I am an award-winning NYC based branding, packaging, identity and advertising graphic designer and design director with nearly 20 years experience working at top agencies across countless global brands in consumer packaged goods, beauty, health, food and beverage, finance and philanthropic sectors.…

Aaron Stephenson

I am an award-winning NYC based branding, packaging, identity and advertising graphic designer and design director with nearly 20 years experience working at top agencies across countless global brands in consumer packaged goods, beauty, health, food and beverage, finance and philanthropic sectors.…

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I am an award-winning NYC based branding, packaging, identity and advertising graphic designer and design director with nearly 20 years experience working at top agencies across countless global brands in consumer packaged goods, beauty, health, food and beverage, finance and philanthropic sectors.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Walrus NYC
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Oversee assignments, manage teams, and provide design direction for identity systems, poster design, book design, print and digital design.
Freelance Designer at Pentagram Design NYC
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Contracted by team Paula Scher to assist in branding and signage design projects.
Senior Designer at The Partners NYC
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Design for and lead a team of designers through branding, packaging, and promotional design; clients include Colgate, Almay, Revlon, Deloitte, Water Unite.
Senior Designer at JKR NYC
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Design for and lead a team of designers through branding, packaging, and promotional design; clients include Budweiser, Popeyes, Stella Artois, Blackened Whiskey, Kashi, Bevel, and Heinz.
Associate Design Director at Vault 49 NYC
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Direct a team of designers, as well as illustrators and 3D artists across branding, packaging, promotional, and editorial design; clients include Baileys, Sol, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Bells, and various start-up brands.
Freelance Designer at Design Bridge NYC
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Worked on Walgreens store-brand packaging, Durex packaging, Tyson Chic'ben packaging, Lifescan OneTouch Vis ID packaging.
Freelance Designer at Various Agencies NYC
February 1, 2022 - Present
Design direction around branding, packaging, and campaign design for various projects and agencies on contract bases. Proficiencies include branding, custom type and lettering, typography; Adobe Creative Suite; Fontlab; Cinema 4D; Microsoft Office Suite.
Designer at Pentagram NYC (Freelance)
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Contracted by team Paula Scher to assist in various branding and signage design projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing at University of Georgia
September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010
The Creative Circus at The Creative Circus
September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Marketing at University of Georgia
September 1, 2006 - December 1, 2010

Qualifications

TIME — The 25 Best Inventions of 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Fast Company Design | Innovation by Design Award
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Cannes Gold Lion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Cannes Bronze Lion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Communication Arts Award of Excellence
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level