A Design Editor takes responsibility for laying out ads and texts for online and print-based projects. The job description entails completion of the following tasks mentioned on the Design Editor Resume – creating designs using computer software, developing logos, illustrations, and product packages; meeting the needs of the client; creating and maintaining the overall look and aesthetic quality of the publication; handling page layouts and arranging graphics and photos, and working alongside managing editors to ensure the layout corresponds with the publication content.
Design Editors have to be – creative and have a highly developed visual sense; confident in presenting ideas; have a passion for designing, and stay updated with the latest trends and graphic design. Other skills include proficiency in relevant software such as Adobe, and graphic editing software; a strong grasp of typography principles, and a keen understanding of font size and styles. A Bachelor’s degree in fields such as graphic design or visual art is common among job applicants.
Objective : Design Editor is responsible for the design of the website and all other marketing collateral. Creating user experiences that are both beautiful and functional, ensuring that the site design and content reflects the brand and compels visitors to interact.
Skills : Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Corel Draw, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Mac OS, Microsoft Office.
Description :
Weekly page layout for the student newspaper.
Advertisement design for on and off-campus clients.
Supervised fellow editors and design assistants in regards to software tasks and issues.
Wrote and illustrated weekly editorial cartoons.
Photography work for events and profiles.
Trained an assistant designer.
Implemented new graphic approaches to revitalize the paper's appearance.
Increased efficiency by transforming production practices such as new photo editing techniques and file handling and organization.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BFA in Graphic Design
Design Editor Resume
Objective : More than 20 years experience as a graphic and digital design professional Emphasis on publication design, page layout, typography and infographics Web and print design skills Marketing and branding pieces, event graphics and advertising design Able to produce quality work within tight deadlines.
Skills : MS Office, Editing Skills.
Description :
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Verified facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
Prepared camera-ready artwork for print and online usage.
Used Adobe Creative Suite to package stories.
Created informational graphics to submit stories.
Coordinated with photographers for photo support.
Designed and laid out print media under stringent deadlines.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BA in Media Studies
Design Editor Resume
Headline : A recent graduate of the University with a degree in Mathematics. A fast, attentive learner who approaches new problems with enthusiasm, Managing the layout, and design of each page of the weekly newspaper.
Skills : Graphic Design, Photography, Microsoft Office, Abode Creative Suite.
Description :
Responsible for recruiting contributors, writing articles, graphic design, drafting page layouts, website maintenance, and the synthesis of all these creative works into the finalized monthly publication.
Wrote numerous articles on a wide variety of topics throughout my tenure as an editor, and was often responsible for generating all illustrations, typography, and graphic design.
Learned to consistently produce high-quality work under strict and uncompromising deadlines.
Worked with contributors via story meetings and one-on-one discussion to refine and expound upon article ideas.
Copy-edited articles and discussed these edits with contributors in order to turn rough drafts into polished, publication-ready writing.
Designed newspaper pages and infographics.
Managed 5-8 person team; plan and delegate spread to the team.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS in Mathematics
Design Editor Resume
Headline : Ten years experience in a supervisory role as a print and digital editor in news media. Effectively handles multiple editorial projects in a deadline-driven environment. Recognized by management as an accomplished, dependable, and versatile team player. Well-versed in writing, copy editing, and page layout, most recently as a design editor for a capital city newspaper.
Lead designer for a capital city newspaper, specializing in front-page layout, with emphasis on local and state news.
Part-time designer for the Capital City Weekly, a regional weekly newspaper focused on arts and culture.
Membered of a design team responsible for annual special sections.
Collaborated with news editors in daily budget meetings to determine story and photo placement for maximum sales and readership.
Created charts, graphics, and maps to accompany weekly centerpieces.
Photographed community events for use in print and social media.
Worked on a strict deadline to produce quality and timely work.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA in Communication
Design Editor Resume
Objective : Design Editor is responsible for enhancing the brand of the company and developing compelling product designs. This includes creating and managing the design process, coordinating with engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure designs are aligned with the company’s overall vision. This also includes creating and managing design briefs, developing design standards, and creating and managing design assets.
Managed, trained, and coordinated the workflow of staff designers.
Coordinated and developed the theme and design concepts for the yearbook.
Designed the cover and fixed, refined, and prepared all pages of the book.
Worked with printing plant representatives to solve problems and navigate technical difficulties.
Collaborated closely with Editor in Chief, Content Editors, and Photo Editors.
Designed the layout for a miniature newsletter called The Journal.
Determined appropriate text and photos to make for an engaging read.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Sustainable Community Planning
Design Editor Resume
Headline : Design Editor is responsible for creating and editing the production documents, such as the white papers, reports, and web design. It is also responsible for organizing and distributing them to various stakeholders within the company.
Created new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system instruction manual for a national manufacturing company.
Used technical computer skills and attention to detail to develop illustrative visual materials.
Met assigned deadlines and goals while working independently.
Produced 35 out of 50 procedurals within a four-person team.
Produced visual and textual representation of software manual.
Checked each layout for error before going to print.
Created an overall design of the yearbook, manage the development of the book, collaborate with staff.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA in Studio Art
Design Editor Resume
Objective : Design Editor is responsible for the creation of all design documents and marketing collateral. They are responsible for creating a unified, consistent look and feel across all product lines. They are also responsible for the design documentation of new products, and work with engineering to ensure that the new products have a unified look and feel throughout the company.
Placed news stories, photos, and headlines into the paper's layout via InDesign.
Created graphics pertaining to specific stories to engage readers and, production designer.
Updated InDesign file formatting of Messenger's past printed literary magazine.
Compiled accepted writing and images into InDesign book and prepped.
Responsible for all editorial design.
Oversaw design and layout for The Daily Targum, the nation's second-oldest collegiate newspaper.
Frequently built infographics to complement data-centric stories and special issues.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BFA in Fine Arts
Design Editor Resume
Objective : A hard-working, outgoing, and team-oriented person looking to help a company grow as well as solidify a career that benefits from knowledge, experience, and personality. Proficient in Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6, multi-tasking, and working in a competitive field.
Skills : Adobe After Effects, HTML, And CSS.
Description :
Designed master layout and ads purchased by local businesses.
Provided leadership and education for team members in the design, print production, and distribution of the annual film journal.
Design layout of pages; and customized headlines and main body content to work on-page.
Design yearbook page layouts using computer applications.
Sold advertising space to local businesses.
Selected short stories, poems, essays, and art for publication and used InDesign to create original layout spreads.
Directed the visual language and design scheme for multiple issues of Retrospect Journal.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS in Biology
Design Editor Resume
Objective : Design Editor is responsible for editing the designs of the product, ensuring consistency throughout the product design process. This includes reviewing existing designs and ensuring that they are consistent with the brand and messaging.
Skills : Creative Skills, Editing Skills.
Description :
Responsible for maintaining the quality of design for the official student newspaper, published in print for four to five days.
Designed editorial graphics, page layouts, and typography for weekly newspaper front page and section fronts, resulting in more than 20 editorial.
Prepared camera-ready artwork for print and online usage.
Created designs and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles.
Created branding and masthead for the Press.
Created styles and functions of layout for the newspaper.
Proofed and laid out three-section.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BA in Studio Art
Design Editor Resume
Objective : Design Editor is responsible for the design and visual direction of the creative elements in our products. This includes developing product concepts, branding, packaging, and other graphic assets. The Design Editor ensures that each product will continue to meet our customers’ needs by maintaining a high level of consistency across all products and services.
Skills : Designing Skills, Developing Skills.
Description :
Contributed to making Prairie Margins a national publication uniquely spotlighting undergraduate writers.
Developed a contemporary design template.
Designed the 200-page digital journal, website, promotions.
Developed, researched, and wrote two journal submissions.
Designed, developed, and produced layouts, covers, and advertisements for placement.
Performed detailed architectural and design-based research and reviews on never-before-published projects and writing subsequent articles.
Responsible for designing the official layout and design scheme for the fall semester issues of Crossroads Magazine.
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