NEW YORK — The Mill (www.themill.com) has hired creative director Mario Stipinovich, who will help lead the Mill Design team. Mill Design launched in August and offers creative direction, art direction, character design, type design, print, branding and identity, concept/style frames and storyboarding services.

Stipinovich had been freelancing at The Mill prior coming on board full time. His work with the studio includes collaborations with brands such as Bose, Pantech, State Farm, DirecTV and Verizon. 

Prior to joining The Mill, Stipinovich was a director at Brand New School London. After two years in the company’s New York office as a director he moved to London to establish their first overseas office. In addition to directing, he was also responsible for scouting and recruiting local talent as well as pursuing new business opportunities with London-based agencies.