Erin F. Otwell

Produces visuals for editorial products across all stories and platforms, including events, social media, newsletters, podcasts, and livestreams. Commissions and art directs photo shoots and illustrations, and creates custom editorial illustrations to support and enhance coverage. Collaborates with editors and writers to design charts and other data visualizations, and designs presentations, slides, and external materials.

Managed design and production for the magazine, website, and all Science News Media products. Supervised and trained design department staff and oversaw budgets for magazine and website art and design. Directed end-to-end design work to ensure consistent, clear visual storytelling across print and digital formats.

Commissioned illustration and photography from freelance artists while producing custom artwork, including graphics and photo illustrations. Designed layouts for each issue across print, tablet, and web platforms. Worked closely with editors and writers to select art that is specific and relevant to the story and analyzed data to create clear, concise informational graphics.