Justin Moran

Creative Director + Editor + Casting Director

Justin Moran is a prominent editor, creative director and cultural curator, most notably serving as the Editor-in-Chief of PAPER Magazine from July 2022 to May 2025. 

Under Moran’s leadership, PAPER solidified its position as a leading digital platform and community that celebrates pop culture, emerging talent and internet-driven creativity. Moran joined PAPER in 2017, first as Digital Managing Editor then as Digital Director, spearheading the iconic New York institution’s transformation from a print publication to viral social media-first content for a new generation of readers.

PAPER covers overseen by Moran have featured legends like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Cher. He’s also directed covers with today’s buzziest stars, like Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Rosé, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Orville Peck, Tove Lo, Camila Cabello, JT, PinkPantheress, Kim Petras, Ethel Cain and more. 

Agency clients have included Google, Spotify, Amazon, McDonalds, Atlantic, Capital, Def Jam, Interscope, Equinox, H&M, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Diesel, Doc Martens, Nike, Steve Madden, Ray-Ban, Gentle Monster, FILA, Aesop and more.