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Hi, I’m Todd Steward, a Production Artist with extensive experience in garment design and project leadership, primarily based in Denver, Colorado. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong eye for detail, which helps me deliver creative and innovative brand solutions that satisfy clients. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor teams and optimize production processes to ensure superior design outcomes.
I pride myself on collaborating well with clients and vendors, managing artwork production, and leading creative projects. Whether it’s garment design or marketing concepts, I enjoy turning ideas into reality with efficient workflows and a passion for quality design. If you’re looking for someone dedicated and skilled in production art and creative design, I’m your go-to person.
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Work Experience
Production Artist at BCT － Denver, CO
June 1, 2022 - February 28, 2025Managed prepress and production processes for diverse paper products utilizing digital and offset printing. Performed imposition, data merge, and pagination within InDesign and Adobe Acrobat/Pitstop. Handled color correction, photo editing, creation of templates, and managing specifications such as bleeds, cut lines, and fold lines.
Production Artist and Creative Designer at Corporate Images Apparel － Denver, CO
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and outside sources essential to project completion. Interacted with external vendors for transfers and digitizing embroidery. Extensively used INKSOFT software to create online stores for a variety of clients.
Lead Production Artist and Creative Designer at Kastlfel / Denver Print House － Denver, CO
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020Directed and maintained production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Led creative design projects and marketing concepts supporting marketing and garment merchandising programs. Coordinated garment, ink selection, and external purchases. Reviewed production materials and ensured client standards compliance. Collaborated with vendors for transfers and embroidery digitizing. Used Shopworks software extensively and provided seasonal freelance design for clients. Mentored new staff on design preparation, techniques, and software.
Creative Design and Production Artist at ImageWest Apparel － Lakewood, CO
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014Created and produced artwork for garment decoration for contract clients and in-house lines. Collaborated with external vendors for transfer services and embroidery digitizing. Managed client relationships, including major cruise line corporations with Starboard.
Designer at Ouray Sportswear － Denver, CO
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Collaborated with Art Director to develop artwork for apparel decoration for clients and in-house lines. Adhered to strict logo and design guidelines for collegiate athletic programs.
Production Artist at BCT
June 1, 2022 - PresentPrepress and production of a variety of paper products using digital and offset printing.
Production Artist and Creative Designer at Corporate Images Apparel
June 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025Direct and maintain daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Create garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandising programs. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources/purchases essential to project completion. Interaction with various outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Extensive use of INKSOFT to create online stores for a large variety of clients.
Lead Production Artist and Creative Designer at Kastlfel / Denver Print House
January 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Efficiently led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandizing programs. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources/purchases essential to project completion. Reviewed all production materials on key projects. Ensured compliance with and implemented client standards. Interaction with various outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Extensive use of Shopworks software. Seasonal freelance design for clients.
Creative Design and Production Artist at ImageWest Apparel (Merged with DPH - Denver Print House)
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Designed and produced artwork used in garment decoration for both contract clients and in-house garment lines. Partnered and aligned with outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Clients included Starboard, the merchandiser for all the major Cruise line corporations.
Designer at Ouray Sportswear
January 1, 2008 - September 10, 2025Collaborated with Art Director to develop artwork used in apparel decoration for clients and in-house lines. Used strict logo and design guides for various collegiate athletic programs.
Art Director at IEC Entertainment
January 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025Created design themes and graphics for print marketing campaigns for national chain of Gentlemen's clubs. Extensive use of Photoshop to create marketing materials.
Production Artist at BCT
June 1, 2022 - PresentPrepress and Production of a variety of paper products using digital and offset printing.
Production Artist and Creative Designer at Corporate Images Apparel
June 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025Direct and maintain daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Create garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandising programs. Coordinated with management on garment/ink selections and outside purchases. Interacted with outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Extensive use of INKSOFT to create online stores for clients.
Lead Production Artist and Creative Designer at Kastlfel / Denver Print House
January 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandizing programs. Coordinated with management on garment/ink selections and outside purchases. Reviewed production materials, ensured client standard compliance, and interacted with outside vendors for transfers and embroidery digitizing. Extensive use of Shopworks software. Seasonal freelance design for various clients.
Creative Design and Production Artist at ImageWest Apparel (Merged with DPH - Denver Print House)
January 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Designed and produced artwork used in garment decoration for contract clients and in-house lines. Partnered with outside vendors for transfers and embroidery digitizing. Clients included Starboard, the merchandiser for major Cruise lines.
Designer at Ouray Sportswear
January 1, 2008 - September 10, 2025Collaborated with Art Director to develop artwork used in apparel decoration for clients and in-house lines. Followed strict logo and design guidelines for various collegiate athletic programs.
Art Director at IEC Entertainment
January 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025Created design themes and graphics for print marketing campaigns for a national chain of Gentlemen's clubs. Extensive use of Photoshop to create marketing materials.
Production Artist at BCT
February 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025Managed prepress and production processes for diverse paper products utilizing digital and offset printing. Performed imposition, data merge & pagination within InDesign and Adobe Acrobat / PitStop. Color correction, photo editing, creation of templates & managing specifications like bleeds, cut lines, fold lines, etc.
Production Artist and Creative Designer at Corporate Images Apparel
June 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources / purchases essential to project completion. Interaction with various outside vendors for services such as transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Extensive use of INKSOFT software to create online stores for a large variety of clients.
Lead Production Artist and Creative Designer at Kastlfel / Denver Print House
December 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed and maintained daily production and processing of artwork for garment design. Created garment designs for clients and in-house lines. Efficiently led and administered creative design projects and marketing concepts in support of ongoing marketing and garment merchandizing programs. Coordinated with management on selection of garments, inks, and various outside sources / purchases essential to project completion. Reviewed production materials for key projects and mentored staff on production readiness and software usage. Interaction with outside vendors for transfers and digitizing for embroidery. Extensive use of Shopworks software.
Creative Design and Production Artist at ImageWest Apparel
December 31, 2014 - September 10, 2025Created and produced artwork for garment decoration, serving contract clients and in-house lines. Collaborated with external vendors for transfer services and embroidery digitizing. Managed client relationships with Starboard, supporting major cruise line corporations.
Designer at Ouray Sportswear
December 31, 2008 - September 10, 2025Collaborated with Art Director to develop artwork used in apparel decoration for clients and in-house lines. Used strict logo and design guides for various collegiate athletic programs.
Education
Associates Degree at Art Institute of Colorado Denver, CO
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000High School Diploma at Air Academy High School Colorado Springs, CO
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Associates Degree at Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025High School Diploma at Air Academy High School
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Associates Degree in Graphic Design at Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025High School Diploma at Air Academy High School, Air Force Academy, CO
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Associate Degree in Graphic Design at Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025High School Diploma at Air Academy High School
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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