Samantha User

Founded and developed an independent lifestyle, arts, and culture magazine, establishing its editorial direction, visual identity, and publication design standards. Oversee the publication process, including editorial planning, feature writing, content development, page layout, revisions, and final production.

Lead and coordinate a two-person creative team, providing direction on editorial presentation, graphic design, and brand consistency. Review creative materials and provide feedback on typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and overall presentation.

Provide editorial writing, publication design, and creative content development for independent print and digital projects. Create editorial layouts, branded materials, and visual content incorporating typography, imagery, illustration, and page composition.

Contributed editorial writing and publication design to 20 print and digital magazine issues, supporting the development of engaging editorial content. Designed multi-page magazine layouts incorporating feature articles, photography, typography, and long-form written content.

Served in a structured operational environment requiring professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and effective communication. Developed strong organizational and problem-solving abilities while coordinating responsibilities and following established procedures.

Completed courses in Advanced InDesign: Productivity Techniques and Remote Publishing Workflows for Designers and Editors.

Grade: Highest Honours

Earned a Computer Graphic Artist Diploma with Highest Honours.