Summary:
Highly experienced publication designer and editorial art director designing and producing high-quality publications. Proven track record of developing engaging and innovative designs for national and local magazines, as well as custom content marketing publications. Excellent at collaborating with editorial teams, working with clients, and meeting tight deadlines.
Highly experienced publication designer and editorial art director designing and producing high-quality publications. Proven track record of developing engaging and innovative designs for national and local magazines, as well as custom content marketing publications. Excellent at collaborating with editorial teams, working with clients, and meeting tight deadlines.
Experience:
InMaricopa.com | Maricopa, AZ | June 2009 – Present
Designer | InMaricopa Magazine
Design monthly InMaricopa Magazine, annual relocation and visitor guide, health guide, advertisements, and marketing collateral.
Collaborate with editor and publisher to develop engaging content and layouts.
Make changes and corrections as requested by editor.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
Design monthly InMaricopa Magazine, annual relocation and visitor guide, health guide, advertisements, and marketing collateral.
Collaborate with editor and publisher to develop engaging content and layouts.
Make changes and corrections as requested by editor.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
REM Custom Communications | Scottsdale, AZ | 2020 – Present
DESIGNER | INPAINT MAGAZINE
Design InPaint Magazine, a custom publication catering to the commercial paint industry.
Work closely with editor and creative service director to develop engaging content and layouts.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
Design InPaint Magazine, a custom publication catering to the commercial paint industry.
Work closely with editor and creative service director to develop engaging content and layouts.
Prepare PDF press files for printer.
LocalIQ/Gannett | Phoenix, AZ | January 2023 – March 2024
DESIGNER | RETREATS ARIZONA LIVING
Design monthly tabbed insert in the Arizona Republic focusing on new home developments and lifestyle for the Phoenix area.
Source stock photography and illustrations where appropriate.
Design monthly tabbed insert in the Arizona Republic focusing on new home developments and lifestyle for the Phoenix area.
Source stock photography and illustrations where appropriate.
Backspin Media | Phoenix, AZ | 2010 – 2021
ART DIRECTOR | AZ GOLF INSIDER
Designed quarterly association publication for the Arizona Golf Association.
Designed quarterly association publication for the Arizona Golf Association.
Sports Publishing | Phoenix, AZ | 2005 – 2009
Design Director | POST Magazine
Conceptualized and designed the launch of the national monthly sport and celebrity lifestyle POST Magazine.
Designed media kit and marketing materials.
Designed all content and advertising for the magazine.
Designed three softcover books for the Arizona Cardinals, Boston Celtics, and LA Lakers.
Conceptualized and designed the launch of the national monthly sport and celebrity lifestyle POST Magazine.
Designed media kit and marketing materials.
Designed all content and advertising for the magazine.
Designed three softcover books for the Arizona Cardinals, Boston Celtics, and LA Lakers.
Republic Media | Phoenix, AZ | 2004 – 2005
Senior Art Director | ARIZONA WOMAN
Solely responsible for designing the local newsstand publication for businesswomen, Arizona Woman.
Assigned photo and illustration needs and managed art budget.
Art directed photo shoots and brainstormed art ideas with the editor.
Redesigned the magazine, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award in the 2004 Arizona Press Club Awards.
Solely responsible for designing the local newsstand publication for businesswomen, Arizona Woman.
Assigned photo and illustration needs and managed art budget.
Art directed photo shoots and brainstormed art ideas with the editor.
Redesigned the magazine, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd place Magazine Design Award in the 2004 Arizona Press Club Awards.
Tycoon | Phoenix, AZ | 2001 – 2004
Art Director
Conceptualized the launch of the national bi-monthly men’s lifestyle magazine, Tycoon.
Solely responsible for content and advertising design for Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton quarterly custom publication.
Redesigned Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton.
Conceptualized the launch of the national bi-monthly men’s lifestyle magazine, Tycoon.
Solely responsible for content and advertising design for Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton quarterly custom publication.
Redesigned Tycoon and Ritz-Carlton.
State Bar of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | 2000 – 2001
Art Director | ARIZONA ATORNEY
Managed a small design team.
Redesigned Arizona Attorney, a monthly association publication.
Introduced more efficient editorial and production work flow systems.
Planned and implemented an RFP to find new printers for the magazine.
Managed a small design team.
Redesigned Arizona Attorney, a monthly association publication.
Introduced more efficient editorial and production work flow systems.
Planned and implemented an RFP to find new printers for the magazine.
Africa Geographic | Cape Town, South Africa | 1999
Senior Designer
Responsible for the design, layout, and production of three consumer magazines: Discover Africa, Africa – Environment & Wildlife, Africa – Birds & Birding magazines.
Responsible for the design, layout, and production of three consumer magazines: Discover Africa, Africa – Environment & Wildlife, Africa – Birds & Birding magazines.
Times Media Limited | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1996 – 1998
Art Director | OUT THERE MAGAZINE
Managed a small design team.
Art directed shoots and assigned photo and illustration needs.
Highly commended design award, 1998 Specialist Press Association for national publications.
Managed a small design team.
Art directed shoots and assigned photo and illustration needs.
Highly commended design award, 1998 Specialist Press Association for national publications.
Skills:
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, MS Office)
Strong design, layout, and typography skills
Excellent project management and time management skills
Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, MS Office)
Strong design, layout, and typography skills
Excellent project management and time management skills
Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Education:
National Diploma in Graphic Design, Nelson Mandela University, 1989-1992
National Diploma in Graphic Design, Nelson Mandela University, 1989-1992
References:
Available upon request.
Available upon request.