Loren Stacks
About Loren Stacks
Loren Stacks is the Principal Experiential/Creative Designer at Sandia National Laboratories with over 20 years of experience in design and art direction.
Career at Sandia National Laboratories
Loren Stacks currently holds the position of Principal Experiential/Creative Designer at Sandia National Laboratories, starting this role in 2019. Prior to this, Loren served as Senior Creative Designer at the same institution from 2015 to 2019, working in Livermore, CA. Loren’s extensive experience at Sandia National Laboratories highlights a significant part of his career in the creative field, contributing to important projects and design initiatives.
Previous Roles in Design and Art Direction
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Loren Stacks worked at DeltaTrak Cold Chain Management as an Art Director/Designer from 2013 to 2015 in Pleasanton, CA. Additionally, Loren held the position of Art Director/Graphic Designer at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists from 2008 to 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Loren also functioned as a Project Manager/Environmental Graphic Designer at Century Sign Builders for 6 months in 2008 in Albuquerque, NM, and as a Contract Graphic Coordinator at Albuquerque Bio Park from 2007 to 2008.
Entrepreneurial Endeavors and Early Career
Loren Stacks has entrepreneurial experience as the Owner/Operator/Designer at Stax Design and Print from 2006 to 2008 in Santa Fe, NM. Earlier in his career, Loren served as a Graphic Designer at several companies including Bates Display & Packaging from 2005 to 2006 in Corona, CA, Trisoft Graphics from 2004 to 2005 in Costa Mesa, CA, and Label Productions from 2002 to 2003 in Temecula, CA. These roles helped establish his foundational expertise in graphic design and pre-press work.
Educational Background
Loren Stacks studied at the University of California, Riverside in 2002 and achieved a specialization in Graphic Design in 1970. This educational foundation provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in various facets of design and creative direction.
Professional Expertise and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in design and art direction, Loren Stacks specializes in environmental design, branding, and identity. Loren holds an active DOE Q clearance, indicating a high level of trust and responsibility in handling sensitive information. His expertise extends to typography, print, web, packaging, advertising, and direct mail. Known for managing projects and overseeing production and prepress processes, Loren has demonstrated strong abilities to balance multiple projects efficiently, being both easy to work with and flexible in adapting to various project needs.