Erica Enders

Detail-oriented print production designer with 15+ years of experience in catalog creation, book layout, editorial production, and pre-press file preparation. Expert in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator with deep knowledge of style sheets, master pages, paragraph and character styles, and color correction workflows. Proven ability to manage complex production schedules, coordinate photoshoots, and maintain image libraries — while delivering polished, press-ready work on deadline.

A solutions-focused self-starter equally comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit creative team.

Freelance Print Production Designer at ENDERLINE DESIGN (2010-01 – Present)

• Designed and produced bi-annual and quarterly print publications from concept through press, managing all pre-press preparation, color checks, and proofing schedules for Creature Features and WONDER magazines.
• Built and maintained comprehensive InDesign templates using master pages, paragraph styles, and character styles to ensure consistency and production efficiency across multi-page editorial layouts.
• Prepared final production files for commercial print, coordinating FTP delivery, archiving, and version control across complex multi-contributor projects.
• Implemented editorial text corrections to interior layouts and covers, maintaining typographic precision and adherence to house style.
• Managed image libraries across multiple ongoing client projects, establishing rigorous file naming conventions and archiving protocols for efficient retrieval and reuse.
• Art directed and assisted on product and editorial photoshoots; processed, retouched, and filed resulting image assets for print and digital use.
• Delivered high-end retouching, editing, and color correction for print reproduction across publishing, entertainment, and brand clients including Disney, Marvel, Legendary, and Sony.

Designer / Photographer / Retoucher at VAN EATON GALLERIES (2015-01 – Present)

• Designed and produced high-end auction catalogs from concept to print across fast-paced quarterly cycles, managing proofing schedules and coordinating with commercial printers for press-ready delivery.
• Created and managed thousands of product image assets — including retouching, color correction, and formatting — for print catalogs and digital/eCommerce use.
• Coordinated and assisted on product photography sessions; processed and organized all resulting image files into a maintained asset library.
• Performed detailed copy editing and quality control on final proofs, applying proofreader standards before submission to print.
• Managed production workflow and deliverable schedules across quarterly auction cycles, consistently meeting strict deadlines.

In-House Designer at PENSKE MEDIA (2020-01 – 2023-12)

• Designed and produced print and digital materials across multiple publications within the Penske Media portfolio, maintaining brand and editorial standards across varied formats.
• Collaborated with marketing, events, and editorial teams to develop promotional assets on aggressive timelines, adapting layouts and templates across platforms.

Designer / Retoucher at SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Contract position

• Designed layouts for early education books, applying InDesign style sheets and classic typographic principles to produce polished, child-appropriate editorial design.
• Prepared all files for pre-press and commercial print production; researched, sourced, and retouched photography to meet editorial standards.

Freelance Production & Packaging Designer at ESSENTIAL LIVING FOODS (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Led complete packaging redesign through a full brand rebrand, managing the production process from initial concept through press-ready final files.
• Designed print and digital product catalogs; retouched and formatted product photography for consistent brand presentation across all consumer touchpoints.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art – Hunter College CUNY (2003-01)

Certification in Graphic Design – UCLA Extension (2006-01)

Certification in Typography – TypeEd (2017-01)

Certification in UI/UX Design – CalArts (2019-01)