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I am a detail-oriented, deadline-beating packaging professional with over 25 years of experience turning concepts into press-ready artwork without losing my mind or my files. I specialize in packaging design, production art, and maintaining brand consistency across consumer packaged goods (CPG). I bridge the creative and technical aspects of design with both precision and a sense of humor. I am fluent in Adobe Illustrator, vendor specifications, and skilled at catching details others often miss. My strengths include creative problem-solving, collaboration, print production expertise, and developing precise packaging layouts that translate seamlessly to production.…I am a detail-oriented, deadline-beating packaging professional with over 25 years of experience turning concepts into press-ready artwork without losing my mind or my files. I specialize in packaging design, production art, and maintaining brand consistency across consumer packaged goods (CPG). I bridge the creative and technical aspects of design with both precision and a sense of humor. I am fluent in Adobe Illustrator, vendor specifications, and skilled at catching details others often miss. My strengths include creative problem-solving, collaboration, print production expertise, and developing precise packaging layouts that translate seamlessly to production.

Stephen Rogers

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, +2

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I am a detail-oriented, deadline-beating packaging professional with over 25 years of experience turning concepts into press-ready artwork without losing my mind or my files. I specialize in packaging design, production art, and maintaining brand consistency across consumer packaged goods (CPG). I bridge the creative and technical aspects of design with both precision and a sense of humor. I am fluent in Adobe Illustrator, vendor specifications, and skilled at catching details others often miss. My strengths include creative problem-solving, collaboration, print production expertise, and developing precise packaging layouts that translate seamlessly to production.…I am a detail-oriented, deadline-beating packaging professional with over 25 years of experience turning concepts into press-ready artwork without losing my mind or my files. I specialize in packaging design, production art, and maintaining brand consistency across consumer packaged goods (CPG). I bridge the creative and technical aspects of design with both precision and a sense of humor. I am fluent in Adobe Illustrator, vendor specifications, and skilled at catching details others often miss. My strengths include creative problem-solving, collaboration, print production expertise, and developing precise packaging layouts that translate seamlessly to production.

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I am a detail-oriented, deadline-beating packaging professional with over 25 years of experience turning concepts into press-ready artwork without losing my mind or my files. I specialize in packaging design, production art, and maintaining brand consistency across consumer packaged goods (CPG). I bridge the creative and technical aspects of design with both precision and a sense of humor.

I am fluent in Adobe Illustrator, vendor specifications, and skilled at catching details others often miss. My strengths include creative problem-solving, collaboration, print production expertise, and developing precise packaging layouts that translate seamlessly to production.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at ChemArt

April 1, 2002 - August 23, 2025

Developed the “design to profit” methodology, boosting margins by 15% and shifting incentives toward profitability. Standardized design cutting, reducing proofing delays by 40%, increasing productivity by 30%, and lowering costs by 20% through using renderings instead of physical samples. Led a multidisciplinary team of over 10 artists, driving innovation and expanding product and process offerings, resulting in a 25% growth in product line diversity.

Design Director, Senior Graphic Designer at Westminster Pet Products

May 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025

Strengthened brand identity and market positioning, boosting recognition by 30% and sales by 15% through design, packaging, and marketing initiatives. Created core packaging designs and brand identities for all product categories, setting foundations for line extensions. Led product development and managed packaging production from concept through final mechanicals, preparing accurate files for domestic and overseas vendors. Drove packaging innovations, expanding the product line by 30% and securing national retail placements. Designed dielines, typography, and branding elements with a focus on prepress readiness and vendor specifications compliance.

Graphic Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Created packaging concepts and carried them through to production-ready mechanicals for both domestic and international vendors. Designed logos, brochures, posters, flyers, and other print materials across various industries. Prepared press-ready files, built dielines, checked specifications, and ensured accuracy and consistency across formats and print methods.

Director of Product Development, Art Director at Contempo Card Company

October 1, 2008 - August 23, 2025

Led product development in Asia, sourcing and qualifying over 10 vendors, reducing production costs by 20% and improving supply chain efficiency. Developed packaging from design through prepress production, creating print-ready files aligned with printer die specifications and vendor requirements. Launched more than 5 packaging solutions and over 10 POP displays, increasing retail placements by 30%.

Director of Prepress Operations at Contempo Card Company

November 1, 1995 - August 23, 2025

Developed and managed design systems supporting over 10 line extensions, ensuring seamless integration of nutritional and regulatory packaging across 100+ SKUs. Supervised and executed final artwork for offset and flexography printing, maintaining 99% print accuracy and ensuring high-quality production. Coordinated and scheduled over 20 projects monthly, streamlining workflow between clients and internal departments to meet 100% of deadlines. Proofed client text, match prints, film, and packaging regulatory specifications, achieving 100% compliance and reducing errors by 20%.

Director of Prepress Operations at Zunda Group

November 1, 1998 - August 23, 2025

Managed prepress operations including final artwork production, client proofing, and workflow scheduling, ensuring high quality and regulatory compliance. Worked extensively on offset and flexography printing processes to support packaging and marketing materials. Proved a critical link between clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring deadlines and quality standards were met consistently.