Hi, I'm Jessica!
A disciplined and highly organized Freelance Graphic Designer with 8+ years of experience designing books and promotional assets for a major New York City publishing house. My published roster includes Kirkus Reviewed and New York Times bestsellers including, Miles Morales: Shock Waves: An Original Graphic Novel, The Official Harry Potter Baking book, and The Dragon Masters, a series for the Branches imprint at Scholastic Inc.
Prior experience includes designing a variety of in-store, print, and digital advertisements for Gracious Home. I have been praised by my Creative Directors on multiple occasions for attention to detail, organization, and ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
Here's hoping we can work together soon!
Work Experience
July 2013 - December 2021
May 2012 - December 2012
Senior Graphic Designer, Scholastic Inc., New York, NY
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Designing covers, jackets, multi-page interiors, branding,
and decorative embellishments for an array of children’s
book formats -
Designing promotional materials for use on Amazon.com
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Preflighting documents for print production
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Reviewing and approving digital and physical proofs
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Assisting superiors on special assignments
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Working closely with Packagers, Production, Manufacturing, Editors, Licensors, and Illustrators to manage workflow
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Maintaining relationships with high-profile licensors through open communication and adhering to brand style guides
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Overseeing freelancers and maintaining tight art schedules
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Training Junior Designers
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Managing a list of 20-35 books per year from the manuscript stage to print
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Projects include, but are not limited to: The Official Harry Potter Baking Book, Harry Potter: Create By Sticker: Hogwarts, Harry Potter: Create By Sticker: Hogsmeade, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Dress-up, Spider-Ham Original Graphic Novel #1: Great Power, No Responsibility, Miles Morales Original Graphic Novel #1: Shock Waves, and The Dragon Masters series for the Branches imprint
Graphic Design Intern, Gracious Home, New York, NY
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Designed in-store signage, window signage, web banners, and circulars distributed to customers and clients
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Created advertisements for use in various magazines and newspapers
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Assisted superiors in the completion of long-term projects
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Assisted superiors during in-store walkthroughs