About
I have the eye for design, a positive/go-getter attitude and leadership skills to do any job successfully and I am always ready for a new challenge. I have been working with high-end brands for the past 12 years on everything from full magazine designs, ad campaigns (digital, print and experiential), photoshoots, website design and brand refreshes/concepts. One of my biggest passions is travel and I have had the luxury of working in the industry as well as the luxury retail space and magazine design. I have also been in a leadership role for the past 8 years, overseeing freelancers, designers, photographers and production coordinators.
I have had the luxury of a career filled with a variety of technical and creative challenges. These challenges have allowed me to become a swiss-army-knife for different types of projects, teams and industries. Throughout all of these challenges, the skills I have developed have allowed me to stand out from the pack. My ability to look at a creative project and find the most effective processes and structure has propelled me into a blooming career. While most creatives don’t enjoy the process and organizational side of their careers, I thrive here and enjoy it.
Work Experience
Freelance Creative Director | 2014-Present
I work with clients on any creative/leadership/production needs including; magazine design, ad campaigns (digital, social, print, and experiential) UX/UI design and product design. My clients have included: Lucchese Bootmaker, CNN+, Younger Partners, D Magazine, Better Block Foundation, Little Sous, American Airlines, Motista, Tool of NA, Johnnie Studios, and Erin Mathews Real Estate.
Creative Director - Monkedia: The Kitch and Project Yes | 2020-Present
I was the Creative Director for the Internal Brands department at Monkedia. Also, I was Creative Director of The Kitch, a food media company and Project Yes, a scratch-off challenge book company; some brands housed under Monkedia, along with other projects. I was responsible for the operation front start to finish including; product development, marketing, logistics, operations, finance and customer service. I managed a team of designers, copywriters, photographers and videographers and worked with other departments within the company to fulfill the needs of each brand.
Art Manager | Creative Producer | Production Manager - D Magazine | 2016-2020
I worked with three different Art Directors for 4 magazines titles as a lead on processes and workflow, working as a project manager, photo researcher, scheduler, style assistant, and jump-in as needed for the most critical elements of the project. I helped envision the creative briefs, budgets, and schedules of each project with photographers, marketing personnel, internal teams and other designers. I designed the front of book magazine pages, event and digital materials. I was also the contact point for all creative needs; internal and external.
Worked as the Production Manager on coordinating all phases of production (pre-production to final product) between creative, editorial, logistics, operations, and finance; created ads, and preflighted print (editorial and ad) and digital pages. I was in charge of yearly calendars for every department and streamlined all processes and also helped improve creative workflow.
Book Publishing Art Director | Production Manager - Panache / Inspired Intermedia | 2014 - 2015
I designed all templates and custom layouts for gallery books and marketing materials. I also trafficked assets for all client books while managing a team of designers and production coordinators. I was the point of contact for all external clients and controlled the quality of all products + maintained relationships with printers, photographers and other vendors.
Graphic Designer - The World Residensea / Global Luxury Mega-Yacht | 2012-2014
I created customs marketing pieces, daily fliers, menus, and travel brochures for multiple clients and departments (internal and external) including; Chopard, Buglari and many other high end retail clients and five-star chefs. I also managed a team of interns from multiple countries, all while traveling the world.
Senior Desktop Publisher - DynCorp International (DOD Contractor) | 2012
Ski Lift Operator - Copper Mountain | 2011-2012
Sports Photographer | Design Internship - University of Texas at Arlington | 2010-2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud | Creative Direction: Stills, Motion and Event | Print Preparation | Post-Production | Squarespace | XD | Shopify | Asana | Trello | Airtable | Time-Management | Leadership
Education
Southern Methodist University - MBA Candidate - 2022-2024
The University Of Texas at Arlington | Bachelors: Art - 2006-2010
Alpha Chi Omega | Panhellenic Council | Student Film And Video Organization | AIGA
References
“Run, don’t walk, to hire Morganne Stewart. When Morganne joined our Art team at D Magazine for the Production department, we were already well aware of her positive attitude, sunny disposition, and impeccable work ethic. So we were delighted when Morganne exceeded those expectations in every way. She is proactive in her work assignments. She is 100% committed to quality. And she has an inherent good sense of design. All while maintaining a can-do attitude, always ready to take charge or lend a hand where needed. I can’t recommend her enough.”
- Kevin Goodbar, Art Director, D Magazine
Info
@morgannestewart
