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Hi, I’m Cynthia Stewart, a graphic designer specializing in brand identity, print production, digital campaigns and book design. I help teams translate ideas into clear visuals across catalogs, websites, and promotional materials. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning complex briefs into cohesive design systems that drive results.
With over a decade of experience in both in-house and freelance roles, I’ve honed skills in layout, typography, and cover design, from poetry books to corporate promotional material. I value ongoing learning and like to explore new techniques to stay creative and relative.
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Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer at New England Calendar Co.
January 1, 2007 - PresentI remotely manage and run the creative department for one of the nation’s original promotional product companies. Responsibilities include: creation and layout of customer ad-copies on thousands of customized products; designing and organizing direct mail promotions (catalogs, brochures, postcards); designing and organizing email marketing campaigns, select social media, and digital advertising; maintenance and content creation of/for company website; custom apparel design for teams and individual companies.
Typesetter, Proofreader, Designer at Grayson Books
January 1, 2010 - PresentMain freelancer for a poetry press designing books from start to finish. Interior typesetting, and partial proofreading alongside the editor. Design of the majority of book covers for the company using a combination of typographic skill, line art, stock photography, customer supplied art, and design.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - PresentFreelance design and advertising work for various clients. Includes contracted design for Suffield Academy, Whiting Lane Elementary, Adolf Dehn Art Foundation, Connecticut Poetry Society, Connecticut River Review, Berger Nursery, Schoharie County Business Generators Group, and more.
Senior Graphic Designer at New England Calendar Co.
January 1, 2007 - PresentRemotely manage and run the creative department for a national promotional product company. Responsibilities include creation and layout of customer ad copies on thousands of customized products; designing and organizing direct mail promotions (catalogs, brochures, postcards); designing and organizing email marketing campaigns, select social media, and digital advertising; maintenance and content creation for the company website; and custom apparel design for teams and individual companies.
Typesetter, Proofreader, Designer at Grayson Books
January 1, 2010 - PresentServe as the main freelancer for a poetry press designing books from start to finish. I provide the interior typesetting, and partial proofreading alongside the editor. I also design the majority of book covers for the company using a combination of typographic skill, line art, stock photography, customer supplied art, and design.
Freelance Designer at Freelance Design
January 1, 2015 - PresentUtilizing my skills outside of the office is key to staying current and creative. Freelance art and design work has helped diversify my experience. Some of the clients I’ve done contracted design and advertising for include: Suffield Academy, Whiting Lane Elementary, Adolf Dehn Art Foundation, Connecticut Poetry Society, Connecticut River Review, Berger Nursery, Schoharie County Business Generators Group. Focus on branding, catalog design, promotional mailings, and digital advertising.
Education
BFA, Fine Arts / Illustration at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004BFA, Fine Arts / Illustration at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Coursera Certification: Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Southwest Book Production Award Winner (Cover Design)
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Google Coursera Certified in Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025New Mexico Book Association's Southwest Book Production Award Winner (for cover design)
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail
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