Sophie Gordon – Designer

Hello, I’m a Children’s book designer with over 10 years experience working with UK publishers.

Overview

I’m an experienced Senior Book Designer based in Barcelona. I’m passionate about working closely with authors, editors and illustrators, to create standout book covers and interiors of the highest quality.

My expertise spans non-fiction to picture books, preschool and text led non-fiction. I’m proud to have contributed to award-winning titles, including winners at the A Post Irish Book Awards 2020 and Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards 2020. I’ve also designed covers for bestselling authors such as Onjali Q. Raúf and astronaut Tim Peake.

If you’re looking to bring your book idea to life, I’m here to design eye-catching covers and professionally typeset interiors.

Services

Cover Design

Typography

Book Interior Design

Non-Fiction

Children’s Non-Fiction

Fiction

Picture Books

Languages

English

Certifications

BA (Hons) Graphic Arts | First Class

Work experience

Senior Designer

Self-employed

Oct, 2022 — Present

Senior Desiner

Magic Cat

Oct, 2022 — Oct, 2023 (about 1 year)

Working as Senior designer on a range of titles designing market covers and interiors.

Senior Book Designer

Hachette UK

Apr, 2020 — Oct, 2022 (over 2 years)

Working as Senior Designer on the Wren and Rook and Laurence King lists. Designing covers and interiors on a range of children’s non-fiction titles. Including non-fiction picture books, activity and board books.

Senior Designer

Bloomsbury Publishing UK

Mar, 2019 — Apr, 2020 (about 1 year)

Working on covers and interiors as Senior designer on the non-fiction list. Including non-fiction picture books, activity, board books and novelty.

Designer

Bloomsbury Publishing UK

Mar, 2016 — Mar, 2019 (about 3 years)

Working on covers and interiors as Designer.

Design Assistant

Nosy Crow

Feb, 2014 — Feb, 2016 (about 2 years)

Working on a range of titles from picture books to non-fiction.