Hi, I’m Mixie von Bormann, an art director and designer with a passion for visuals that communicate and convert. Over the past decade at Future plc’s Guitar World and other editorial brands, I’ve built a track record for dependable teamwork, hitting deadlines, and refining processes to cut costs and speed up online delivery. I’m known for eye-catching design that improves profitability and Newsstand appeal, and I thrive when collaborating with editorial, content, and marketing to elevate brand stories. I love guiding creative across print, digital, and live events—from concept to shoot to prepress. I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams, managed photography and illustration, and steward art/photo budgets while keeping the brand voice intact. I’m excited to continue crafting bold, effective design that resonates with audiences around the world.

Mixie Von Bormann

Hi, I’m Mixie von Bormann, an art director and designer with a passion for visuals that communicate and convert. Over the past decade at Future plc’s Guitar World and other editorial brands, I’ve built a track record for dependable teamwork, hitting deadlines, and refining processes to cut costs and speed up online delivery. I’m known for eye-catching design that improves profitability and Newsstand appeal, and I thrive when collaborating with editorial, content, and marketing to elevate brand stories. I love guiding creative across print, digital, and live events—from concept to shoot to prepress. I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams, managed photography and illustration, and steward art/photo budgets while keeping the brand voice intact. I’m excited to continue crafting bold, effective design that resonates with audiences around the world.

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Hi, I’m Mixie von Bormann, an art director and designer with a passion for visuals that communicate and convert. Over the past decade at Future plc’s Guitar World and other editorial brands, I’ve built a track record for dependable teamwork, hitting deadlines, and refining processes to cut costs and speed up online delivery. I’m known for eye-catching design that improves profitability and Newsstand appeal, and I thrive when collaborating with editorial, content, and marketing to elevate brand stories.

I love guiding creative across print, digital, and live events—from concept to shoot to prepress. I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams, managed photography and illustration, and steward art/photo budgets while keeping the brand voice intact. I’m excited to continue crafting bold, effective design that resonates with audiences around the world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Editor at Future plc (Guitar World)
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Lead design strategy and execution for print, online, and events; collaborated with editorial, marketing, and content teams to ensure creative excellence; sourced and coordinated photographers and illustrators; directed shoots for covers and features; improved design for Newsstand appeal and profitability; acted as brand ambassador to increase product value.
Art Director at Inside Counsel
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Oversaw and collaborated with editorial, marketing, and events teams to shape the overall design of brand publications and products; drove design strategy for print, online, and events; managed photographers, illustrators, and stock art; directed feature and department shoots; executed layouts including covers; managed art/photo budget.
Freelance Designer/Art Director at Marie Claire South Africa; Woolworths Magazine
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designed features, upfronts, fashion spreads, and Gift Guides; designed the winning logo for TIA; redesigned New Haven Magazine covers.
Art Director at Westport Magazine / Mofly Publications
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Conceptualized and implemented the publication’s vision; assigned and managed freelancers (photographers, digital imaging, illustrators); managed the associate art director; negotiated and tracked art expenses; art direction on set and shoot assignments; prepress and production support.
Art Director at Backstage (Nielsen Media)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Conceptualized, articulated and implemented the publication’s vision; assigned and managed freelancers (photographers, digital imaging, illustrators); managed the associate art director; negotiated and tracked art expenses; art direction on set; prepress and production responsibilities.
Senior Designer at The Hollywood Reporter
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Handled all duties of Art Director while the Art Director was on maternity leave; redesigned August 2005 and again in 2008; conceptualized original layout and design, and supervised digital enhancing of images for weekly and special features; directed art associates on layout ideas; generated infographics and charts; worked with editorial teams under deadline pressure.

Education

B.A. in Fine Arts and Design at University of Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services