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Michelle Galindo Sommer

@michellegalindosomme

Creative director and publishing specialist blending architecture, editorial strategy, and international content creation.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial leadership roles in forward-thinking design or cultural organizations where I can drive creative content, build partnerships, and grow brand impact.

I am a creative and results-driven professional with deep experience in publishing, architecture, and design, skilled in digital media content creation, communication, and organization across multicultural environments. I have founded and led a boutique publishing house, served as editor-in-chief and project manager, and directed editorial vision and production for architecture, interior, and lifestyle books.

My work has pioneered creative concept development and sustainable-focused storytelling, producing notable titles and cultivating strong client and industry partnerships to grow brand visibility and revenue. I bring adaptability, multilingual communication, and a collaborative mindset to forward-thinking design firms or cultural organizations seeking editorial leadership and strategic content expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Editorial Director

Current

Maison Morgan Group Braun Publishing

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led editorial direction and content production for architecture, interior, and lifestyle books, securing lasting partnerships and elevating brand storytelling for publications like Masterpieces: Bungalow Architecture & Design and 1000x Architecture of the Americas.

Content Strategy Project Management Publishing Storytelling Partnership Development

Current

Founder & Publisher

Current

Galindo Publishing

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Founded and led a boutique publishing house focused on sustainable and luxury lifestyle titles, driving sales, distribution, and partnerships to expand brand visibility for publications such as Cool Escapes Mallorca and Living in Style Mallorca.

Publishing Business Development Editorial Management Project Management Client Relations Brand Representation Event Promotion

Editor-in-Chief

Gestalten Verlag

Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year)

As an In-house Editor and Project Manager at a creative design publishing house, I oversaw the entire editorial process, from content research and selection to publication. I curated content for design, architecture, and style books, collaborated with authors and designers, and ensured consistency in tone and quality while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Content Management Proofreading Communication Project Management Adobe Creative Suite

Editor-in-Chief & Project Manager

Teneues

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)

Managed editorial vision and production for architecture and design books, directing projects from conception to completion and driving creative coherence and high-quality publication outcomes.

Project Management Content Development Creative Direction Client Management