I am a design leader with extensive experience across print, digital, and social content. I specialize in managing the design and production of high-profile publications and promotional materials for major events and programs. Over the years, I have led successful rebranding projects and created engaging content for diverse organizations. I pride myself on being an award-winning strategist and innovator, committed to elevating the brands I work with and delivering thoughtful, creative solutions. I enjoy hands-on design work as well as managing creative teams and projects, always aiming to produce work that resonates and stands out.

Paul DiMattia

I am a design leader with extensive experience across print, digital, and social content. I specialize in managing the design and production of high-profile publications and promotional materials for major events and programs. Over the years, I have led successful rebranding projects and created engaging content for diverse organizations. I pride myself on being an award-winning strategist and innovator, committed to elevating the brands I work with and delivering thoughtful, creative solutions. I enjoy hands-on design work as well as managing creative teams and projects, always aiming to produce work that resonates and stands out.

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I am a design leader with extensive experience across print, digital, and social content. I specialize in managing the design and production of high-profile publications and promotional materials for major events and programs. Over the years, I have led successful rebranding projects and created engaging content for diverse organizations.

I pride myself on being an award-winning strategist and innovator, committed to elevating the brands I work with and delivering thoughtful, creative solutions. I enjoy hands-on design work as well as managing creative teams and projects, always aiming to produce work that resonates and stands out.

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Work Experience

Design Director at Harvard Medical School
January 1, 2010 - June 8, 2025
Executed and managed external print and digital content produced by Harvard Medical School through the Office of Communications. Hands-on design and management of Harvard Medicine magazine, annual HMS Dean’s Report, and promotional materials for high-level events, award programs, lectures, and other communications. Managed brand architecture, signage, and strategy for the school and the Harvard Longwood Campus. Achievements include leading the redesign and repositioning of Harvard Medicine magazine to emphasize its position as a leading voice in biomedical research, creating fully interactive digital editions, and overseeing multiple website redesigns and branding strategies.
Design Consultant at Boston and New York
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2018
Developed new and existing editorial products and content for academic and traditional publishers such as Boston Magazine, The Improper Bostonian, MIT Technology Review, CFO Magazine, Storage Magazine, Tufts University, and The University of Miami. Redesigned, managed, and art directed several university publications earning multiple CASE awards. Co-designed and launched CFO Human Capital and in-flight magazine My Midwest, and developed the prototype for New England Home.
Creative Director at Forbes Custom Media
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Led creative strategy, supervision, management, and hands-on development of publications, websites, and business collateral for technology, lifestyle, business, and financial titles. Managed bids, budgets, and recruited and mentored design staff, contractors, and web developers. Key projects included the overhaul and repositioning of the company portfolio, collaboration with IBM and Ogilvy and Mather on publication strategy, and the development and relaunch of premier technology publications.
Design Consultant at San Francisco, CA
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Provided art direction and project management of magazines, catalogues, software manuals, newsletters, packaging, branding, and websites for clients including InfoWorld Magazine, CMP Group, Inc. Magazine, and Addison Wesley. Developed curriculum and led intensive magazine design classes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization