I’m looking for a graphic design or design-adjacent role where I can create clear, effective visual solutions across print and digital mediums. I’m especially interested in teams that value strong design systems, production-ready work, and collaboration. I thrive in structured, fast-paced environments that balance creativity with problem-solving and support continuous learning and growth.
Derek Steger
@dereksteger
A multidisciplinary professional bridging Information Technology and Graphic Design to deliver thoughtful, technically sound design solutions.
What I'm looking for
Expertise spans print, brand development, environmental design, database management, web development, SEO applications, and front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design. Known for strong problem-solving skills, UI usability, and data-driven design thinking, with a collaborative approach and a consistent record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Prepress
Philipp Lithographing Company
Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)
Perform prepress production tasks for commercial printing, ensuring accurate proofs and press-ready files to reduce print errors and improve turnaround time.
Prepress
Philipp Lithographing Company
Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)
Manage prepress workflows for printing and packaging, ensuring production-ready files and improving proof accuracy for high-volume runs.
Sign Specialist
Signs & Lines By Stretch
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)
Produced and installed signage and vinyl graphics, managing large-format printing and finishing to meet client specifications and delivery timelines.
Sign Specialist
Signs & Lines By Stretch
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)
Produced and installed signage, managing large-format printing and finishing to meet client specifications and deadlines.
Sign Specialist | Graphic Designer
EP-Direct
Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Designed and produced signage and graphics for clients, handled large-format print production and quality checks to ensure accurate brand representation.
EP-Direct Sign Specialist
EP-Direct
Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Created and produced signs for clients, handling design adjustments, printing, and installation coordination to ensure timely delivery.
Graphic Designer
Signarama
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)
Created print-ready designs and managed production workflows for signage and graphics across multiple locations, improving consistency and production efficiency.
Graphic Designer
Signarama
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)
Designed signage and marketing materials, managed production files and assisted with shop floor printing and finishing operations.
Graphic Designer
Westphal
Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Led business marketing and branding projects, produced creative assets for social media and custom apparel, and managed promotional product design.
Graphic Designer
Westphal
Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Delivered branding, marketing collateral, social media creative, and custom apparel/promotional product designs to support client campaigns.
Graphics Technician
Bemis Company, Inc.
Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 (8 months)
Supported production art development and quality assurance for packaging graphics, executing proofs and preparing files for press to maintain brand fidelity.
Graphics Technician
Bemis Company, Inc.
Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 (8 months)
Prepared production art and performed quality assurance for packaging graphics to ensure print-ready assets and adherence to specifications.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Center Printing
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Handled digital and offset print production, customer service, finishing, and vinyl graphics to deliver print projects from design through final production.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Center Printing
Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Supported digital and offset production, creating print-ready designs and assisting with finishing, vinyl graphics, and customer service.
Print Operator and Designer
DigiCOPY
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Operated iGen4 digital press and produced design work, managing production, finishing, and customer service to meet tight print deadlines.
Print Operator and Designer
DigiCOPY
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Operated iGen4 digital press and produced design work for clients, managing production, finishing, and customer interactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2023 - 2024
Completed Bachelor of Science studies in Information Technology between March 2023 and March 2024.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
2013 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from 2013 to 2017.
Fond du Lac High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
2009 - 2013
Attended Fond du Lac High School and obtained a High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Social media
Skills
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