I am an award-winning art director who designs everything from print publications and fashion patterns to web and social media content. I have a strong background in photography and collaborate with photographers nationwide, providing support for photoshoots and styling as needed. I oversee all projects from concept to completion, meet tight deadlines, and manage print preparation and production to ensure crisp, on-brand results. I bring a collaborative approach to editorial design, blending creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver compelling visual stories across print and digital platforms. aliceashe.com // @avadesign

Alice Ashe

I am an award-winning art director who designs everything from print publications and fashion patterns to web and social media content. I have a strong background in photography and collaborate with photographers nationwide, providing support for photoshoots and styling as needed. I oversee all projects from concept to completion, meet tight deadlines, and manage print preparation and production to ensure crisp, on-brand results. I bring a collaborative approach to editorial design, blending creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver compelling visual stories across print and digital platforms. aliceashe.com // @avadesign

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I am an award-winning art director who designs everything from print publications and fashion patterns to web and social media content. I have a strong background in photography and collaborate with photographers nationwide, providing support for photoshoots and styling as needed. I oversee all projects from concept to completion, meet tight deadlines, and manage print preparation and production to ensure crisp, on-brand results.

I bring a collaborative approach to editorial design, blending creative direction with practical production workflows to deliver compelling visual stories across print and digital platforms.

aliceashe.com // @avadesign

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Director at Zonda (Builder Magazine)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designs layouts and manages production for the quarterly print magazine. Commissions illustrations and photography and conceptualizes photoshoots. Color corrects photography and visuals and prepares files for both print and online. Works closely with the Editorial Team to help create strong graphics for social media that enhance print features and drive traffic to website. Provides support and constructive feedback to other designers.
Contributing Designer at Washingtonian Magazine
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designs feature, lifestyle, and food section layouts for monthly magazines. Concepts and presents ideas for photoshoots. Commissions and reviews illustrations. Presents layouts in Figma and collaborates with Creative Team.
Senior Graphic Designer + Freelance Art Director at Zonda—Architect and Residential Architect Magazines
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Worked with Creative Team and Editorial Staff to create compelling visual stories for print magazines. Promoted the magazine brands through website and social media graphics. Maintained positive relationships with architecture firms, photographers, and illustrators worldwide.
Senior Graphic Designer + Freelance Art Director at Zonda—Architect and Residential Architect Magazines
January 1, 2022 - Present
Continuation of senior designer and freelance art director responsibilities for architecture magazines.
Senior Graphic Designer + Project Manager at Blue House Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
Designed a variety of marketing materials and merchandise for associations nationwide. Managed clients and responded to requests in an attentive and timely manner. Adhered to project schedules and balanced multiple projects at once.
Art Director at Zonda — Builder Magazine
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designs layouts and manages production for the quarterly print magazine; commissions illustrations and photography; conceptualizes photoshoots; color corrects photography and visuals; prepares files for print and online; collaborates with Editorial Team to create strong graphics for social media and drive traffic to the website.
Senior Graphic Designer + Freelance Art Director at Zonda — Architect and Residential Architect Magazines
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Created visual stories for architectural magazines; promoted magazine brands through website and social media graphics; maintained relationships with architecture firms, photographers, and illustrators worldwide.
Senior Graphic Designer + Freelance Art Director at Zonda — Architect and Residential Architect Magazines
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created visual stories for architectural magazines; promoted magazine brands through website and social media graphics; maintained relationships with architecture firms, photographers, and illustrators worldwide.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services