Vice President, Creative and Production

As the Vice President of Creative and Production  for Fusework Studios, Nellie brings with her 10 years of industry experience in graphic and product design, product development and project management, domestic and overseas manufacturing and printing, as well as a wide variety of strategic marketing and branding experience.  Stout oversees the creative standards and direction for the company, as well as serving as the lead over the project management staff.

Nellie joined Fusework Studios in 2007 after developing her skills within creative services for several Indiana companies. She kick started her career with Dorel Juvenile Group as a graphic and product designer developing custom work for many of the country’s largest mass retailers as well as producing licensed creations with clients including Eddie Bauer, Disney, Nascar, and Beatrix Potter.  While at Dorel, she developed her love for travel and the ability to see her designs come to life in manufacturing around the world.  Stout moved onto to Finishline as the Design Manager for their private label division of mens and womens apparel and accessories.  Again gravitating towards the passion for research, creation and seeing the big picture, she managed multiple seasons of her concepts thru design and development.   Most recently she served as the Executive Director of Design & Development for Cathy’s Concepts Inc., where she further developed her ability to manage a full creative department responsible for all product concepts, design, sourcing and manufacturing , as well as all print and online marketing and advertising.  Stout possesses a strong passion for her career and an ability to develop new and exciting concepts while maintaining an eye for the smallest details throughout the process.

Stout was born and raised in Columbus, IN and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising and Business. She enjoys spending time with her three rowdy nephews and family, working on inventive ways to turn trash into treasure, enjoying time outdoors and watches way too much silly television.