Experience

York Hamilton Corporate Partners

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Remote Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Self-employed

• Art Director



Gulf News

• United Arab Emirates
• Newspaper Publishing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• • Apr 2016 - Jul 2020

  April 2016-July 2020 Art Director, Baby and Child magazine, UAEBaby & Child is a quarterly parenting magazine, website and events brand aimed at pregnant women and mums of children aged 0 to 4. Based in Dubai, we are a one-stop-shop resource for expat mums and mums-to-be who are looking for practical information on having a baby in the UAE.Key responsibiites- Direct the visual style of the brand and work closely with the editor to produce a high quality brand.- I have worked on all the visuals from print, digital, website content, social media and marketing materials.- Collaborate with photographers, stylist, illustrators and prepress to ensure the quality. - Worked closely with the editor to develop brand strategy as well as pitching campaign ideas to advertisers and sponsors.- Conceptualized, styled and directed editorial and advertorial photoshoots - Directly worked with marketing, sales, production,online and clients to ensure whatever design materials required from each will be delivered Show less

• • Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  June 2018-Dec 2019Art Director, InsideOut magazine, UAEInsideOut is a high profile, design-led, quarterly magazine showcasing stylish local and international homes, beautiful gardens, influential design and decorating trends, and the latest must-have décor products. Key responsibiites- Direct the visual style of the brand and work closely with the editor to produce a high quality brand.- I have worked on all the visuals from print, digital, website content, social media and marketing materials.- Collaborate with photographers, stylist, illustrators and prepress to ensure the quality. - Worked closely with the editor to develop brand strategy as well as pitching campaign ideas to advertisers and sponsors.- Conceptualized, styled and directed editorial and advertorial photoshoots - Directly worked with marketing, sales, production, online and clients to ensure whatever design materials required from each will be delivered Show less

• • Jun 2011 - Jun 2017

  June 2011-June 2017Art Director, Aquarius magazine, UAEA monthly women’s lifestyle publication, offering real solutions to real women, focusing on relationships, emotional health, parenting, career and finance, while offering achievable, budget-friendly inspiration in the realms of fashion, beauty, home and travel. - Direct the visual style of the brand and work closely with the editor to produce a high quality brand.- I have also worked on the supplements of this magazines such as AQ Bride, AQ Baby and Beauty Heroes.- Have launched the first women’s lifestyle magazine app and the first personalized cover in the UAE Show less

• • Dec 2006 - May 2011

  Lead Designer, Friday magazine, UAEAward-winning Gulf News, supplement, the biggest-selling newspaper across the Middle East.- Direct the visual style of the brand and work closely with the editor to produce a high quality brand.- Contributed on a major redesign



Summit Media (Summit Publishing Co., Inc.)

• Philippines
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Art Director

  • Nov 2003 - Apr 2015

  Art Director, Candy Magazine, Summit Media Philippines Was the #1 monthly teen print magazine in the country Art Director, Candy Magazine, Summit Media Philippines Was the #1 monthly teen print magazine in the country