Stern Pinball has announced the official retirement of its long serving art director, Greg Freres, with Sebastian Napoli taking over the role.
Freres’ career spanned nearly four decades and he was inducted into the Pinball Expo Hall of Fame back in 2004.
Probably best known for his iconic artwork on the Elvira pinball trilogy, Stern said his work “continues to be celebrated for its innovation, humour, and meticulous attention to detail.”
Freres said: “It has been an incredible journey filled with creativity and camaraderie. I am immensely thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to bring joy to so many through my artwork.”
Under the direct tutelage of Freres, Stern has appointed Sebastian Napoli as its new art director.
He brings over 15 years of experience working in creative design, most recently serving as the creative director for Popskull and Havas.
Through his education from The Art Institutes, Stern said Napoli “will contribute and lead a fresh perspective and energy to help continue creating the most beautiful pinball machines in the world.”
