Caroline Teagle Johnson

Caroline Teagle Johnson – Designer

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Overview

I'm a Brooklyn-based graphic designer with a passion for book covers. I love the challenge of distilling the feeling of a story into a cover design that conveys its mood. I pride myself on my ability to grasp an author's intentions and translate them into a visual experience. As an Art History major I have a deep knowledge of aesthetics and vast visual references to draw upon. I have years of experience working across a wide variety of genres designing eye-catching, effective covers. My published work includes books in the following categories: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Mystery/Thriller, Literary & Commercial Fiction, and Romance. I have a keen eye for images and typography an expert-level skill in digital manipulation. Other strengths include illustration, hand-lettering, and motion graphics.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment True Crime
Fiction
Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
Certifications
  • BA in Art History and Studio Art, College of Charleston

Work experience

Penguin Publishing Group

Jul, 2021 — Present

HarperCollins

Oct, 2018 — Jul, 2021 (over 2 years)

Penguin Random House

Dec, 2014 — Present
Book cover design across a diverse list including non-fiction, women's fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, commercial fiction, and memoir. Skills include typography, hand-lettering, digital manipulation/illustration, photo retouching, and image research.

Random House

Dec, 2012 — Dec, 2014 (about 2 years)
Book cover design with a focus on eBooks and in-house production of promotional content using video, design, and motion graphics (see my website for examples of video work).

Caroline Teagle has 94 reviews

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David W.

David W.

Sep, 2024

If I could give ten out of five stars I would. Caroline always delivers impeccible cover designs. Always elevating my novels to a higher level. She's not only a great designer but incredibly professional, super collaborative, so easy to work with and any other positive adjectives I can think of. ...
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David W.

David W.

Apr, 2024

I've used Caroline's cover design services for years and she somehow manages to always raise the bar of excellence. She's not only a brilliant designer, she's also smart and strategic, very collaborative, always on schedule and just plain great to work with. I've worked with other cover designers...
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David W.

David W.

Dec, 2022

I can't say enough great things about Caroline. Her work is impeccable. Her professionalism is outstanding. Her responsiveness is always quick. And her collaborative spirit is inspiring. She's the absolute best and she's elevated each of my books with her keen design sense.
Barbara F.

Barbara F.

Dec, 2022

This is the second time working with Caroline Teagle Johnson. I can not say enough that she is a dream designer who seems to know what is going on in the brain we use to create our manuscripts. We give her a few ideas to work with and she delivers perfection. Her formatting skills are also top-n...
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Person T.

Person T.

Apr, 2022

good job

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