Mary Ann Kahn
Graphic Designer with over 15 years industry experience creating illustrated books, eBooks, magazine layout, catalogs, marketing materials, and digital media.
Areas of Expertise
Design and production of illustrated hardcover and paperback book jackets and interior layout
Prepress processing, template/style guide creation,
and output of digital files for print and web
Thorough understanding of typography, photography, book manufacturing, 4-color print production
Source stock art, manage photo shoots, cultivate relationships with photographers and illustrators
Create and produce sales and marketing materials, product catalogs, PowerPoint presentations, and
digital artwork
Quality control, digital archiving, digital asset management
Maintain and manage website content and e-commerce website
Skills
Expert Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Microsoft Office applications
Constant Contact, Extensis CMS
Sigil, Calibre, XML, CSS, HTML
SimonXpress, and inSite prepress portal
Proven project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with a variety of deadlines and complexity
Self-motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
Work Experience
Art Director, Fox Chapel Publishing 2013—present
Formerly, Lumina Media
Publisher of magazines and illustrated trade books in categories such as pet care, gardening, cooking, crafts, entertainment, children’s books, gift books, and travel.
Design and produce book covers, interiors, ePubs, and marketing materials for 30 new titles per year.
Senior Graphic Designer, TFH Publications/Nylabone 2000—2013
Publisher of magazines and illustrated trade books about pet care. Manufacturer of dog chews, bones and toys.
Design and produce book covers, interiors, and marketing for over 30 new titles per year.
Create and produce banner ads, website, and social media graphics
Photo retouch, catalog design, and dieline mechanicals for product packaging
Education
New York City Technical College, Advertising Art and Design
Continuing Education
New York University, Marketing Research and Development
School of Visual Arts, Typography, Visual Communications
LinkedIn Learning
Graphic Designer with over 15 years industry experience creating illustrated books, eBooks, magazine layout, catalogs, marketing materials, and digital media.
Areas of Expertise
Design and production of illustrated hardcover and paperback book jackets and interior layout
Prepress processing, template/style guide creation,
and output of digital files for print and web
Thorough understanding of typography, photography, book manufacturing, 4-color print production
Source stock art, manage photo shoots, cultivate relationships with photographers and illustrators
Create and produce sales and marketing materials, product catalogs, PowerPoint presentations, and
digital artwork
Quality control, digital archiving, digital asset management
Maintain and manage website content and e-commerce website
Skills
Expert Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Microsoft Office applications
Constant Contact, Extensis CMS
Sigil, Calibre, XML, CSS, HTML
SimonXpress, and inSite prepress portal
Proven project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with a variety of deadlines and complexity
Self-motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
Work Experience
Art Director, Fox Chapel Publishing 2013—present
Formerly, Lumina Media
Publisher of magazines and illustrated trade books in categories such as pet care, gardening, cooking, crafts, entertainment, children’s books, gift books, and travel.
Design and produce book covers, interiors, ePubs, and marketing materials for 30 new titles per year.
Senior Graphic Designer, TFH Publications/Nylabone 2000—2013
Publisher of magazines and illustrated trade books about pet care. Manufacturer of dog chews, bones and toys.
Design and produce book covers, interiors, and marketing for over 30 new titles per year.
Create and produce banner ads, website, and social media graphics
Photo retouch, catalog design, and dieline mechanicals for product packaging
Education
New York City Technical College, Advertising Art and Design
Continuing Education
New York University, Marketing Research and Development
School of Visual Arts, Typography, Visual Communications
LinkedIn Learning