Overview
Hi there!I've always had a love for books. When I was little I remember bringing giant stacks of books over to my family members and asking them to read to me over and over. I adored listening to the stories and looking at the colorful illustrations on the pages. That is what inspired me to become a designer and I still carry that passion for books with me to this day.I am an enthusiastic and driven art director and designer with over 11 years of experience working in the publishing industry. I'm a visual storyteller with strong concept, design, and typography skills. I create engaging content while being flexible, efficient, and reliable. My experience includes working as an art director and designer at American Girl/Mattel for over 11 years. During that time I art directed and designed numerous books across several different brands, including both fiction and non-fiction books for children ages 3-12. I also led the visual development of Welliewishers publishing, a new American Girl brand. Available for book cover and interior art direction, design, & typesetting. Please reach out with any questions. Let's bring your book to life!
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
DIY & Crafts
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Work experience
American Girl
Apr, 2019 —
Feb, 2023
(almost 4 years)
Led the visual development of Welliewishers publishing, a new American Girl brand. Art directed and designed 13 highly-illustrated, early reader books and 2 box sets over 7 years.
Organized and led photo shoots for books and content marketing pieces, collaborating with photographers, editors, set designers, and stylists.
Art directed and designed numerous books across several different brands, including both fiction and non-fiction books for children ages 3-12.
Researched, hired, and worked with many talented illustrators from around the world, providing them with clear and detailed art direction and revision feedback.
Conceptualized and presented art direction to department directors and staff.
Participated in brainstorming and researching for both core company initiatives and innovative future projects.
Led the development of visuals for diverse and inclusive content. Strived to create an atmosphere where all kids felt represented through illustration.
American Girl
Jan, 2012 —
Mar, 2019
(about 7 years)
Art directed and designed non-fiction books, including highly-illustrated advice titles and photographed craft and activity titles for children.
Led the development of the Welliewishers entertainment guide, a 120+ document cataloging all Welliewishers assets used in print, entertainment, and digital content.
Conceptualized and executed all Bookseller Event Kits and Teacher’s Guides that
accompanied new book launches.
Assisted art directors with various projects, received direction well, and anticipated their needs.
Illustrated features as needed for print content, saving company spend on illustration.
Prepared final files consistently meeting production team standards.
American Girl
May, 2011 —
Dec, 2011
(7 months)
Obtained knowledge and experience of the daily operations of a content development team.
Completed creative assignments for bookseller event kits and books, along with other supportive design tasks as requested.
Portfolio
