Renthia.b Magazine work
ART DIRECTOR, MAGAZINE DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART DIRECTION,
PHOTOSHOOT & STUDIO MANAGEMENT, IMAGE SOURCING, LICENSING & COPYRIGHT LAW
I bring extensive experience in art direction, layout, typography and visual storytelling across magazine publishing; shaping content that is both editorially strong and visually compelling within the luxury travel and fashion sector. I take full ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the publication, including concept development, photography, image research, image rights, layout and design as well as post production and print management. I collaborate closely with editors, writers, licensors and contributors to ensure each issue feels cohesive, considered, and aligned with the publication’s identity.
Experienced in designing and delivering publications across print and digital platforms.
BEAU MONDE TRAVELLER
2025 – 2026
Art Director, Designer & Visuals Editor
Solely Responsible for:
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Creative direction, New look and Style, Layout, Design and Typography of all articles. Creation of master pages
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Image search and selection: Licensing requirements and image rights, ensuring full compliance with copyright law, usage agreements, distribution agreements and third-party permissions
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Delivered high-quality work on short deadlines: Designed and created 200 pages within a 5 day period
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Press ready production of publication: Advert placement, Pre-press quality control. Liasing with printers
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Post-press production: Archiving, ensuring all metadata are in place and freely accessible to editorial team
JOBURGSTYLE
2026
Art Director, Designer & Visuals Editor
Solely Responsible for:
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Creative direction, New look and Style, Layout, Design and Typography of all articles. Creation of master pages
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Image search and selection: Licensing requirements and image rights, ensuring full compliance with copyright law, usage agreements, distribution agreements and third-party permissions
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Delivered high-quality work on short deadlines: Designed and created 200 pages within a 5 day period
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Press ready production of publication: Advert placement, Pre-press quality control. Liasing with printers
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Post-press production: Archiving, ensuring all metadata are in place and freely accessible to editorial team
Baba & Kleuter magazine
2007 – 2015
Art Director & Designer
Solely Responsible for:
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Creative direction, New look and Style, Layout, Design and Typography of all articles. Creation of master pages
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Photoshoot art direction: Sourcing, planning and managing
of monthly cover photoshoots -
Press ready production of publication: Advert placement,
Pre-press quality control. Liasing with printers -
Post-press production: Archiving, ensuring all metadata
are in place and freely accessible to editorial team
Commercial Art Director & Designer 2025
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Photoshoot art direction: Conceptualising, sourcing, planning and management of various stakeholders for commercial photoshoots
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Project management of inhouse studio and photoshoots; Arranging stylists, make-up artists, photographers and models
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Liaising with model agencies and freelance institutions in sourcing the correct talent
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Ensured all model contracts incorporated correct publishing rights and royalty usage provisions in line with contractual requirements.