuracy.
- Lead client engagement efforts, including delivering presentations and supporting proposal development.
- Coordination with external vendors to produce high-quality marketing materials.
- Design compelling presentations and infographics for project selection interviews.
- Create detailed 3D models in 3D Studio Max for photo simulations, static renderings, and real-time interactive models to enhance proposal efforts.
- Develop hard-surface models and material assets for the in-house 3D library.
Intervision New Media, Inc., Nanuet, NY - Dec. 2005 - Jan. 2007
Freelance Designer
- Graphic design and layout for presentations and proposals.
- Staged presentations with clients.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
May 2002 - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cum Laude
Computer Art / 3D Animation
Skills
- Autodesk 3Ds Max
- Chaos VRay
- Twinmotion
- Unreal Engine (learning/basic knowledge)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects (working knowledge)
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
GET IN TOUCH
Telephone: (914) 819-3016
E-mail: steve@stevedorneles.com
11675 Monument Drive #3302, Bradenton, FL 34211