Hi, I’m Stefon Kelly, a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Baltimore with over a decade of experience creating brand identities, publications, packaging, and digital experiences. I blend art direction, illustration, and motion graphics to craft visuals that tell a story and engage audiences. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems with clear, compelling design. I’ve led or contributed to projects for clients and brands across publishing, consumer goods, education, and tech. My toolkit spans print, web, and video, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D tools, and UI/UX workflows, always aiming for high-quality output and positive impact.

Stefon Kelly

Hi, I’m Stefon Kelly, a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Baltimore with over a decade of experience creating brand identities, publications, packaging, and digital experiences. I blend art direction, illustration, and motion graphics to craft visuals that tell a story and engage audiences. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems with clear, compelling design. I’ve led or contributed to projects for clients and brands across publishing, consumer goods, education, and tech. My toolkit spans print, web, and video, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D tools, and UI/UX workflows, always aiming for high-quality output and positive impact.

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Hi, I’m Stefon Kelly, a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Baltimore with over a decade of experience creating brand identities, publications, packaging, and digital experiences. I blend art direction, illustration, and motion graphics to craft visuals that tell a story and engage audiences. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems with clear, compelling design.

I’ve led or contributed to projects for clients and brands across publishing, consumer goods, education, and tech. My toolkit spans print, web, and video, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D tools, and UI/UX workflows, always aiming for high-quality output and positive impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Hyve / Shoptalk
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Art direction, project management, concept development, 3D modeling, illustration, branding, production design, email and presentation design, animation, and brand activation; collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.
Graphic Designer Contractor at Hyve / Shoptalk
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Branding, photo editing, layout design, GFX design.
Graphic Designer at A.P. Keaton
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Motion graphics, illustration, photo editing, layout design, presentation design.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Scholastic
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Publication design, typesetting, photo manipulation, illustration.
Graphic Designer at Michael Aram
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Layout design, publication design, web design, digital design, photography, photo editing, videography.
Graphic Design Contractor at Army Public Health Center
May 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Layout design, data visualization, poster design, branding.
Graduate Teaching Intern at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Assisted faculty with large lecture course; participated and led undergraduate critiques; graded portfolios; led lectures on branding, production design, layout design, photography, packaging design, projection mapping; UI/UX design; motion graphics; web design; 3D modeling.
Graphic Designer at Kinetics Marcom
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019
Layout design, publication design, digital design, animation, branding, motion graphics.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (MFA) at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Post Baccalaureate Certificate In Graphic Design (Post-Bacc) at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts In Studio Art with a Specialization in Graphic Design (BA) at McDaniel College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Honorarium recipient, City of Baltimore
January 1, 2018 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education