EDUCATION
MA, Magazine Publishing (Distinction), London College of Communications, London, England - September 2014
BS, Fashion Marketing & Management (Honors), The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, CA - September 2011
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator
Social Media Marketing
Pre-press technology
Data storage management
Copywriting + Copyediting
Content curation + Commissioning
Graphic + Layout + Template Design
Interactive Design
Mac + PC Platform
Microsoft Office
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Art & Design Director - OLTRE Magazine (Oct 2022 - Present)
Develop and design the magazine’s complete visual identity and aesthetic.
Ensure brand consistency across the issues and within each issue.
Provide art direction for photo shoots, illustrations, and other visual elements.
Produce editorial and layout design for printed editions, media decks, and branded packages.
Work with editorial staff to identify freelance needs and oversee contact with photographers and artists, as needed.
Cast and cultivate relationships with an international network of creative talent.
Travel internationally and domestically to direct on-location photoshoots.
Lead execution of multidisciplinary projects across various mediums.
Manage the design and art production workflow stages from pre to post.
Manage creatives in meeting project deadlines and producing compelling, on-brand content.
Ensure that the print issues are produced on time, on budget, and that quality-control standards are met.
Arrange design proofing schedule with printers for the timely delivery of printed editions to the distribution warehouse.
Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Creative & Art Director - Teeth Magazine (2013 - Present) | www.teethmag.net
Develop and direct the magazine’s complete visual identity and voice.
Create an evocative graphic language that is applied to a full range of print and digital assets.
Commission and oversee all print features, online content, and social posts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest).
Produce editorial and layout design for printed editions, media decks, and branded packages.
Oversee planning and scheduling of the entire issue production cycle and maintain the art/photo department schedule.
Cast and cultivate relationships with an international network of creative talent.
Lead execution of multidisciplinary projects across various mediums.
Collaborate with photographers, artists, writers, and various creative talents for featured print and online coverage.
Manage creatives in meeting project deadlines and producing compelling, on-brand content.
Edit all online and print copies for consistency and accuracy.
Manage the design and production workflow stages from pre to post.
Ensure that the print issues are produced on time, on budget and that quality-control standards are met.
Review and oversee all paperwork and invoices related to contracts, design, production, and distribution.
Arrange with printers and export vendors for the timely delivery of printed editions to the distribution warehouse.
Freelance Creative Director & Stylist (2010 - Present) | www.devinduckworth.com
Fashion, wardrobe, and commercial styling for print/online editorial, campaigns, lookbooks, music videos, and e-commerce.
Creative consulting for clients in the fashion, music, beauty, publishing, lifestyle, design, and media industries.
Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout and after the entire creative process.
Foster customer relationships through individualized attention and clienteling.
Advanced knowledge of seasonal fashion, accessories, and beauty trends.
Produce bespoke visual content that evolves and elevates business identity.
Pitch and produce on-brand, client-focused content for print, digital, and social channels.
Work strategically with cross-functional teams to create inventive avenues for revenue streams.
Implement knowledge and experience in the editorial process for custom content creation and development.
Production coordination and full team casting.
Develop tailored budget proposals and allocation sheets.
Manage team asset deliverables with set deadlines.
Director of Print Publishing - Fodor’s Travel (Nov 2019 - Oct 2022) | www.fodors.com/guidebooks
Managed the design and production workflow and shaped procedures and standards to ensure that publications were produced on time, on budget, and that quality-control standards were met.
Oversaw planning and scheduling of the entire book production cycle.
Maintained the art/photo schedule for the departments.
Reviewed and oversaw the processing of all paperwork and invoices related to design, production, and distribution.
Solicit manufacturing estimates, select vendors, and negotiate terms.
Managed a team of over ten staff members, including design and production, photo, and production editorial.
Guided production team in resolving issues, and troubleshooting problems.
Worked with design staff to identify freelance needs and oversee contact with designers, typesetters, and illustrators, as needed.
Arranged with printers and shipping vendors for the timely and economical delivery of travel guides to distribution warehouses.
Coordinated with our distribution partners to manage physical inventory and all digital assets required for book distribution.
Collaborated with internal tech teams for technology needs and updates to any current systems or processes.
Kept up to date with technology as it relates to images, prepress, print production, digital asset storage, and other relevant areas.
Participated in weekly scheduling meetings and updated appropriate stakeholders if schedules were running behind.
Managed the production and design of all sales & marketing collateral.
Senior Stylist - Stitch Fix (May 2017 - November 2019) | www.stitchfix.com
Provided personalized styling based on body type, height, weight, location, and style preference.
Offered tailored selections ranging from petite to plus and luxe categories.
Fostered customer relationships through individualized attention and clienteling.
Delivered elevated customer service with advanced knowledge of products, trends, and styling.
Utilized copywriting experience in creating company-aligned correspondence with each client.
Senior Staff Writer - Indie Shuffle (September 2010 - March 2015) | www.indieshuffle.com
Composed multiple articles calling attention to independent artists, songs, albums, and live shows.
Curated content and playlists referencing electronic, hip-hop, indie rock, and various alternative genres.
Maintained relationships with music labels and various artists for featured releases.
Head Copywriter - Dolls Kill (February 2013 - July 2013) | www.dollskill.com
Defined and maintained the Dolls Kill voice in relation to the brand’s values.
Composed and produced copy for e-commerce product descriptions.
Curated newsletter headliners, subjects, and content.
Strategized and executed new creative concepts and copy for online promotions and digital campaigns.
Contributing Writer - NYLON Magazine (November 2012 - July 2013) | www.nylon.com
Curated content and collected imagery for Nylon Daily newsletters.
Gathered informative details on current city-wide events and promotions.
Met strict deadlines to submit content four times per week.
Established and maintained relationships with PR reps and various organizations for featured content.
Senior Interactive Magazine Designer - Google, Inc. (December 2011 - April 2013)
Redesigned, converted, and uploaded content to interactively function on a digital platform.
Developed and exercised a system of quality assurance to ensure on-time delivery of assets.
Maintained a schedule of monthly digital editions for Android 7” and 10” tablet devices.
Implemented new design and organizational structures to suit publication demands.
Provided technical support and led 5+ team members in the design workflow process.