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I have extensive experience as an illustrator, designer and cartoonist. I have worked with a variety of businesses in the corporate world, education, entertainment, sports, food and destination industries along with numerous newspapers and magazines.
I am accustomed to working on several projects at once, collaboratively, in a timely fashion. My work has consistently won awards throughout my career and I have always continued my education in the field of visual communication and illustration. I hope you see passion and commitment in my work samples and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs.
Thank you for your consideration.
Stephen Templeton
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Work Experience
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Spokesman-Review
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead art direction for print and online news sections; design and illustration for features, covers, and special projects; collaborate with editors and reporters to craft visually engaging storytelling.
Art Director at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
December 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025Oversaw visual direction, layout, and branding for the living publication; produced illustrations and graphics to complement editorial content.
Art Director / Designer at Island Genius/Hapinest
December 31, 2022 - October 2, 2025Led design and branding initiatives; created educational graphics and online content; collaborated with product teams.
Owner / Designer at High Range Designs
December 31, 2020 - October 2, 2025Provide art direction, branding, and design services; developed logos, packaging, posters, and digital assets for clients.
Art Director / Designer at The Post Register
December 31, 2015 - October 2, 2025Directed visual storytelling across print and online editions; created features graphics and layouts.
Art Director / Designer at Washington News Media
December 31, 2014 - October 2, 2025Led design for multiple newspapers and magazines; produced graphics and illustrations for breaking news and features.
Graphic Designer at Cooke Communications
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025Supported print and online design; produced layouts and visuals for community papers.
Art Director at The Flathead Beacon
December 31, 2011 - October 2, 2025Premier edition; led art direction for initial launch; designed front pages, sections, and illustrations.
Art Director / Designer at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers
December 31, 2007 - October 2, 2025Directed visual layout and design across multiple titles; created sports, lifestyle pages, and section graphics.
Art Director / Designer at The Fayetteville Observer
December 31, 2005 - October 2, 2025Led creative direction for newsroom graphics; produced illustrations and layouts for daily and Sunday editions.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Spokesman-Review
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed art direction, typography, and illustration for print and online editions; collaborated with editors, photographers, and reporters to craft compelling front pages and feature layouts.
Art Director at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025Directed visual identity, page design, and illustration for a local lifestyle publication; managed design workflow and branding.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Created branding, packaging, and educational materials; oversaw illustration, layout, and digital content.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at High Range Designs
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Produced logos, branding, web and print collateral; led design projects from concept to production.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at The Post Register
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Managed visual design and illustration for newspaper features and front pages; collaborated with editors on layout strategies.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Washington News Media
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025Designed layouts and graphics for newspapers/magazines; contributed to visual storytelling and branding.
Graphic Designer at Cooke Communications
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025Produced print and digital graphics for multiple outlets; supported editorial design and branding efforts.
Art Director at The Flathead Beacon (Premier edition)
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025Led art direction and visual design for the premier edition; established templates and style guidelines.
Graphic Designer / Editor at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers
January 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025Designed print and online layouts, contributed to branding and editorial visuals.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at The Fayetteville Observer
January 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025Developed graphics, illustrations, and layout designs for news features and pages.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Spokesman-Review
January 1, 2023 - PresentOversee art direction and design for print and online content; illustration and layout coordination with editors.
Art Director at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025Led visual direction and design for local lifestyle publication.
Art Director / Designer at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Creative direction, graphic design, and illustration for educational products.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at High Range Designs
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Branding, print, and digital design across client projects.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at The Post Register
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Layout and visual storytelling for local newspaper.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Washington News Media
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025Production design for newspapers and magazines.
Graphic Designer at Cooke Communications
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025Print and digital design for community publications.
Art Director at The Flathead Beacon (Premier edition)
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025Art direction and design leadership.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers
January 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025Editorial layout and visual design.
Art Director at The Fayetteville Observer
January 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025Lead design and layout for newspaper sections.
at Spokesman-Review
January 1, 2023 - PresentArt Director at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025 at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025 at High Range Designs
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025 at The Post Register
January 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025 at Washington News Media
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025 at Cooke Communications
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025 at The Flathead Beacon
January 1, 2011 - October 2, 2025 at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers
January 1, 2007 - October 2, 2025 at The Fayetteville Observer
January 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025Graphic Designer / Art Director at Spokesman-Review
January 1, 2023 - PresentDesign and layout for newspapers and magazines; lead visual storytelling and ensure brand consistency across print and online formats.
Art Director at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led art direction for a lifestyle publication, overseeing visual concepting, photo art direction, and page design.
Graphic Designer at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Created educational graphics and product visuals for Idaho Falls-based brand.
Graphic Designer at High Range Designs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Brand identities, packaging, and digital design for diverse clients.
Graphic Designer at The Post Register
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Layout and design for news sections; contributed to print and online visuals.
Graphic Designer at Washington News Media
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Created graphics for newspapers/magazines; supported editorial layouts.
Art Director at The Flathead Beacon
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Premier edition; art direction, layout, and visual storytelling for a Kalispell publication.
Graphic Designer at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Layout and design across multiple papers; contributed to styles and sections.
Graphic Designer at The Fayetteville Observer
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005Design and production of newspaper sections; responsible for visuals across pages.
Freelance/Temporary Work at Self-Employed (Spokane, WA)
January 1, 2022 - PresentFreelance design, illustration, and screen printing tasks for various clients.
Designer/Illustrator at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Graphic design and art production for educational products.
Screen Printer/Designer at High Range Designs/Laid-Back USA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Screen printing and graphic design work for apparel and product lines.
Signmaker / Graphic Designer at FastSigns
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Sign and graphics production for commercial clients.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed (Idaho Falls)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Freelance design and illustration projects.
Screen Printer / Illustrator at Island Xpertees
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Screen printing, artwork, and apparel graphics.
Graphic Designer / Art at Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers (The Intelligencer)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007Graphics, layout, and visual storytelling for newspaper/magazine publications.
Game Designer / Character Designer at Kesmai Inc.
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997Game design and character design for interactive projects.
Screen Printer at High Peak Screen Printers
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994Screen printing production and related artwork.
Designer at Island Genius/Hapinest
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Created visual identity and print/online assets; conceptualized packaging and educational materials.
Education
Graduate at The School of Communication Arts (computer graphics)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (visual communication)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate at The School of Communication Arts (computer graphics)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (visual communication)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Web Design at College of Eastern Idaho
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Flash Professional at Sterling Ledet & Associates, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025InDesign at Aquent Graphics Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Advanced Photoshop at CompuMaster
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate at The School of Communication Arts (computer graphics)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (visual communication)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate (Computer Graphics) at The School of Communication Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate (Visual Communication) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Web Design at College of Eastern Idaho
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Flash Professional at Sterling Ledet & Associates, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025InDesign at Aquent Graphics Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Advanced Photoshop at CompuMaster
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Graduate (computer graphics) at The School of Communication Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate (visual communication) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Web Design at College of Eastern Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Flash Professional at Sterling Ledet & Associates, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026InDesign at Aquent Graphics Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Advanced Photoshop at CompuMaster
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate (computer graphics) at The School of Communication Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate (visual communication) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Web Design (Continued Education) at College of Eastern Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Flash Professional at Sterling Ledet & Associates, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026InDesign at Aquent Graphics Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Advanced Photoshop at CompuMaster
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Quark Express at Quark Inc.
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate at The School of Communication Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Qualifications
Best Illustration - North Carolina Press Association (Second place)
January 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025Graphics and Illustrations (First place) - North Carolina Press Association
January 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025Best Illustration - Society of Professional Journalists (Northwest Chapter)
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Best Front Page - Montana Newspaper Association (Better Newspaper Contest) / Best Front Page - 2010
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025Best News Graphic - Montana Newspaper Association / Best Outdoor Page - 2009
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025PAT Reese Award (NC) – Hustle, dedication & excellence in journalism
January 1, 1999 - October 2, 2025PAT Reese Award (NC) – Hustle, dedication & excellence in journalism
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025Graphics and Illustrations (First place) - SPJ Northwest Chapter
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Best Illustration - North Carolina Press Association
January 1, 2019 - January 15, 2026Graphics and Illustrations (Second place) - North Carolina Press Association
January 1, 2014 - January 15, 2026Best Special Section: Profile - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2013 - January 15, 2026Best Front Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Sports Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Outdoor Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Cartoon - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Front Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Outdoor Page or Section - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Cartoon - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Lifestyle Page(s) or Section - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Special Section: Winter Guide - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic (Third place) - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Overall Design/Composition (Second place) - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Front Page - Montana Newspaper Association
January 1, 2000 - January 15, 2026PAT Reese Award (NC) - Hustle, dedication & excellence in journalism
January 1, 1999 - January 15, 2026PAT Reese Award (NC) - Hustle, dedication & excellence in journalism
January 1, 2000 - January 15, 2026Best Illustration - Second Place
January 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026Graphics and Illustrations - First Place (Northwest Chapter)
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Best Illustration - 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 15, 2026Graphics and Illustrations - Second Place (Northwest Chapter)
January 1, 2014 - January 15, 2026Best Special Section: Profile - 2013
January 1, 2013 - January 15, 2026Best Front Page - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Page - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Sports Page - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Outdoor Page - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Cartoon - 2010
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026Best Front Page - 2009
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic - 2009
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Outdoor Page or Section - 2009
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Cartoon - 2009
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Best Lifestyle Page(s) or Section - 2008
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Special Section: Winter Guide - 2008
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best News Graphic (Third Place) - 2008
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Overall Design/Composition (Second Place) - 2008
January 1, 2008 - January 15, 2026Best Illustration - 2007
January 1, 2007 - January 15, 2026Best Editorial Cartoons - 2005
January 1, 2005 - January 15, 2026Web Design - College of Eastern Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Flash Professional - Sterling Ledet & Associates, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Indesign - Aquent Graphics Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Advanced Photoshop - CompuMaster
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Gaming, Education
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