Publication Design

I’m a contract magazine/book creative director and award-winning graphic designer with over 24 years of publishing production experience in lifestyle, hospitality, playbills, art lifestyle, sports, fashion and professional trade association periodicals. The following are the hats I wear. 

Graphic Designer & Creative Director: I take publications from inception to press, and my work goes beyond designing editorial and advertorial layouts. I participate in the whole process—creating editorial story line-ups, providing creative direction for new concepts, and branding, all within set budgets while keeping a sharp eye out for errors. In addition to ongoing projects, I create style and layout templates for one-time clients who prefer to produce their own magazines and need help building a unified, polished look.

Photo Editor & Photographer: I coordinate and edit assignment photography, working with multiple contributors or researching and purchasing stock photography. I direct photoshoots and communicate the client’s vision effectively in precise photography terms, both as an experienced photographer and an art director with an overall vision. Besides being proficient in photo organization and editing software, I’m also skilled in effective image selection, color correction, and digital photo manipulation/retouching. When requested, I provide my photography services—see the photography page.

Production Specialist: I’m highly proficient in all aspects of the publication industry, digital workflow in the Adobe Suite environment, and press files preparation for CMYK and spot color models. When needed, I oversee color-proofing processes and attend press checks, to ensure quality on press.

My experience includes managing advertising production and ensuring requested/most effective ad placement.

Preparing and posting digital versions of magazines online is the final production step I provide for some of my clients. I’ve also collaborated with web designers to create a more engaging interactive experience.

Project Manager: I work directly with business owners, publishers, art directors, writers, editors, and advertising sales reps to plan project milestones, define deadlines, budgets, and allocate resources. I also independently manage multiple clients’ accounts while following deadlines.

When needed, I work within non-disclosure agreements and maintain pre-release confidentiality.

International Work & Languages: I have extensive international travel experience, both business and personal, and can accept projects that require travel. I’ve worked in multicultural environments on publications in English, Japanese and Czech. I’m fluent in English and Czech, and familiar with Russian, German and Spanish.