New York-based VFX shop, SUSPECT recently expanded its roster by adding additional creative and production talents to round out their ever-expanding team. Hoon Chong will be stepping in as Creative Director and Stefanie Bassett as Producer. The two industry veterans bring to SUSPECT a proclivity for A-level agency and broadcast design work. Co-Founder/Executive Producer Rob Appelblatt comments on the hires, "We've grown tremendously within the last year, both in the size of our physical studio space, and staff. Hoon and Stefanie are greatly needed resources who add value in our position as creative leaders in the design and VFX space."

Before making the move to SUSPECT, Hoon Chong co-founded Freestyle Collective, the New York-based collaborative design and production studio. Hoon has played an integral role in the conceptualization and design on numerous projects at Freestyle Collective, including high profile assignments for A&E's new season of Mindfreak promos, IFC Skyy Vodka presents the Blue Room, MTVK's launch, FLY DVD magazine, Comedy Central, PSST! Pass It On, MTV, VH1, ABC, Fuel TV, CMT, Polo.com, and MC Lyte's comeback video. Hoon has driven the creative direction and conceptual development of branding strategies for major agency commercials and broadcast design clients alike. From 1997-2001, Hoon earned numerous Telly Awards and BDA International Design Awards, as well as an International Monitor Award while serving as Designer/Director at Manhattan Transfer.

Stefanie Bassett comes aboard as a staff member after a long stint freelancing at SUSPECT, overseeing several critical projects. Stefanie gained producing accolades while at Stardust Studios in New York. As one of the first members in the East Coast office, Stefanie produced notable work for clients such as MTV, NFL Monday Night Football, Kyocera, VH1, Logo, Showtime, and ABC.

Co-Founder/VFX Artist Tim Crean can only praise the astute duo, "Both Hoon and Stefanie work well within the vision of our company. They aren't afraid to take on the challenges and pressures that come with the territory, and their dedication to this craft is exactly what we are looking for here at SUSPECT."