Overview

After several years of working in children's reference titles, I was employed by Eaglemoss Publications as a visualiser on their Disney The Lion King part-work. I then went on to become a Senior Art Editor, overseeing design from initial development through to finished title. The position also involved liaising with artists’ agents and commissioning illustrators, as well as managing junior designers across a broad spectrum of projects from licensed characters through to adult interest.

Since 2010 I have been working as a freelance designer both as an individual sole trader and also collaborating with other publishing professionals to produce fully packaged titles for major publishers.

Recent clients include:

Penguin

Hachette

Dorling Kindersley
Pat-a-Cake

Lonely Planet kids

Ciranda Cultural

Eaglemoss

Donor Conception Network

I also have experience of working in an advertising studio creating web banners, POS and general marketing literature for clients such as KP, McCoy’s, Londis, Evian and Smithers Pira.

Services

Cover Design

Book Interior Design

Fiction

Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Picture Books

Non-Fiction

Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference Sports & Outdoors Travel

Languages

English

Work experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed

Aug, 2010 — Present

Since 2010 I have shared an editorial and design studio in Epsom, Surrey working  both as an individual sole trader and collaborating with other publishing professionals to produce fully  packaged titles for major publishers.  Clients include:  Penguin Hachette Dorling Kindersley  Pat-a-Cake  Lonely Planet kids Ciranda Cultural Eaglemoss Donor Conception Network  I also have experience of working in an advertising studio creating web banners, POS and general marketing literature for clients such as KP, McCoy’s, Londis,  Evian and Smithers Pira.

Senior Art Editor

Eaglemoss Publications

Apr, 1996 — Aug, 2010 (over 14 years)

Managing and designing titles from development through to production.  Liaising and commissioning both artists and model makers. Creating packaging,  backing boards, boosts and all associated marketing material. Visualising and  illustrating art as required. Working to tight schedules and budgets, ensuring  internal and external approvals are met at key stages. Managing teams of  designers and preparing artwork for print.