Jennifer Aborn
About Jennifer Aborn
Jennifer Aborn serves as the Senior Visuals Editor at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2017. She oversees photo shoots for prominent publications and has a background in art direction and photo editing.
Work at Condé Nast
Jennifer Aborn has been serving as the Senior Visuals Editor at Condé Nast since 2017. In this role, she oversees and art directs photo shoots for various high-profile publications, including Pitchfork, GQ, Bon Appetit, and Golf Digest. Her responsibilities include managing photography budgets, ensuring effective allocation of funds for shoots, and producing and editing photo content for the publications she oversees.
Previous Experience in Visual Media
Before joining Condé Nast, Jennifer Aborn worked at Anomaly as a Senior Art Buyer from 2013 to 2015. She also held the position of Senior Photo Editor at ESPN the Magazine from 2006 to 2011. Earlier in her career, she served as a Photo Editor at STRIKER Magazine for one year in 2004 to 2005. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in visual media and art direction.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Aborn studied Photography at Purchase College, SUNY, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from 1996 to 1999. She also attended Clark University for one year from 1995 to 1996. Her educational background in photography has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in visual editing and art direction.
Photography Management and Production
In her current role, Jennifer Aborn is responsible for managing and negotiating photography budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of funds between photography shoots and stock photography. She plays a key role in researching and assigning photographers, groomers, and stylists for global photoshoots. Additionally, she produces and edits all photo content for the publications she oversees, showcasing her comprehensive skill set in visual production.