Luxury regional publishing demands an uncompromising commitment to tactile beauty, storytelling, and visual harmony. Managing an iconic lifestyle publication like Sun Valley Magazine requires balancing high-end artistic intent with the rigorous operational demands of editorial production cycles, contributor management, and print execution.

• The Problem: Delivering a multi-issue publication on tight deadlines while maintaining a fresh, elevated visual layout that honors local stories, advertiser expectations, and luxury production values.

• The Solution: Served as Creative Director across print operations—architecting editorial grid systems, guiding typography hierarchies, and leading photo shoot art direction. Standardized pre-press workflows and vendor coordination to ensure pristine print quality and budget alignment without sacrificing artistic rigor.

• Awards:

  • Ozzie: Best Feature Design

  • Ozzie: Best Use of Photography

  • Maggie, Ozzie, Eddy - Best Magazine Design

Capabilities & Deliverables

• Creative Direction & Editorial Layout

• Typography Hierarchy & Grid Systems

• Print Production & Pre-Press Management

• Vendor, Printing, & Budget Oversight

• Photo Shoot Art Direction

• Copywriting & Content Curation