Teresa Bonaddio – Designer

From June 2009 to February 2018, I worked independently and collaboratively utilizing my creative and varied skills on a part-time freelance basis—March 2018 marked the launch of my full-time creative business journey. I specialize in book publishing, but I always stay open to projects in different forms. On the editorial side, I develop, write, edit, copy edit, and proofread fiction and nonfiction projects in many shapes and sizes. While on the illustration and design side, I live in Adobe Creative Suite (but still love and utilize analog tools) and enjoy consulting with clients to help come up with creative solutions for any project.

After 4 years of life's great adventures, I entered my second life at Running Press, but this time as a Designer, specializing in kids' books (my passion!). I collaborated heavily with editorial and production, from book concept ideations all the way to finished product—designing and art directing not only interiors and covers, but sometimes new formats as well. A good day, for me, was any day that I got to make something on screen or in person, and work with great people to meet our goals. I worked as Designer for the RP Kids/Teen and Miniature Edition imprints from 2013 to 2015 and then was promoted to Senior Designer and held that title from 2015 to 2018.

I worked as Assistant to the Editorial Director from 2004 to 2005 and then was promoted to Assistant Editor and held that title from 2005 to 2007. Throughout my timespan, I acquired children’s, middle grade, and teen books, while also developing and acquiring for the Miniature Edition imprint. Additionally, I assisted with marketing efforts to position and support each book I project managed. The best part of my job was working collaboratively across in-house departments and outside of the company with authors, illustrators, licensors, and other industry professionals.