Mattie Wells - Designer
I'm an energetic and collaborative designer with 12+ years of publishing work. Specializing in DIY & craft books for all ages.
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Hi! Let's make something awesome!
I'm a designer with over 13 years of publishing and illustration experience and a fine art background. My design career started with an internship at Quarto Publishing Group where I first fell in love with book design.
I spent over 10 years as the lead creative for a marketing agency where I learned the importance of deadlines and client communication. Now, I spend my days full-time freelancing. I love working on informational and instructional books, especially if they have to do with crafts, plants, kids or animals.
Connecting and collaborating on projects is a huge passion of mine. In addition to top-notch creative solutions, I pinky swear to deliver an eye for detail, a good attitude and possibly a cheesy joke or two!
Thanks for reading!
I'm a designer with over 13 years of publishing and illustration experience and a fine art background. My design career started with an internship at Quarto Publishing Group where I first fell in love with book design.
I spent over 10 years as the lead creative for a marketing agency where I learned the importance of deadlines and client communication. Now, I spend my days full-time freelancing. I love working on informational and instructional books, especially if they have to do with crafts, plants, kids or animals.
Connecting and collaborating on projects is a huge passion of mine. In addition to top-notch creative solutions, I pinky swear to deliver an eye for detail, a good attitude and possibly a cheesy joke or two!
Thanks for reading!
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Agriculture
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
DIY & Crafts
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
Work experience
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Self-employed
May, 2006
–
Present
(over 16 years)
I am an energetic, thoughtful designer and illustrator with a passion for creative solutions. I've had over a decade of experience in both publishing and marketing fields. Collaboration is a huge part of my process but my broad range of skills has given me the ability to fill many roles and work independently. My creative skills are constantly evolving along with my love of books, printing and all things design related.
Freelance Designer
Premiere Collectibles
January, 2019
–
Present
(over 3 years)
I create book promotion graphics for book signing events for celebrity authors. Including social media ads and organic post graphics.
Creative Team Lead & Manager
GLAD WORKS
September, 2008
–
December, 2018
(about 10 years)
I lead a team of creatives at a busy marketing agency. Responsibilities included: web, print, email, application, sign and brand design. I also customized marketing plans, developed website wireframes and communicated with clients. As part of my managerial duties, I oversaw, directed and trained a full creative team.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
Quarto Publishing Group USA
March, 2007
–
Present
(over 15 years)
I started working with the amazing team at Quarto during my internship in 2007. Since then I have loved collaborating with multiple art directors on book covers, custom illustrations and book layouts.
Portfolio (13 selected works)
DIY Chicken Keeping from Fresh Eggs Dail
Steele, Lisa
Dating Again with Courage and Confidence
Greene, Fran
Barnyard Kids: A Family Guide for Raising Animals
Rudick, Dina
Baby Self-Feeding (Holistic Baby)
Ripton, Nancy, Potock, Melanie
Rubber Band Glam
Friedrichsen-Truman, Christina, Truman, Emily
Ultimate Plank Fitness
Decurtins, Jennifer
Meditation Made Simple
Watkins,Paula
Chicken Whisperers Guide To Zero-Waste C
Schneider, Andy
Sweet Art: Creature Cookies
Carpenter, Autumn
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Mattie was beyond phenomenal with designing the interior for my book. She understood and conveyed my vision far beyond my expectations. I look forward to working with her on future projects and highly recommend her for yours! You won’t be disappointed.
Eternal Sunshine, LLC, May 2021
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