Art direction and graphic design professional with 20+ years of experience across news media, print publications, public relations, marketing, and nonprofit arts organizations. Skilled in graphic design, art directions, photo editing, production design, layouts, custom illustrations, and clear data visualization for audiences on every platform.…

Erin F. Otwell

Art direction and graphic design professional with 20+ years of experience across news media, print publications, public relations, marketing, and nonprofit arts organizations. Skilled in graphic design, art directions, photo editing, production design, layouts, custom illustrations, and clear data visualization for audiences on every platform.…

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Art direction and graphic design professional with 20+ years of experience across news media, print publications, public relations, marketing, and nonprofit arts organizations. Skilled in graphic design, art directions, photo editing, production design, layouts, custom illustrations, and clear data visualization for audiences on every platform.

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Work Experience

PHOTO AND ART EDITOR at The Free Press
January 1, 2023 - Present
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.
DESIGN DIRECTOR at Science News
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
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.
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR at Science News
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
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.
MANAGER OF GRAPHIC DESIGN at PMK Associates
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Brainstormed with clients to create multifaceted campaigns spanning micro-sites, social media, email, and print materials. Managed and designed materials for multiple client projects, including white papers, publications, conference materials, websites, and presentations.
DESIGN & PUBLICATION MANAGER at Olney Theatre Center
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Designed marketing and PR materials including show programs, advertisements, emails, and signage. Directed photo shoots for shows and maintained both current and archival photo collections. Coordinated print production by maintaining relationships with printers, obtaining estimates, and overseeing production and delivery of all print products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art at University of Richmond
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Certificate at CDIA at Boston University (Graphic and Web Design)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Qualifications

Certificates in Graphic and Web Design
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government

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