Carolyn Bull

Carolyn Bull – Designer

Seasoned Illustrator and Designer with 8 years of professional children's and young adult publishing under my belt. Let's work together!

Overview

Hi, I’m Carolyn. I'm new to Reedsy, but not new to the Book Design world!

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
Art Children’s Non-Fiction Design Nature
Fiction
Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Hachette Book Group, LBYR

Apr, 2021 — Present
+ 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

Jan, 2019 — Jan, 2021 (about 2 years)
+ 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

Jan, 2017 — Feb, 2019 (about 2 years)
+ 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.

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