Art Director
Phoenix Fashion
Elon
- Directed photoshoots, overseeing models, stylists, and photographers.
- Staged and Positioned Models.
- Created event posters and banners.
- Designed compelling themes with a message for magazine photoshoots.
Peyten B. Gray
Middletown
Summary
Creative and driven multi-media student with experience in editorial styling, photography, and social media content creation, and video production. Skilled in translating creative concepts into cohesive visual stories across print and digital platforms. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, while bringing fresh ideas to media projects.
Work History
Production Designer
Cinelon
Elon
- Designed sets and props to enhance overall production aesthetics.
- Researched materials and techniques for practical implementation in designs.
- Assisted in set construction, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
- Collaborated with directors to develop visual concepts for upcoming projects.
Magazine/Cover/Event Photographer
Phoenix Fashion (The Magazine)
- Produced high-quality photographs for magazine features, cover shoots, and fashion events
- Captured editorial, candid, and detail shots to align with the magazine's creative vision
- Edited and retouched all final images to ensure professional quality and visual consistency
- Adjusted color, lighting, and composition using photo editing software (Photoshop, Camera Raw, Lightroom)
Social Media Chair
Phoenix Fashion
- Developed and executed a consistent social media content calendar to maintain weekly posting deadlines
- Created visually engaging graphics using Canva and Adobe Photoshop aligned with brand aesthetics
- Assisted in shaping the organization's online brand voice and visual identity as well as assisted in creating a branding book.
- Promoted fashion events, meetings, and organization updates through Instagram
Stylist
The Edge Magazine
- Interpreted creative briefs to produce on-brand, on-theme styling concepts
- Collaborated closely with models and photographers to execute cohesive visual concepts
- Prepared and organized wardrobe pieces for photoshoots
- Styled for print and digital publication
Events Team
Elon's Gender and LGBTQIA Center
- Assisted in planning and executing campus events supporting gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusion
- Helped coordinate event logistics including setup, scheduling, and attendee engagement
- Supported promotion of events through campus communications and outreach
- Created posters/graphics/advertisements surrounding events for social media and around campus
Education
B.A. - Cinema and Television Arts, Communications Design
Elon University
Elon, NC05.2028
High school or equivalent -
Odessa High School
Townsend, DE06.2024
Skills
- Organization
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Basic Premiere Pro knowledge
- Camera knowledge
- Photography composition
- Photography editing
- Canva
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- Communication strategies
Honors And Awards
- Elon University's Presidential Scholarship
- Dean's list (x1)
- Presidents list (x2)
- EBAN Participant (2024)
- Sons & Daughters of North America participant (2024, 2025)
Timeline
Magazine/Cover/Event Photographer
Phoenix Fashion (The Magazine)
Social Media Chair
Phoenix Fashion
Stylist
The Edge Magazine
Events Team
Elon's Gender and LGBTQIA Center
Art Director
Phoenix Fashion
Production Designer
Cinelon
B.A. - Cinema and Television Arts, Communications Design
Elon University
High school or equivalent -
Odessa High School