Photograph by Ryan R. Browne
Tova is an art director and designer based in the New York City area. As Head of Brand Creative, Tova leads The Washington Post’s in-house creative studio, overseeing all brand, marketing, event, and corporate creative. Drawing on her extensive editorial background, she leads teams to translate complex ideas into compelling, audience-first brand narratives, inspiring and guiding a high-performing multidisciplinary team of designers, video editors, developers, and writers. Together, they push the boundaries of The Post’s digital, video, audio, print, and live event experiences—evolving the brand into the future while honoring its essence and legacy.
Previously, Tova was a consulting design and art director, partnering with clients to establish and elevate brand identities and visual impact. She also served as Head of Design for Time Out (North America) and has held senior design roles at O, The Oprah Magazine and Self.
Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration and American Photography (AI-AP), The Drum Marketing Awards, and the Out of Home Advertising Association of America. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Society of Publication Designers.
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WORK + CLIENTS
The Washington Post
Time Out (North America):
Time Out New York
Time Out New York Kids
Time Out Chicago
Time Out Miami
Time Out Montreal
Time Out Boston
Time Out Los Angeles
Time Out San Francisco
Netflix
Marie Claire
Delish
Oprah Daily (O Quarterly)
O, The Oprah Magazine
SELF
Real Simple
Glamour
Interview
Kazoo Magazine
+ MORE
AWARDS + ACCOLADES
FINALIST | Creative Excellence in Out of Home Advertising, Film & Media (The Washington Post)
Out of Home Advertising Association of America
Photo illustration: Max-o-matic
Designer: Christina Adamson
NOMINEE | Design/Brand Category (The Washington Post)
The Drum Marketing Awards
MERIT AWARD | Photo Illustration Cover
SPD 55th Annual Awards
The Society of Publication Designers
Photography: The Taable
MERIT AWARD | Photography: FOB opener, single issue
SPD 53rd Annual Awards
The Society of Publication Designers
Photography: Jeffrey Westbrook
Prop styling: Rachel Haas
Photo editor: Vivianna Quevedo
SELECTED WINNER | “What’s beautiful to you?”
American Illustration 38
AI-AP
Illustrator: Stina Persson
SELECTED WINNER | “How not to be distracted”
American Illustration 34
AI-AP
Illustrator: Brian Rea
JURY CAPTAIN | Category: Print Jury
SPD 60th Annual Awards, 2024-25
The Society of Publication Designers
JUDGE | Category: Feature Design, below 60,000 Circulation
CRMA Awards, 2022-2023
City & Regional Magazine Association
JUDGE | Category: Design Excellence in Design
CRMA Awards, 2021-2022
City & Regional Magazine Association
JUDGE | Category: Illustration & Graphics
CRMA Awards, 2020-2021
City & Regional Magazine Association
JUDGE | Category: Spread Design, over 60,000 Circulation
CRMA Awards, 2019-2020
City & Regional Magazine Association