Overview
I am currently Senior Designer for picture books and novelty at Simon & Schuster UK, with over 7 years experience in the publishing industry. I would regard myself as a determined and dedicated individual, and take pride in my ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others. I have a strong passion for books & storytelling, and I am constantly striving to learn and develop my experience of children’s publishing. My strong interest in craft has influenced my enjoyment for a hands on approach to design.
Services
Non-Fiction
Art
Children’s Non-Fiction
Design
DIY & Crafts
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
- BA HONS Graphic Design
- MA Design & Art Direction
Work experience
Simon & Schuster
Jun, 2016 —
Present
Senior designer on picture books and novelty.
Penguin Random House
Sep, 2014 —
Jun, 2016
(over 1 year)
Designer for Puffin working across brands, licensing and stand-alone picture books.
Oxford University Press
Sep, 2011 —
Sep, 2014
(about 3 years)
Children's Trade designer for picture books, middle grade, YA fiction and trade dictionaries/non-fiction.
Pearson
May, 2011 —
Sep, 2011
(4 months)
Custom publishing assistant, creating bespoke interiors and cover designs for academic textbooks.
Portfolio
In the middle of the countryside there are three farms, all in a row. Everybody calls them Noisy Village because the children who live there are very noisy indeed! Join the adventures of Lisa and her friends, where walking home from school turns into a pirate ... read more
As Peter wanders around the ruined castle of Carreg Cennen he makes an amazing discovery - a rusted metal gauntlet. As he slips it on to his hand he is transported back to the fourteenth century, to a time when his Norman ancestors held the castle. Accepted as... read more
Philip d'Aubigny is a young knight in the kingdom of Outremer and can't wait to prove himself. His chance comes when he rides into battle to defend his home from attack by Saracen leader, Saladin and his army. But after a disastrous campaign, Philip is taken p... read more
The boy lay in the silence of the great battlefield, gazing at his own hand spread on the ground beside him. The hand moved and he realized, with something like surprise, that he was not dead. His name was Owain and further up the hillside lay his father and b... read more
The brilliantly funny and cringe-worthy secret blog of 14-year-old Joe Cowley (wannabe comic artist and self-confessed repeller of girls): Sunday 1st January So here's the thing. I've decided to start writing a blog. A private one. The idea is that it'll help ... read more
It's Sarah's birthday and she's looking forward to having a nice, quiet day! But when all her friends arrive, perhaps the day won't be as quiet as she had hoped?Join Sarah and Duck on another fun and quacky adventure!
When Sarah & Duck get to the Duck Hotel, they soon discover it's very different to a human hotel. The residents can nest anywhere they like, there's a helter-skelter, there's water everywhere and there's a feather-preening salon. Duck is right at home but Sara... read more
Tolkien for toddlers! Super Happy Magic Forest is the hilarious story of five brave heroes - a fairy, a unicorn, a faun, a gnome, and a mushroom - who must go on an epic quest to reclaim the Mystical Crystals of Life and save their home. From happy bunnies to ... read more
Christina and Will have escaped Flambards for London with their heads full of dreams, only to find a whole new set of problems. Not only the basic ones of work and a place to live, but Will's single-minded ambition to design and pilot flying machines, which te... read more
A totally absorbing novel about twelve-year-old Christina who is sent to live with her fierce uncle and his two sons in their decaying mansion, Flambards. Christina discovers a passion for horses and riding but finds herself part of a strange household, divide... read more
'Grace looked directly at the seal pup and spoke softly to it. 'I'll be back soon. Don't give up.' Grace is excited about her holiday, staying with Granny at her house by the sea. A whole week exploring rock pools, collecting shells, and playing on the beach -... read more
Join these two best friends on a day full of fun! Rosie and her best friend spend every day together - helping the adults with the gardening and the shopping, learning new tricks, and playing in the park. They even explore outer space and the deepest oceans! W... read more
HIYAAAAAAAA! Meet the night watch ninjas, keeping your towns safe from evil night-time mischief! When their midnight snack is interrupted by some shocking news, the ninjas don't hang about! Their new mission is to protect everyone from a bad guy as sneaky as h... read more
Come with Jack on a quest for the perfect lunch - you never know who you might meet! Jack doesn’t want to eat his boring old lunch. He’d rather have lunch on a pirate ship! But what do pirates actually eat?? Rotten fish stew – eeuuuwwww! And so begins a rollic... read more
Affectionate, funny and joyful, this is the newest collaboration between internationally successful illustrator Judi Abbot and award-winning author of the Aliens Love Underpants series Claire Freedman. From slupring milkshakes with a big crowd of siblings, to ... read more
Albie is putting the finishing touches to his sandcastle when a mysterious wind blows him all the way to Ancient Egypt! There he finds Tuti and Anka, the Pharaoh's children, and together they go on an exciting adventure to hunt for some lost treasure. But will... read more
