Joanna Scott

Joanna Scott – Designer

I'm a freelance illustrator and art director working mostly in children's publishing, on picture book and middle grade brand series books.

Overview

I have worked as an artist and illustrator for over twenty years with work sold both nationally and internationally for clients ranging from Shreds for Harrods and Selfridges to Halcyon Days Fine Enamels in Mayfair, ITV and Paddington Bear & Co.My work in children's books includes some of the biggest selling brands in the world, also working for award winning children's author Lynne Reid Banks, as well as numerous publishers and authors with fantastic stories to tell.I art direct on publishing, editorial and packaging projects. Clients have included The World of Dinosaur Roar, fairy brand children's books for a major publisher with Dynamo Ltd as well as poses and icons with Michelle Porte-Davis Design for Paddington Bear & Co's Official Illustrated Brand Guide. Illustration for packaging, TV and film props, ( Lewis ITV) concept illustration, giftware, greetings cards and product design.Working with me is super easy. I look at your story and create an illustration list and quote with terms for you. From that we have a basis to work from and create an amazing book. I can work on the graphic design and layout too as well as suggest editors, graphic designers and publishing assistance.
Services
Non-Fiction
Art Calendars Children’s Non-Fiction Comics Non-Fiction Health & Wellbeing
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English
Awards
  • Dragonfly

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2022 — Aug, 2023 (over 1 year)
Creating a new character for a middle grade book about a Bear called Journey To The Name Maker. Working on layout suggestions, cover art, social media posts, and all the internal artwork for the book.

Self-employed

Sep, 2020 — Present
Creating a layout and illustrations for a picture book with a private client.

Self-employed

Jul, 2017 — Present
Charity brand book series to raise money for The Down Syndrome Association with the Tom Mouse series of adventure books. Character design, cover design, social media templates, logos. Now on to book 3.

Self-employed

May, 2015 — Nov, 2019 (over 4 years)
Brand book series that sells globally for middle grade reading. Internal line art illustration for the holiday specials and other brand tie in series.

Self-employed

May, 2013 — Sep, 2013 (4 months)
Working on sketch poses with Michelle Porte-Davies Design for Paddington Bear & Co for the then new illustrated brand guide for Paddington Bear

Halcyon Days

May, 1996 — Sep, 1999 (over 3 years)
Working in studio and then freelance with Halcyon Days fine enamels and porcelain. Creating new designs for boxes and porcelain children's ranges. Collectors items.

Self-employed

Mar, 1995 — Feb, 1997 (almost 2 years)
Freelance work with a number of businesses in the giftware industry - Shreds for Harrods and Selfridges, and various greeting card companies.

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