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Kaden Stephens

HEY, I’M KADEN!

I’m an illustrator, designer, and visual artist who thrives in creating captivating designs. My passion for design sparked at a young age, fueling a lifelong pursuit to elevate every project I touch. I create designs that are not only mind-blowing but also reflect my strengths in creativity and analytical thinking. I enjoy solving problems and having fun with what I do, which is perfectly illustrated by my love for puzzles, escape rooms, and board games.

Growing up in a small Wyoming town, I learned the vital skill of hard work. As a stonemason’s apprentice, I learned firsthand the value of putting everything you have into your work. Each day left my hands torn and bloodied, but it also instilled an unwavering commitment to excellence. Whether hoisting massive rocks 50 feet into the air or designing the next best logo, I understand that greatness demands effort. Fast forward to today where the trowel has been replaced with a stylus, I continue to put in every last effort to make my work the highest quality and to push the bounds of creativity.

Feel free to check out some of my latest work!

Experience

2023-2024 | Senior Graphic Designer
Soapbox Agency | Rexburg, ID
  • Designed graphics, images, brand identities, and animations via the parameters of the creative brief
  • Led a team of graphic designers by managing team functions, developing creative processes and organizing project timelines
  • Collaborated with different departments to ensure consistency in project message, tone, purpose and scope
  • Interpreted client ideas and expectations to produce deliverables that meet project goals

  • Provided constructive and specific feedback to designers to ensure consistent high-quality work

2020-2023 | Graphic Designer / Team Lead
BYU-Idaho Campus Curriculum Development | Rexburg, ID
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills by designing with a team and collaborating with campus faculty and mentors
  • Design complex graphics through various Adobe software products and HTML/CSS
  • Collaborate directly with 50+ university faculty members to design and develop efficient course curriculums that have benefitted 10,000+ college students
  • Train 20+ coworkers in areas of software usage, collaboration, professionalism, communication, and creativity
2018-2019 | Stonemason's Apprentice
Stewart Masonry Inc. | Star Valley, WY
  • Delegated clear and concise instructions to fellow crewmates in accordance with a strict schedule
  • Displayed strong adaptability to diverse materials, tasks, and locations
  • Exemplified dependability in finalizing projects to a high standard of quality
  • Developed a strong work ethic with an outstanding performance in often hazardous environments  

Education

  • Bachelor of science in Communications

Brigham Young University-Idaho

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.98
  • Emphasis: Visual Communication
  • High School Diploma

Star Valley High School

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.84
  • Graduated a member of the National Honor Society

SKILLS

  • Hard Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Bridge, XD, Premiere and Fresco), photography, Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Blender, Canva, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), HTML/CSS

  • Soft Skills

Creativity, Communication, Time Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Focus, Decision Making, Dependability, Cooperation, Adaptability, Leadership

NEED A DESIGNER?

Contact me if you have any questions or are interested in working together.

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