Lindsay Richards Email & Phone Number

Troy, Mi

As Creative Director I oversee an editorial art department that produces 12 titles with 60+ print deadlines per year. I am a manager that handles all hiring for this department solely, managing a team of 4-6 at any given time in addition to working closely with the Publisher, Production Director and Advertising Director to plan and produce deadlines and paginations for each issue. In conjunction with handling the managerial tasks associated with the department I also solely design and art direct all cover and feature design for several publications including Hour Detroit magazine (monthly), Grand Rapids magazine (monthly) and Metro Detroit Weddings magazine (bi-annual). As creative director I establish the look for each brand including working closely with vendors to make sure their craft applies to our vision in regards to photography and illustrations. The art concepts for all layouts are originated from me and my team in addition executed by this team as well. I am very familiar with creative director regarding shoots and overall image concept. In my time at Hour I have produced hundreds of shoots with budgets ranging from small to grand where we have teams of 12-18 involved.

As creative director on Grand Rapids magazine, a bimonthly city publication, I work closely with the edit team to bring their words to life. I work about 2.5 hours away from Grand Rapids in our Troy headquarters, which is away from the city and the Editors. This challenge has allowed me to seek creative solutions in communication with a team not immediately next to me.

Ann Arbor, Mi

As Marketing Coordinator at A3C Collaborative Architecture the responsibilities include the design of proposal responses, corporate branding, promotional graphics, event graphic installations and web marketing design. Position includes implementing public relation campaigns that include both traditional and web-based media. Handling social media accounts such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to drive attention to A3C Collaborative Architecture. Coordinate all networking and business development company wide and plan all staff events.

Charlotte, Nc

As associate art director I design and art direct on Charlotte magazine, Charlotte Wedding magazine and Charlotte Home + Garden magazine. I handle photography and illustration assignments as needed. Work in a team environment where there is collaboration between designers and editors. Handle design of features from concept to completion. I work as photo-shoot manager on day of shoots so they run smoothly. Work closely with photographers and other freelancers to assign work, guide them for our needs and then help submit invoices for payment. As associate art director marketing plays a huge role as well. The position works closely with the marketing director to design promotional items, event signage and help with web graphics including e-newsletter design.

Charlotte, Nc

As associate art director for Charlotte Wedding magazine I handle majority of the art direction for the Wedding publication. There is a lot of collaboration between myself and the editor that involves planning of each issue. My role includes hiring of all talent including: models, photographers, hair/make-up artists, rental vendors, event designers and planners, venues and additional help. I have managed up to 20 people on a single photo-shoot working as art director and manager for the shoot. As for design I design features, front of the book design, departments and covers.

Greensboro, Nc

Hired in as YES! Weekly's first official art director I was able to take the publication from a weak design to a strong, typographic paper that gained new attention and readership. Worked on tight, weekly deadlines. Design work included design of entire 80 page publication every week, cover design and design of ads. Worked with advertiser clients on design of their ads until satisfactory. Managed up to 5 people.

Greensboro, Nc

As associate designer responsibilities included handling photography and illustration assignments. Working with editors to come up with a layout concept and bringing that concept to fruition. This was a role where there was a lot of collaboration and working in a team setting. Another facet of this position included layouts, handling invoicing, budget maintenance and file management and organization. Position required handling of a $15,000 monthly art budget and requiring invoicing for every freelance vendor included. Layouts included features, departments and cover design. Photo-shoot assistance on occasion when needed.

Associate, Graphic Design

Associates, Transfer, Business Administration

Start to obtaining my MBA.