Award-winning creative leader joins the legacy Austin-based agency to help build the next era of growth and innovation.
Austin, TX – April 14, 2025 — Door No. 3 is proud to announce the appointment of April Steinbach as Executive Creative Director, a strategic addition that signals the agency’s continued investment in creative firepower, innovation, and client growth.
With more than two decades of creative leadership behind campaigns for respected national and regional brands—including American Airlines, Discover Network, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bausch + Lomb, Texas Tourism, and Omni Hotels & Resorts—April brings a rare blend of storytelling, insight, and strategy.
“April’s leadership arrives at a pivotal moment as we build the agency of the future,” said Prentice Howe, Principal at Door No. 3. “Her vision, craft, and instinct for what's next will accelerate our mission to help challenger brands grow through clarity, creativity, and performance.”
April joins the team inspired by Door No. 3’s integrated model and future-forward mindset.
“I was drawn to Door No. 3 not just for the talent and vision, but for how uniquely the agency operates,” said Steinbach. “It’s rare to find a place where creative and media truly work in tandem—and even rarer to find one with such a sharp focus on helping challenger brands grow. Every idea here is built to drive impact, and being part of that kind of measurable, meaningful work is incredibly energizing. I already feel part of the family."
As Executive Creative Director, April will lead the agency’s creative department, elevate the work across all client engagements, and help shape Door No. 3’s evolving service model—one designed for brands looking to grow with intention in a rapidly changing world.
Door No. 3’s edge lies in its deep understanding of what it takes to be a challenger brand—and a scale-up one at that. More than a marketing partner, the agency serves as a thought partner to brands navigating pivotal moments of inflection, helping them outsmart category leaders through sharper positioning, bolder creative, and innovative media strategies that drive impact.
A formal introduction to April will be shared with clients and partners in the coming weeks.