Overview
I’m an Illustrator and Designer living in Brooklyn. I recently went fully freelance to pursue more illustration work, but recently worked as the Senior Designer at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in NYC. I have been working in Publishing for eight years, working at companies including Scholastic, Macmillan, and Penguin Random House. I have experience managing creatives, art directing, and handling book design from sketch to finish. My work includes photography editing, illustrating, artist research, and type design. I have a hand in every part of making the book special and stand out.
I have a hands-on and collaborative approach when it comes to book design. I am on top of trends and work as a copy illustrator, so I can usually match most visual styles. I like to provide concepts, sketches, and first passes before going to final, with author approval after every step. Book designing should always be fun and have a personal touch, and I am excited to help bring your's to life.
I specialize in picture books and young adult, but have experience with licensed products and adult books as well.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Hachette Book Group, LBYR
+ Art direct graphic novels, including the hiring of type designers,
lettrers, illustrators, and managing book design from start to finish.
+ Responsibilities range from internal brand guidelines, asset decks, book covers, interior typography design, original illustration, and brand graphics.
+ Establish and maintain relationships with Licensors across a wide variety of
media brands.
+ Clients include Paramount, Cartoon Saloon, ZAG Animation Studios, and MSNBC.
Macmillan
+ Art directed picture books and Young Adult novels, including managing and hiring artists and illustrators.
+ Responsibilities included internal brand guidelines, photoshoots, book design, and managing Jr. Designers.
+ Managed Intellectual Property meetings to develop new concepts and brands.
+ Led Diversity And Inclusion meetings to expand our lists of topics, authors, and creators.
Scholastic
+ Managed the design and production of all Pokemon products and titles, internal brand guidelines, asset decks, and brand graphics.
+ Licensed products designer, handling book production from sketch to finish.
+ Established relationships with Licensors and brands to maintain consistency while fostering creative development.
+ Clients included Pokemon, Harry Potter, American Girl, Netflix, and Mattel.
SKILLS
Software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Acrobat, Keynote, Figma, Sketch, Dropbox.
Other: Branding identity, package design, book design, editorial/layout design, illustration, photo retouching.
Portfolio
