Petra Zeiler is a versatile art director, graphic designer, and illustrator living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With 8+ years of industry expertise, she has built a solid foundation in the creative field, notably as the Art Director at Gear Patrol and Outside Magazine. Her interests encompass graphic design, brand identity, illustration, and photography, seamlessly intertwining creativity with storytelling.

  • Fall 2024: Contract Designer at Hybrid Design

    2023-2024: Art Director at Gear Patrol

    2022-2023: Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    2019-2022: Art Director at Outside Magazine

    2016-2019: Deputy Art Director at Outside Magazine

    2016: Contract Designer at Outside Magazine

    2015: Design Intern at Teton Gravity Research

  • 2024: Communication Arts Editorial Photography Winner (Gear Patrol Cover by Cam Oden)

    2021: Lowell Thomas Multimedia Award Bronze Medal

    2020: Society of Publication Designers Gold Medal Winner for Typography

    2020: Society of Publication Designers Feature Design Medal Nominee

    2020: American Society of Magazine Editors Best Digital Storytelling Nominee

    2019: Society of Publication Designers Merit Winner

    2018: Society of Publication Designers Merit Winner

    2017: Society of Publication Designers Feature Design Medal Nominee

    2016: Society of Illustrators Student Competition

  • Grew up racing down snowy slopes ⛷️

    Obsessed with anything pickled 🥒

    Holds dual citizenship 🌍

    Name means "rock" in Latin 🪨