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Gary Duane Stephens Jr.

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Hi! I am Gary Stephens.

About

Hi! I am Gary Stephens. My experience ranges from fashion design and illustration, textile design and visual merchandising to graphic art, traditional illustration and typography, and sign art. My education focuses on Fashion Design- I hold both bachelors and master’s degrees in Apparel Design from Ball State University (2004, 2006).

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing

Work experience· 16 roles

Visiting Faculty · University of Miami of OhioAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Prepare and teach online fashion courses; manage online classroom environment; track attendance; grade and submit mid-term and final grades.

Visual Merchandiser / Graphic Artist · Market DistrictApr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Design and create in-store signage (promotional, navigational, informational, permanent, semi-permanent); develop digital collateral; create monthly merchandising directives; collaborate with department leaders; design artwork for signage.

Visual Merchandiser · NordstromOct 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Create striking visual displays to market and promote current fashion; process new merchandise on the sales floor; build floor plans; take department and display photographs; design and implement vignettes and floorsets; manage lighting; assist with holiday and special events; train department associates.

Senior Fashion Designer · Liyan McAteer, LLCJul 2021 – Oct 2021 · 4 mos
Boutique Manager · Trends for Tails Resale Boutique (Humane Society for Hamilton County)May 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos
Academic Director of Design · The Art Institute of IndianapolisFeb 2018 – Dec 2018 · 11 mos
Owner / Designer · Ganesha & GaryJul 2009 – Jul 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Coordinator of Fashion Programs / Instructor · The Art Institute of IndianapolisJan 2007 – Feb 2018 · 11 yrs 2 mos

Education

Master of Arts · Ball State University2004 – 2006
Bachelor of Science · Ball State University2000 – 2004

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