Founder & Publisher
Pasquale Cusano

Editor
Fiona Morrow

Creative Director
Sandra Zarkovic

Digital Editor
Frederick Blichert

Copy Editor
Felicity Stone

Editorial Assistant
Ariane Anantaputri

Junior Graphic Designer
Josie Breuls

Contributing Editor
Niko Bell

Production Manager
Marius Burlan

Director of Sales, Marketing & Distribution
Alessandra Bordon

Account Assistant
Isabel Antonia Mejía

Project Assistant
Vanessa Ferronato

Distribution & Office Assistant
Sharon Laij

Accountant
Jennifer Zhou

Bookkeeper
Gaurav Matta

MONTECRISTO magazine’s most recent honours are listed below.

Environmental Printing Awards
2019 Climate Champion Award for outstanding support of Hemlock Printers’ Zero program and MONTECRISTO’s
commitment to action on climate change.
Silver medal at the 2010 Environmental Printing Awards for the most environmentally progressive print project in Canada.

National Magazine Awards
2024 Honourable Mention for Short Feature Writing for “Apples to Apples” from Autumn 2023 issue.
2024 Honourable Mention for Lifestyle Photography for “Breaking Away” from Winter 2023 issue.
2022 Gold Award for Lifestyle Photography for “Blue Monday” from Spring 2022 issue.
2022 Honourable Mention for Short Feature Writing for “Water Ways” from Winter 2022 issue.
2022 Honourable Mention for Lifestyle Photography for “Save Your Tears” from Winter 2022 issue.
2021 Nominated for Lifestyle Photography for “Modern Romance” from Spring 2021 issue & “Pieces of You” from Winter 2021 issue.
Winner for Best Portrait Photography for “Never Left Art School” from the Winter 2012 issue.
Finalist for Best Still-Life Photography for “Homestretch” from the Summer 2011 issue.

Folio: Eddie Awards
2019 Finalist for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Fashion & Beauty category for “Uncanny Valley” from the Spring 2019 issue.
2019 Winner for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Fashion & Beauty category for “Overcast” from the Winter 2018 issue.
2017 Honorable Mention for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Animals category for “The Other Side of Lost” from the Winter 2016 issue.
2015 Finalist for Consumer – Website – General Interest (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).
2014 Finalist for Consumer – Website – General Interest (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).

Folio: Ozzie Awards
2018 Honorable Mention for Best Print Photography for “Time Management” from the Winter 2017 issue.
2012 Silver Ozzie Award winner for Best Use of Photography in a Consumer Magazine for “Homestretch” from the Summer 2011 issue.

Western Magazine Awards
Winner for 2014 Best Online Magazine (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).
Finalist for 2014 Magazine of the Year (B.C. and Yukon).
Finalist for Best Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Feature for “Never Left Art School” from the Winter 2012 issue.

Jr. Graphic Designer, NUVO and Montecristo Magazine

Overview/Purpose:

Do you have a passion for publishing? Are you looking to develop your skills within a dynamic and fast-paced team environment? If so, an exciting opportunity as an Jr. Graphic Designer is available at NUVO and MONTECRISTO Magazines, one of Canada’s leading lifestyle print and digital publications, based in Vancouver.

NUVO and MONTECRISTO Magazines are looking for a motivated and dynamic art assistant ready to develop their skills, both online and in print. We are a small team, which means an opportunity to work across all aspects of publication—production, admin, design for print and digital, social media, etc. Reporting to the Creative Director, you are a clear and confident communicator, able to work without constant supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Design layouts for digital stories, print and marketing material.
• Design digital assets for web.
• Produce video reels for socials.
• Assist with visual direction for print-to-web production.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and marketing departments.
• Ensure NUVO and Montecristo branding and design standards are maintained across internal and external presentations.
• Work directly with the Art Director on all aspects of photo shoot production, from securing location, communicating with contributors as needed and liaising with vendors to ensure that the shoot is successful and falls within budget.
• Work as production assistant on photoshoots.
• Conduct photo research for features and ensure supplied images are up to the standard.
• Format assets for web and web clips.
• Execute creative team’s administrative tasks including processing invoices and keeping log of payments.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• 1+ years of design experience in publishing, agency or relevant field.
• Proficient in creating graphic elements, layouts and spreads to spec for online, mobile and publishing.
• Excellent creative and visual conceptualization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and excellent communication skills; must be highly self-sufficient and resourceful.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Professional demeanour with ability to interact at all levels within the organization.
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with a UI design and prototyping tool UxPin is an asset.

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this position, your resumé, and visual work to: [email protected]

Please note: This is an entry-level position. Salary range is $40-$45K per annum. Work is in Vancouver office. Only applicants available for work in Vancouver will be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Printing
MONTECRISTO is printed by Hemlock Printers, a carbon neutral company in Vancouver, B.C., using recyclable inks on 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper that is ethically sourced.
MONTECRISTO was awarded 2019 Climate Champion Award for outstanding support of Hemlock Printers’ Zero program due to its commitment to action on climate change.

Business Practices
MONTECRISTO follows and engages with environmentally and socially responsible initiatives. Our in-office recycling program diverts materials from the landfill back into reuse. MONTECRISTO uses Rolland’s Enviro® paper made from 100 per cent sustainable recycled paper for corporate communications. Made from 100 per cent post-consumer sustainable fibre, and with biogas as a main energy source, Rolland’s Enviro® product line has the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry.