Veronica Scott - Designer
I'm a Senior Designer and Art Director with over 15 years experience in Publishing Design and over 8 years experience in Marketing Design.
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Overview
I'm a Senior Designer and Art Director with over 15 years experience in Publishing Design, mostly kids books, and over 8 years experience in Marketing Design.
I’m very passionate about my work.
I embrace challenges and welcome innovations!
With strong experience working with tight deadlines, I care about work relationships and believe in the importance of ongoing communication.
Part of my philosophy is to achieve top quality product by being inquisitive and open to learning new ways to accomplish a project. Currently, I’m working on expanding my interactive design knowledge.
I strive for excellence.
My experience working in and with different countries and cultures contributes to a global vision that can be applied to any work style.
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Children’s Non-Fiction
History
Inspirational
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult Fantasy
Work experience
Creative/Art Director, Senior Designer, Project Manager
Self-employed
May, 2018
–
Present
(over 4 years)
Creating, planning, executing, finishing, and delivering a design project from concept to final files.
Product planing creating marketing strategies to promote a product.
Managing, training and supporting team members ensuring schedules, quality control, and final stages of product development.
Building and maintaining team work for a healthy and safe work environment.
Negotiations with clients and vendors to exceed in quality while keeping costs in a profitable manner.
Managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Flexible to changes and fast adapting while implementing new processes.
Published Projects:
85% children's books, illustrated for trade and library (fiction and non-fiction), library non-fiction.
15% marketing projects - Logos, Catalogs, flyers, web banners, and promotional design
Art Director/Senior Designer
Amicus (The Creative Company)
June, 2017
–
May, 2019
(almost 2 years)
Creating, planning, executing, finishing, and delivering a design project from concept to final files.
Product planing creating marketing strategies to promote a product.
Managing, training and supporting team members ensuring schedules, quality control, and final stages of product development.
Building and maintaining team work for a healthy and safe work environment.
Negotiations with clients and vendors to exceed in quality while keeping costs in a profitable manner.
Managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Flexible to changes and fast adapting while implementing new processes.
Published Projects:
95% children's books, illustrated for trade and library (fiction and non-fiction), library non-fiction.
5% marketing projects - Catalogs, flyers, web banners
Senior Graphic Designer
Capstone Publishers
August, 2007
–
May, 2017
(over 9 years)
Designing project from concept to final files.
Children's books and marketing pieces for web sites and catalogs' advertisement.
Art Director and Senior Designer
Taylor Corporation (First Marketing, Progressive Communications and Navitor)
May, 2000
–
July, 2007
(about 7 years)
Directing or designing projects from concept to final designed files for press:
• catalogs
• magazines (covers and interior)
• ads for magazines, newspapers, catalogs, newsletters and billboards
• newsletters for health, auto and financial industries
• direct mail
• web banners
• brochures
• posters
• flyers
Portfolio (40 selected works)
Batman Science (DC Super Heroes)
Tammy Enz
Batman conquers crime with brains, brawn, and a whole lot of high-tech gadgetry. Batman Science explores the surprising ways the Caped Crusader's gear and gadgets actually connect to reality. Accessible text, real-world photos, and Batman illustrations team up to reveal the real science and engineering behind Batman's fictional world.
Readers will learn about the life and works of Suzanne Collins. This young adult author’s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Hunger Games trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author’s writing process and what inspires her to write. What’s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.
Despot
Louison, Garvey
My Friend Breath: Change Your Breath. Change Your Emotion - Mindful Breathing for Kids 3 - 8+
Gillespie, Meg, Corey, Kelsey, Bardy, Lena
Exceptional
Read, Robin
Tsina: Before the death of childhood
Ramabu, Nankie
Play On: A Soccer Story, Inspired by Walker Zimmerman's Faith Journey
Zimmerman, Becky, Moses, Oboh
A Daredevil's Guide to Stunts (Daredevils' Guides)
Steve Goldsworthy
Daring falls from high buildings and car chases in the movies. Circus trapeze artists and human cannon balls. Flips high in the air on skateboards and dirt bikes. Many people wouldn't dare to try such stunts. But other people make a living doing them. Learn what draws people to such life-threatening lines of work. Get the facts about some of the most famous stuntmen and women of all time.
Little Panda
Julie Abery
Little Panda goes on an adventure in the jungle, but mama is always close by her cub. Short rhyming lines in this illustrated board book tell a sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love.
First Family in Space (Out of This World)
Raymond Bean
Starr’s family has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: To move to outer space! They’ll live on the world’s most advanced space station and help space tourists explore different planets. Starr is excited, curious, and terrified about the big change. She’ll have to leave her school, her house, and worst of all, her best friend, Allison. But whatever happens, Starr knows her new life will b... read more
The El Dorado Map (Middle-grade Novels)
Michael O'Hearn
When your pa's an outlaw, you grow up mean, tough, and fast -- unless something or someone changes that dirty, dusty path. One day, Kid Cody's path changes with bang. Arrested after a stagecoach shootout and deserted by his pa, the young gunman finds himself alone in the Wild West. Alone, except for a mysterious man in black, who aids Cody in his escape from jail. Once free, Kid Cody sets out ... read more
Eyewitness to Titanic
Terri Dougherty
View the story of the doomed ship Titanic through the eyes of those who knew it best. Builders, crew members, passengers, and explorers who discovered the wreck each have their own perspectives. Feel the pride of builders as they put the final touches on the grand staircase and the deep sadness of survivors who left loved ones behind. It’s the story of the Titanic like you’ve never heard it be... read more
The Buffalo Soldiers were the first peacetime all-black regiments of the U.S. Army. Created around the time of the Civil War, they fought bravely in several wars, and also played an important role in the history of the American West. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life.
Larry Bird
Peebles, Melissa L, Scott, Veronica M
Flying Fillies: The Sky's the Limit
Hui, Christy
Rune and Flash: Inside the Dream Prison
Canzano, Joe
Mars for Humanity (Exploring Space and Beyond)
Brandon Terrell
Eleven-year-old twins Lila and Max are leaving Earth to reunite with their parents on Mars. It's nearly fifty years in the future, and the Earth is dying. The damages caused by global warming are too severe to repair. So six years ago, the twin's parents were sent to the red planet on a special mission to make the land and environment habitable. Now it's time for civilians to join the scientis... read more
Synchro. Gods, Kings and Warriors: Vol.1. Silver City Ancient Temple
NIMA NGAPEY, J.D. , Powers, Jessica, N., Thea
Civil War Spies (Classified)
Sodaro, Craig
World War II Spies (Classified)
Price, Sean
A Tiny Brown Monkey on the Big Blue Earth
Tory Christie
Starting with a tiny brown monkey in the middle of a jungle, this unique geography perspective shows ever-widening views from mountain to village to city, to country, continent, ocean, and planet.
Inkblot (Writer's Notebook)
Rebecca Langston-George
Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of four creative-writing genres—poetry, nonfiction, drama, and short stories. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while aligning closely to Common Core State Standards. Fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice, while author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for ... read more
Making a Video Game (Sequence Entertainment)
Nadia Higgins
This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished video game. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from planning gameplay and coding the prototype to designing and publishing the finished game. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
I've Got Eyes!: Exceptional Eyes of the Animal World
Julie Murphy
Animals in varied habitats describe unique features of their eyes and how they are adapted for the jungle, the deep ocean, the desert, and even the dark. From bulging eyes to hiding eyes, handlebar eyes to double-decker eyes, young readers will learn about the diversity of the animal world in this nonfiction picture book.
Girls Rebel! (Girls Rock!)
Schwartz, Heather E.
The Golden Gate Bridge (Engineering Wonders)
Rebecca Stanborough
This title explores and explains how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. The bridge's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the bridge was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the bridge.
A Timeline of Presidential Elections (Presidential Politics)
Barbara Krasner
Presidential politics has always been a minefield of competition, excitement, and even scandal. Read about the evolution of presidential politics from the election of George Washington, the nation's first president, to the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Learn which elements have stood the test of time, such as the Electoral College, and other elements, such as vo... read more
Laying Golden Eggs: How to Create Profitable Customer Experiences
Wakabayashi, Dennis
When it comes to math, Victoria Torres is completely average in this e-book. On the other hand, her older sister, Sofia, is captain of the math team. When one of the team members drops out unexpectedly, Sofia must find a replacement -- fast! With the conference trophy at stake, Sofia volunteers Victoria and grills her in math, night and day. Vicka is no fan of her sister's bossy ways, but winn... read more
Blue Whale's Journey: A Little Peek Inside
Miller, Kelly Ann, Vanyan, Vilush, Escobedo, Alicia
The Passport Project: Two Sisters Ditch Middle School for a Life-Changing Journey Around the World
McIntyre, Kellie, McIntyre, Delaney, McIntyre, Riley
Pip and Kitten and the End of the World
Congreave, David
Journal of a Curious Kid: Pandemic Life
Rice, John Jay
Hacker Class: A Story of STEM Inspiration
Miller P.E., Scott A.
FINDING JESSICA
Tanner, Joseph
A Tree Just Like Me
Elliman, Sarah, Art, Vaz, Scott, Veronica
Veronica has 61 reviews
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Professionalism
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Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Another successful collaboration with Veronica Scott! Thanks Again
Bill Schieman, November 2022
Reply from Veronica Scott
Veronica has done a fantastic job with a complicated book design project. I've deeply appreciated her attention to detail, promptness, and flexibility.
Kevin Klein, November 2022
I just finished my first book and could never have done it without Veronica. She is a tireless designer who doesn't quit until it's done right. She is concerned that she completes the task the way you want it done yet has great advice when you ask her opinion. She is patient and kind when you have no idea how to do things. Should I have a need, I will hire her again.My book cover and interior d...
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Becky Zimmerman, November 2022
Reply from Veronica Scott
Veronica was great to work with as a first time author. She was very patient with all of my newbie questions. She was extremely responsive and her work was accurate. I would recommend Veronica to anyone needing help getting over the finish line.
Steve Davis, November 2022
Reply from Veronica Scott
Veronica communicated with me constantly. She was professional and understanding. Our collaboration resulted in a polished finish product to the satisfaction of all.
Garvey Louison, November 2022
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