Overview

I’m a professional book cover and interior designer with 20+ years of experience creating visually striking and market-savvy designs.

With a background in higher education publishing and EdTech, I’ve collaborated with industry leaders such as Pearson and Ascend Learning, designing covers, book interiors, and marketing materials for several markets, with precision and creativity.

My experience extends to working with notable authors and partner organizations, publishers, content developers, and marketing teams to ensure every project aligns with the target audience and brand vision.

My process is highly collaborative, where I listen closely to clients’ needs and deliver designs that consistently exceed expectations.

I create covers that resonate with target audiences and align with current market trends. For interior projects, I compose complete book layouts—not just templates. I also design supporting visuals such as charts, graphs, and infographics. By integrating Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), I ensure accessibility compliance.

I offer end-to-end design services, from concept development to print-ready files, focusing on clarity, consistency, and compelling visual storytelling. Whether you’re publishing fiction, non-fiction, academic, or business titles, I’m here to create a striking book cover or a polished interior layout. I’ll help you make a lasting impression.

Scott

Services

Cover Design

Book Interior Design

Production Management

Non-Fiction

Computers & Internet Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Law Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Technology

Languages

English

Awards

BookBuilders of Boston; Acknowledgement of Excellence In the Graphic Arts
BookBuilders of Boston Award, College, single entry - Book
Academic Product of the Year (multiple awards for educational publishing excellence)
Cost Savings and Initiative (strategic design and production solutions)
Production Professional (recognizing quality and efficiency in publishing workflows)
Teamwork: Collaboration and Communication
Top Performer: Economics and Finance Marketing Campaigns

Work experience

Independent Graphic Designer | Book Covers and Interiors

Self-Employed

May, 2024 — Present

Providing tailored, brand-focused design solutions for authors, entrepreneurs, and organizations across both digital and print platforms. I specialize in creating professional, market-ready book covers, interiors, and promotional assets that transform ideas into visually compelling, results-driven materials—designs that align with your creative vision, capture reader interest, and support your publishing objectives.

Senior Graphic Designer | Book Cover and Interior Design Expert

Ascend Learning

Sep, 2008 — May, 2024 (over 15 years)

I developed a unified brand direction by leading the design, visual identity, and competitive strategy for market-leading covers. I designed 35–45 unique covers and 14–20 interior layouts annually, integrating Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to uphold accessibility compliance. I collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to foster an inclusive, adaptive, and purpose-driven culture that consistently achieved business goals. I also designed print and digital marketing campaigns, including social media graphics, motion graphics promotions, email campaigns, blog visuals, website elements, data visualizations, and infographics.

Contract Senior Graphic Designer (Term of Project)

Pearson Custom Publishing

May, 2008 — Sep, 2008 (4 months)

I partnered with development editors, project managers, and instructors to create Pearson-branded, custom-tailored covers and educational content for specific courses and curricula.

Creative Director

Lifetime Brands

May, 2006 — Oct, 2007 (over 1 year)

Conceptualized and designed product packaging, retail/showroom displays, and marketing promotions for nationally branded home decor and consumer products to enhance brand appeal and customer engagement.

Creative Services Manager

Pearson

Nov, 1999 — May, 2006 (over 6 years)

I recruited and trained design, copywriting, and administrative staff. I managed promotional budgets, generating over $105,000 in savings through strategic vendor negotiations and cost-effective design and production solutions. I created educational supplement products and sample promotions. Led strategic and creative marketing campaigns: Designed branded targeted sales kits, marketing collateral, catalogs, conference, and exhibit materials.

Portfolio

Sanders' Paramedic Textbook with Navigate Essentials Access

Sanders, Mick J.

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management