Marci Senders

Marci Senders – Designer

I have been working in the children’s publishing industry as an Art Director for over twenty years.

Overview

Art director and mentor with twenty-five years of publishing experience based in New York City. Specialized skills in brands and lisensing for Children’s Publishing with a passion for picture books, most recently for Disney Publishing Worldwide. Designer of iconic books including the Feminist Baby, Meant to Be, The Isle of the Lost and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, and the Lore and Black Girl Power novels.

When we work together, you can expect a thoughtful, collaborative approach and maybe a few honest laughs along the way. I love mentoring new talent just as much as diving into the details of a layout or visual strategy. I’m drawn to projects that are smart, heartfelt, and visually driven, especially if they’re aimed at a younger audience or aim to build lasting brand value. Whether I am working on greeting cards, stationary or packaging, I bring experience, intuition, and a genuine passion for making beautiful, impactful products. Let’s make something meaningful and have some fun while we’re at it.

Services
Fiction
Chick Lit Comics & Graphic Novels Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Romance Young Adult

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2025 — Present
Art director and mentor with twenty-five years of publishing experience based in New York City. Specialized skills in brands and licensing for Children’s Publishing with a passion for picture books, most recently for Disney Publishing Worldwide.

Disney Publishing Worldwide

Jul, 2010 — Apr, 2025 (almost 15 years)
Design and art direct books that are innovative and eye-catching, while being mindful of the competition through brainstorming, moodboards and communicating with the editors. Develope concepts based on Marketing’s needs and aide in providing colladeral materials that will help promote the the design of an average 75 novels and graphic novels a year and designing an average of thirty books a year. Skilled at organization and management of schedules for my projects and my employees. Work well under pressure with tight deadlines and last-minute cover design additions. The direct manager of two designers and oversee the projects of five designers Always on the lookout for new talent.

Portfolio

The Dove in the Belly

Grimsley, Jim

Lantern Paperbacks

Cover Design
Worth Fighting For (Meant To Be)

Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Hyperion Avenue

Cover Design
Dig Two Graves

McNeil, Gretchen

Disney Hyperion Digital

Cover Design
Four Letter Word

McNeil, Gretchen

Disney Hyperion

Cover Design
Three Drops of Blood

McNeil, Gretchen

Disney Hyperion

Cover Design

Marci has 3 reviews

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Ewelina M.

Ewelina M.

Apr, 2026

I'm glad I worked with Marci - she created an unique book cover and simple yet beautiful book interior. She was kind, professional and easy to communicate with. I recommend working with her ;)
Marci S.
Ewelina was lovely to work with. We had great communication throughout the project and I am really happy with the results.
Morgane T.

Morgane T.

Feb, 2026

I loved working with Marci because on top of her professionalism she is very friendly and julped on video call easily. I feel she is part of the team and took the project as it was her own. I highly recommend her.
Marci S.
It was a great project and great working with Morgane!
Chris M.

Chris M.

Dec, 2025

I can't say enough good things about Marci. I was fortunate to find her, the best designer / creative I've ever worked with by far. ...
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Marci S.
Thanks Chris! It was a great project to work on.

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