Design Editor Resume
A design editor typically works for publication house like magazine and newspaper. He or she is also called 'Layout Editor.' The role demands coordinating with editors to enhance the look of the cover page and layout of inner pages. Typical duties of the jobholder include designing pages, creating common theme and concepts, organizing graphics and pictures to make it eye-catching and designing attractive cover pages. A design editor needs to have sound knowledge of design software, good sense of layout and color combination. In addition, the incumbent should also love working with different colleagues and clients. The main objection of the job position is to develop eye-catching cover pages and design for the internal pages of magazines, newspapers, websites, etc.
Design Editor Resume Example
Ronald J. Jones
25 Michael Street
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: 713-772-3092
Email: rjjones@example.com
Career Objective:
Seeking the position of a design editor with a view to utilize my skills and professional experience towards the growth and development of the organization.
Summary of Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of designing graphics and layouts, photography and production
- In-depth knowledge of the styles and techniques of journalistic writing, editing, graphics and photography
- Sound knowledge of the methods and techniques of desktop publishing
- Extensive knowledge of publishing tools and software applications
- Creative, attention to detail with excellent communication skills
- Possess strong management and organizational skills
Work Experience:
Design Editor
ABL Group, Houston, TX
October 2014 - Present
- Formatting contents and cover pages of magazines before publication
- Collecting and organizing text, photographs and content in a pleasing and readable manner
- Manipulating the design properties like font style, type size, spacing, column width and placement to improve looks
- Transferring material to the Internet by using web publishing software
- Creating captions and copy-editing contents in absence of the editor
- Coordinating with other editors to ensure that the publication meets deadlines
- Developing guidelines and stylebooks to create attractive cover page and layout
Layout Staff
Flamic Group, Houston, TX
February 2013 - September 2014
- Assisted design editor in preliminary layout designs and planning for layouts
- Developed cover design concepts for each magazines related to finance, business, lifestyle, etc.
- Coordinated with section editors to discuss new layout ideas for weekly publications
- Created charts, diagrams, and information graphics as required
- Coordinated with photo editor on changes of pictures and graphics
- Performed responsibilities of assisting the layout editor in training of interns
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Designing
ABC University, Houston, TX
2012
Reference:
On request.
