I'm an art director and graphic designer from Las Vegas. I was trained in New York City, working for some big publishing houses on titles like Seventeen magazine, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan etc. My core strengths creativity, versatility and speed. First, creating intuitive designs that fit whatever demographic I'm appealing to. Versatility because I am comfortable adapting to different sensibilities quickly, assessing what needs to be done, and tailoring a visual vocabulary to meet those needs. And speed, because I am fast. Very fast. My immediate supervisor at Cosmo called me "The million-layout man" because of how quickly I turned out finished projects. I run with a project start to finish, often presenting several options in the beginning and working with the team to hone them down to a final, perfect result.…

P. Peter Perron

I'm an art director and graphic designer from Las Vegas. I was trained in New York City, working for some big publishing houses on titles like Seventeen magazine, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan etc. My core strengths creativity, versatility and speed. First, creating intuitive designs that fit whatever demographic I'm appealing to. Versatility because I am comfortable adapting to different sensibilities quickly, assessing what needs to be done, and tailoring a visual vocabulary to meet those needs. And speed, because I am fast. Very fast. My immediate supervisor at Cosmo called me "The million-layout man" because of how quickly I turned out finished projects. I run with a project start to finish, often presenting several options in the beginning and working with the team to hone them down to a final, perfect result.…

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I’m an art director and graphic designer from Las Vegas.
I was trained in New York City, working for some big publishing houses on titles like Seventeen magazine, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan etc.
My core strengths creativity, versatility and speed. First, creating intuitive designs that fit whatever demographic I’m appealing to. Versatility because I am comfortable adapting to different sensibilities quickly, assessing what needs to be done, and tailoring a visual vocabulary to meet those needs. And speed, because I am fast. Very fast. My immediate supervisor at Cosmo called me “The million-layout man” because of how quickly I turned out finished projects. I run with a project start to finish, often presenting several options in the beginning and working with the team to hone them down to a final, perfect result.

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Creative Director at TOULÔN SKINCARE
August 1, 2014 - June 25, 2024
Worked as the top creative for a new skin care company from the very beginning. Responsibilities included all brand visual identity aspects: logo design, packaging, website design and implementation, online sales channel images and graphics, email marketing campaign creation and implementation, social media campaigns, event collateral materials, publication advertisements, and maintaining the brand integrity throughout all platforms.
Freelance Designer / Art Director at GOLF MAGAZINE / TIME INC PUBLICATIONS
April 30, 2015 - December 30, 2018
Sole creative for the publication for 14 issues. Directed, designed and produced every page including covers. Created and art directed visually consistent web and social media graphics and some brand promotional pieces. Worked directly with the creative director to produce and design each issue, acting as lead art director for the November 2017 redesign.
Freelance Designer / Art Director at US WEEKLY MAGAZINE / WENNER PUBLICATIONS
August 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Worked in the promotions department, conceptualizing and producing a wide range of materials including event collateral, client email-blast promotions, in-book ads, advertiser in-store and on-line signage, sell-sheets, and promotional decks. Worked with the editorial tablet editions team converting in-book layouts for tablet versions utilizing various functionalities.
Art Director / Special Projects at COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE
March 1, 2002 - April 30, 2013
Led creative of 2 redesigns over six years. Worked regularly on the monthly magazine’s feature stories while developing projects across editorial, books, iPad/iPhone apps, and advertising. Created and designed ads, event invitations, posters, sweepstakes, and promotions for multiple Cosmopolitan branded platforms and products.
Associate Art Director at SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE
May 1, 1994 - February 28, 2002
Responsible for art direction of feature well and front of book department pages. Directed photography and illustration; oversaw design and production of all pages; managed designers and assistants; worked closely with editors to conceive and implement creative solutions.

Education

B.A., Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Certificate Degree, Web Design at The New School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail