The Art Editor employed in commercial print media like magazines and newspapers acts as the final judge and arbiter in the overall design aesthetics and creative content to be used in every edition of the printed material. He/she is responsible for overseeing the artistry and creative direction that a team of section editors must comply with to ensure a unified cohesive look and feel of the publication.
Art Editor for Print/Magazine Resume Template
Marianne H. Lawrence
Abbe St., Detroit, Michigan
Phone: (586) 231-2887
Objective
To work as an Art Editor in a large circulation magazine specializing in photography and the visual arts hobbies
Summary of Qualification
- 7 years of experience in the print media profession with the last 5 years as the head of the art department of a large hobby magazine.
- Excellent creative and artistic skills
- Excellent command of Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker editing tools.
Career Experience/Job History
2004 – Present: Associate Art Editor, Digital Hobbies Americas, Detroit
- Conduct regular editorial staff meetings for artists, photographers and layout artists to brainstorm ideas on the tactical looks of the upcoming edition along the lines of the overall thematic design of the publication.
- Simulate the artistic layout in PageMaker for approval by the Editor in Chief.
- Attend seminars and lectures on technological advances in print media.
- Develop web version of the magazine in coordination with web artists.
- Coordinate with the webmaster in ensuring that the website is a mirror of the print version of the publication.
- Collaborate with layout artist in finalizing the edition.
- Ensure that all graphics and photo materials are submitted 2 days before copy deadline to leave enough time for finalizing selection.
Education
2005 – 2007: MBA, Michigan State University
1999 – 2003: BA Commercial and Industrial Arts, Milwaukee Institute of Art Design
Professional reference will be furnished upon request