Award-winning, high-impact design leader with 15+ years of transforming editorial brands through bold art direction and innovative storytelling across print and digital platforms. Proven track record of elevating outdoor and lifestyle brand narratives and driving engagement through compelling visual solutions. Experienced in managing art budgets, overseeing production workflows, and building dynamic creative teams that deliver award-winning editorial products while advancing strategic objectives.

CAPABILITIES:
Art Direction
Brand Identity
Custom Type
Creative Leadership
Iconography
Image Making
Infographic Design
Logo Design
Magazines
Mentoring
Print Design
Signage
Stationery
Style Guide Creation
Website Design

CONTACT
hello@matthewlenning.com
646-373-3746
Instagram: @matthewlenning

SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE
Apple
Bon Appétit
Consumer Reports
GQ
Hearst Media
Indian Motorcycles
Maxim
Polaris
School of Visual Arts
Sotheby's

2021–2024
Faculty, School of Visual Arts: Designing with Type, Editorial Design;
Creative Director at Large: Select Clients including Apple, Indian Motorcycles, and Sotheby’s

2016–2021
Creative Director, Consumer Reports

2014–2016
Maxim, Creative Director

2013-2014
Vanity Fair, Consulting Art Director

2012-2013
Noise, Creative Director

2011-2012
Sotheby’s, Digital Art Director

2007-2011
Bon Appétit, Creative Director

Additional Experience
Wine Spectator, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health, People, Flipboard

ACKNOWLEDGED
Society of Publication Designers
AIGA: 50 Books 50 Covers
American Photography
American Illustration
Society of Illustrators: Gold Medal Winner
Photo District News
Print magazine: New Visual Artists 30 under 30
Type Directors Club
Communication Arts
Folio: Magazine of the Year Finalist
Graphis: Photo Annual