Rose Stephens

Multidisciplinary Designer | Graphic Design · Animation · Illustration · Web

Professional Experience

Senior Graphic Designer
Franciscan Ministries | April 2019 – Present
Lead designer on a dynamic in-house marketing team, responsible for creating cohesive campaigns across print and digital platforms. Produce a wide range of assets including direct mail, signage, social media graphics, and executive presentations. Spearheaded implementation of Smartsheet and Brandworkz Marketing DAM systems to streamline project intake, tracking, asset management, and a branded online template solution. Manage cross-functional collaboration and maintain brand integrity across all materials.

Freelance Designer
Graphic Design · Illustration · Video · LED Coordination | August 2008 – Present
Independent creative professional delivering branding, illustration, video production, and digital content for diverse clients. Notable work includes LED board coordination, promotional video shoots and editing, email marketing, website design, and social media graphics. Skilled at adapting creative direction to meet brand goals and audience needs.

Brand Manager & Graphic Designer
Poppie’s Dough | September 2017 – April 2019
Led all marketing and creative initiatives, from branding and email campaigns to catalog production and sales support materials. Maintained and updated e-commerce website, managed customer database, and oversaw social content strategy. Balanced hands-on design work with high-level brand direction and campaign planning.

Lead Graphic Designer
Curiosity.com | May 2015 – July 2017
Senior member of editorial design team for a fast-paced startup. Created daily digital content including website, app, and social media graphics. Maintained brand consistency across platforms while contributing to content strategy and audience engagement initiatives. Collaborated closely with writers and developers to grow brand presence and visual impact.

LED Production & Digital Marketing Coordinator
AWE Talisman + Macerich | July 2013 – May 2015
Managed scheduling and creative content for LED signage across multiple shopping centers. Produced marketing collateral, oversaw file preparation and prepress, and coordinated freelance support. Responsible for internal project management, creative workflow, and marketing calendar execution.

Graphic Designer
Cybervise Limited | January 2013 – July 2013
UX and visual designer at a web maintenance startup. Developed blog graphics, eBooks, brand assets, and social media content. Worked closely with developers to create user-focused digital experiences.

Education

MFA, 3D Animation & Visual Effects
Academy of Art University | 2013

BFA, Visual Communication Design (Computer Imaging Concentration)
University of Dayton | 2008

Technical Proficiencies

Expert: Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Brandfolder, Mailchimp, CMS platforms, Slack, Basecamp
Intermediate: Cinema 4D, Modo, Mudbox, Headus UV Layout, CRM systems, HTML/CSS, ActionScript
Systems: Proficient in both Mac and PC environments

Core Skills

  • Brand Development & Visual Identity

  • Print & Digital Marketing Collateral

  • Large-Format Signage & Environmental Graphics

  • Email Campaign Design & Automation

  • Social Media Strategy & Creative

  • Editorial & Layout Design

  • Animation, Rigging & Video Editing

  • Photography, Drawing & Traditional Media

Professional Memberships & Mentorships

  • Member, AIGA Chicago (2014 – Present)

  • AIGA Fall Mentorship Program Participant (2014)

  • University of Dayton Undergraduate Mentor (2016–2018)

Exhibitions

  • Senior Exhibition, University of Dayton (2008)

  • Horvath Juried Art Exhibit (2007)