Elease Crump

Elease Crump is an accomplished graphic designer with a robust background in art direction and design, currently serving as Deputy Art Director at PEOPLE Magazine since September 2018. Previously, Elease held the position of Art Director at American Media for a brief period and gained extensive experience as Associate Art Director at both Redbook and Woman's Day Magazine from May 2015 to May 2018 and Star Magazine from February 2011 to May 2015. Elease's career began with an Assistant Graphic Designer role at Professional Sports Publications, followed by freelance work at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Early experiences include a Bookseller/Cafe Barista position at Borders Books and Music and internships at Seventeen Magazine and Top Button. Elease earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic Design from Montclair State University in 2010.