Jade Wheaton

Jade Wheaton – Designer

I am a creative book designer. I work across a wide range of genres, in both children's and adults' publishing.

Overview

I am a graphic designer, specialising in book design and have been working in London and Devon for the past 12 years. Working as a designer I have learnt how to project manage and art direct, whilst developing new concepts and books in fast paced environments. I have built up a strong network of clients and I have had the opportunity to work across both children’s and adults’ books. From designing book covers to working on large format illustrated titles, and typesetting pages, I thrive on making books come to life.


Over the last five years I have worked for Penguin Random House. This has enabled me to design across a wide spectrum of publications, including educational, lifestyle, gift and picture books.


I am always ready for a new challenge and would love to hear from you.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing History Nature
Fiction
Classics Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA Hons Graphic Design - first class

Work experience

Penguin Random House Children's

May, 2022 — Present

Designing for the PRH Children's team.

Ladybird Books

Jan, 2019 — May, 2019 (4 months)

Designing for the Ladybird Education and Licensing list as Senior Designer.

Bonnier/Kings Road Publishing

May, 2018 — Dec, 2018 (7 months)

Working for Weldon Owen and Kings Road Publishing on illustrated children's books.

Self-employed

Jun, 2016 — Present

Designing for: Penguin Random House, Ladybird Books, Tate, Kings Road Publishing/Bonnier Books, Dorling Kindersley, Quarto, Aurum Press, Buster Books, Michael O’Mara Books, Whitefox Publishing, Watkins Publishing, The National Trust and Carlton Books

Michael O'Mara Books

Feb, 2016 — Aug, 2016 (6 months)

Designing for Michael O 'Mara and the LOM ART list

Dorling Kindersley

Nov, 2014 — Feb, 2016 (over 1 year)

Designer for DK Licensing
Working with LEGO, Disney and Marvel
Creating books for illustrated children’s and adults’ titles

Portfolio

Our History of the 20th Century: As Told in Diaries, Journals and Letters

Travis Elborough

What better way to understand Britain during the twentieth century than through the eyes of those who experienced it at first hand? Travis Elborough's compilation offers brilliantly candid and intimate insights not only into the headline-grabbing events but al... read more
Brew It Yourself: Make Your Own Wine, Beer, Cider & Other Concoctions

Nick Moyle

The Two Thirsty Gardeners show that brewing your own delicious alcoholic drinks can be surprisingly quick, easy and inexpensive, Brew It Yourself is a collection of more than 75 home brewing recipes, sure to put a fizz back into this popular pastime by adding ... read more
Games from Childhood: A Nostalgic Compendium of Games We Used to Play

Michael O'Mara Books

A wonderfully nostalgic collection of the games we played in our childhood, when all you needed was a pen, paper, and your imagination. All the classics are here, from filling in the grids of battleships and hangman, to tic-tac-toe, categories, crossed words, ... read more
Colouring from Nature

Deyrolle

From the beauty of the seabed, to the splendor of plant life and the diversity of birds, here are 60 pages of beautiful Deyrolle wall charts inspired by nature, accompanied by 60 pages of illustrations for you to color and bring to life. The Parisian scientifi... read more
The Mindful Mother: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Mindfulness

Naomi Chunilal

The first of its kind, this book will show mothers-to-be how to create an authentic practice of mindfulness to prepare for pregnancy, labour, birth and the early parenting years.Full of gems and aha moments using simple and helpful tools and practices to keep ... read more
The Bay Tree Book of Preserving: Over 100 recipes for jams, chutneys andrelishes, pickles, sauces and cordials, and cured meats and fish

Emma MacDonald

Whether using home-grown, shop-bought or pick-your-own fruit and veg, theres something special about preserving foods that goes beyond necessity. This one-stop guide from the founder of The Bay Tree explores a range of techniques, from making jams and conserve... read more
Colossus

Colin Hynson

Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built? Or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a flying laboratory in space? This fascinating book reveals some of the greatest feats of engineering... read more
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Frosty Fairy Tale

Peppa Pig

Peppa and George are in their very own frosty fairy tale! Once upon a time, it was a snowy day and Granny and Grandpa Pig had a surprise for Peppa and George - they were all going to Frosty Kingdom! They set off in the sleigh and met the Sugar Plum Fairy on th... read more
Kipling: 'If-' and Other Poems (Pocket Poets Book 3)

Rudyard Kipling

'If-' is, by British readers' choice, the most popular poem in the language. This selection of Rudyard Kipling's verse contains not only this classic, but many of his greatest poems, in testimony to a writer who possessed a precocious gift for rhyme and a bril... read more
Keats: 'Ode to a Nightingale' and Other Poems (Pocket Poets)

John Keats

Whether in longer narrative works like "The Eve of St Agnes," or in such sonnets as "On First Looking Into Chapman’s Homer," or in magnificent odes like those "To a Nightingale" and "To Autumn," John Keats's verse resonates with lyricism and with sensuous imag... read more
Burns: 'A Red, Red Rose' and Other Poems (Pocket Poets)

Robert Burns

Offering everything from simple ballads to great set pieces like "Tam O’Shanter," this collection celebrates the work of the poor farmer-turned-exciseman who became, literally, the voice of an entire nation.
Le Mot Juste: How to Impress Tout le Monde with Your French

Imogen Fortes

'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond BlancCelebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C'est parti!Have you... read more
Live More Sloth: Slow Down, Chill Out and Live in the Sloth Lane

Tim Collins

The no-sweat approach to self-care from nature's expert: the sloth. Get ready to channel nature's most relaxed animals and turn your perspective upside-down. There's a lot to be said for taking it easy and our sloth friends are experts at finding their superch... read more
ReWild: The Art of Returning to Nature

Nick Baker

As our busy, technology-driven lives become more sedentary and less connected to wildlife, it is important to remember the natural, human connection we have to the wilderness.Nick Baker, naturalist and wildlife presenter, takes the reader back to our natural i... read more

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