Chris Hammond - Designer
Children's book design, illustration, and self-publishing for first time authors.
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Overview
Hello, I'm Chris! Welcome to my little corner of Reedsy!
I'm a children's book designer, illustrator, and experienced self-publisher. I offer a complete, start-to-finish self-publishing package that includes all of the services you need to create, publish, and launch your new book for sale on an Amazon sales page.
Publishing Services:
• Book design
• Illustration
• Cover design
• Print-ready files
• Production management
• ChrisCare support for first time authors
• Promotional cover mockups, social media ads, video book trailers
Please send me your project brief, I will get back to you next day with a price quote and other details.
Thanks!
Chris
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Art
Nature
Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Work experience
Independent Publisher
Artist/Author, Myrtle Creek, Oregon
January, 2015
–
Present
(about 8 years)
I'm an independent artist/author/publisher providing creative book design, illustration, technical services, project management, promotional graphics, and other self-publishing services for authors of children's picture books.
I specialize in start-to-finish creative design and technical pre-press using Adobe InDesign for building files that conform to guidelines of the Amazon/KDP platform. I produce high quality, demand-print paperback books as well as ebooks for Kindle Fire tablets and a plethora of other devices.
My background includes authoring and visual development of two dozen books over the past four years. I published an artist's book, River Journal Workshop, which earned Amazon #1 bestseller rank in the Independent Artist category.
Start-to-finish studio processes include management of all aspects of the production cycle and delivery schedule from initial story sketch to final proofing to version control archiving. I produced “best practice” print ready file sets conforming to standards and guidelines of the Amazon KDP demand printing platform. I produced ebook content files complying with Amazon digital download publishing platform.
I have experience in expanding visibility of published works through social media marketing. I have designed book trailer videos for YouTube channel. I've developed special offer landing pages through Mailchimp.
Graphic Design Technical Marketing
Aristocrat Technologies Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
April, 2010
–
November, 2014
(over 4 years)
Created branded layouts, promotional animations, and menu-driven resort information schemes per
systems/software engineering specifications and casino operator requirements. Produced custom
content kits for electronic display in slot machines and adopted animations to a variety of marketing
activities such as large screen video, customer presentations, and trade-show exhibits such as the
Global Gaming Expo (25,000 attendees) where the company showcased systems/software products
with animated displays.
Design Coordinator
Aristocrat Technologies Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
May, 2005
–
March, 2010
(almost 5 years)
Provided art direction and managed the design process for Aristocrat’s America’s Technical Publications
department. Coordinated strategic input and feedback from in-house customers including business
analysts, technical writers, engineering, training, marketing, and the VP of Systems Sales. Incorporated
requirements from all groups to design a suite of technical documents such as software user manuals
and system installation guides. The new easy-to-use format was applied to a portfolio of more than
thirty systems/software products.
Art Department Manager
Acres Gaming Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
April, 1998
–
June, 2002
(about 4 years)
Managed a six member team of artists including a sound engineer. Organized assignments and project schedules, tracked progress, evaluated performance, and updated senior staff. Contributed original designs for bonus game themes, player messaging, and bonusing game-play features. Collaborated with engineers to specify compatible video, sound, and animation formats related to software development of bonusing systems. Produced technical sketches for parts manufacturing and coordinated vendor manufacturing. Trained 3rd party agencies on the use of Acres proprietary animation server.
Portfolio (11 selected works)
The Legend of Eddie the Whale
Mary Grace Whalen
Do you know the secret of bala, mala, whala? Eddie is a wise old whale and a much-loved legend for hundreds of years in this beach community. Eddie is a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), a species that is threatened with extinction. A young boy named Louie travels from his home in New York City to the beach and assumes what he witnesses along the way is just part of an ordinary... read more
The Legend of the Stinky Sock
Riley, Laura, Hammond, Chris
Marshmallow Sky
Ashford, Judy
The Adventures of Puddin Bear and Friends
Sierra, Michael
The Star People of Isabella
Karen Heins
Halonree and Loella have always dreamed of ruling a happy kingdom. The only thing that stands in their way is King Halonree’s lack of courage. He is afraid to stand up to his advisor, Litham, who bullies the villagers. But the villagers are ready to move on and change their lives, with or without their king! A journey of self-discovery follows for both the people and their king, as the star pe... read more
The Adventures of Ringlets and Straight Hair: Ringlets meets Granny Straight Hair
Douglass, Mindy, Hammond, Chris
Benji and the Bee
Vernon, Elisient Maeve, Hammond, Chris
Jacob Learns to Pray
King, Ashlyn, Hammond, Chris
The Greedy Aphids in Ellie's Blackberry Garden (Ellie's Gardening)
Williams, Shirley Lavone
Jacob and the Coronavirus
Tales, White Feather, Betz, Amy, Hammond, Chris E
A Gus of Wind
Ravettino, Santiago, Powers, Jessica, Hammond, Chris
Chris has 29 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
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Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Chris and I are nearing the end of our publishing journey. The ISBN number is what is taking up some time. (He told me a week ago to get my ISBN, but I frankly forgot. )
He offers a lot of services for the money, and is very reasonable. If I ever self-publish again I will definitely hire Chris!
Nina Meier, March 2023
Reedsy is amazing! Prompt attention from the illustrators. Very professional and listens to your ideas. I love their work!
Donna Corbin, March 2023
Working with Chris was amazing! He was very professional and quick to respond. He answered all of my questions, going above and beyond. I could not have finished my project without his help and hope to work with him again in the future...thanks Chris!
Monica Garza, February 2023
Chris was amazing to work with! He helped me get my first book across the finish line. I learned a ton from him about the process in a short amount of time. He went above and beyond in many areas and helped me meet my self-imposed, short deadline. He was very organized and kept me organized and focused. His communications with me were timely and included the perfect amount of detail that I...
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Daniel Butt, December 2022
Helped me out in a pinch. He was quick and very responsive.
Geoffrey Wells, December 2022
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