Elana Lane Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Formulates and ensures implementation of a cohesive visual identity for all components of the magazine, including typography and colors, photo treatments, artwork, video content, internal and external communication, and in-person eventsCreated an easy-to-understand style guide to assist in communicating all stipulations to magazine staff membersCreated a template document within InDesign for designers to use in their spreads, pre-loaded with all colors, typefaces, character and paragraph styles, parent pages, and grid system to ensure cohesiveness throughout the issueLeads group critiques within the visual art and design teams to maintain strict printing timeline and offer staff direction as neededOversees all visual artists and designers and ensures implementation of type, image, and color treatments as described in the magazine’s style guide and in adherance with the publication’s grid systemCommunicates with out-of-house printing facility to ensure delivery of physical magazines

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Led group critiques within the design team to maintain strict printing timeline and offered designers guidance as neededOversaw all designers and ensures implementation of type, image, and color treatments as described in the magazine’s style guide and in adherance with the publication’s gridAssisted designers in 1:1 settings Created an easy-to-understand style guide to assist in communicating all stipulations to magazine staff membersCreated a template document within InDesign for designers to use in their spreads, pre-loaded with all colors, typefaces, character and paragraph styles, parent pages, and grid system to ensure cohesiveness throughout the issueCommunicated with out-of-house printing house to ensure delivery of physical magazines

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Lead group critiques within the design team to maintain strict printing timeline and offered designers guidance as needed- Helped oversee all article designs in The Avenue’s SS23 DIVE issue- Designed magazine’s masthead, table of contents, definition spread, and letters from the editors and creative director

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Worked with the Communications Director to translate the magazine's 360 brand identity to something tangible and visual- Primarily focused on designing with a focus on maintaining consistency in our look and feel across all platforms– social media, newsletters, merchandise, and events

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Collaborated with a small team to design two editorial spreads in The Avenue Magazine's Spring 2022 print issue, Structure

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Gathered and styled clothing items and props to be featured in three photoshoots for the Fall 2021 'Velocity' edition of The Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub at Northeastern University connects and amplifies the voices and ideas of both our campus community at Northeastern, but also those in our adjacent communities to work towards the goal of a sustainable and equitable future. In this design- and data-analytics-heavy position with the Hub, I help advance their mission by promoting events and initiatives hosted by student organizations, campus facilities, and locals in the greater Boston area to enhance the community aspect of the climate movement and encourage attendance. As a manager of the Hub's social media outlets, I also work to grow our following and enhance user engagement on all fronts– Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

I was taken onto the INCOS team for a full redesign of the company's website and the creation of new branding materials (including a new logo, explainer videos and animations, and infographics) during a period in which the company underwent a complete rebrand.

- Designed layout of the Fall 2021 print edition of The Burning Rose- Designed layout of the Spring 2022 edition of The Burning Rose

- Design social media posts to advertise club events and inform readers about new articles

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Burning Rose is a political magazine at Northeastern University- Worked with the reporting team to pitch new ideas for articles to write and closely reviewed articles set to be published to confirm information presented was accurate, concise, and clear.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

- Promoted to trainer for new hires within one month of hire- Read through 200+ resumes and scheduled interviews with new applicants- Answered 75+ phone calls/day and tended to individual needs- Greeted 150+ guests per night and directed them to appropriate seating depending on guest needs

- Worked collaboratively with members of the design team on out-of-house projects for clients- Designed in-house graphic marketing assets

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism And Interaction Design

Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, S.P.A.R.K. Peer Leadership, Class of 2020 Council