I’m Sam Kiper — a creative director, storyteller, and strategic designer based in Austin, TX. With over 9 years of experience, I’ve helped shape brands with strong identities and clear purpose, and crafted campaigns that connect because they tell the right story — clearly and emotionally. At the heart of everything I do is storytelling. Whether it's through design, words, or video, I believe the right story told the right way can move people — and move brands forward.
Before entering the creative world, I served in the U.S. Navy, flying missions and troubleshooting high-tech avionics as an in-flight technician. That experience shaped my ability to stay calm under pressure, lead teams, and solve problems quickly and effectively.
After the military, I pursued storytelling full force, earning associate degrees from both the New York Film Academy (Acting for Film & TV) and the Los Angeles Film School (Filmmaking). I dove headfirst into content creation — founding my own record label, producing music videos, designing album covers, and helping artists shape their voice and image. That hustle evolved into launching North Third Street, my creative agency, where I’ve been a one-man creative department for clients across entertainment, tech, and small business.
I’ve helped comedy clubs go from quiet nights to packed weekends, built content strategies that turned casual browsers into loyal fans, and created visual identities that people actually remember. Most recently, I went back to finish my bachelor’s degree — not because I needed to start, but because I wanted to finish. With two associate degrees already under my belt, this was about leveling up and becoming undeniable — ready to take on higher-caliber creative opportunities and lead at a bigger scale.