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Working closely with the Director of Production to execute the production process for the creation of all Random House titles and Princeton Review course manuals; assisting in developing new ideas for streamlining production for 5-10 freelance Production Artists; creating new templates, in-house ads, logos, infographics, web assets, and assorted one-off design projects; managing archives internally, and providing archives to outside vendors/partners as needed; managing the use and guidelines of our files-sharing software; managing reprints for internal clients and external vendors/partners.

Working with multiple editors to lay out, update, and revise exam prep books and student study guides, making sure that each complies with the standards of The Princeton Review and Random House.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Supporting clients with art direction, graphic design, and production solutions. Providing a wide range of logos, branding, book and cover designs, pre-press work, television pitch decks, a variety of marketing materials (both print and digital), and much more for clients including The Princeton Review, The Kubert School, Z2 Comics, Punk House Productions, Freuler Art, Reliable Home Remodeling, American Mythology, and Dynamite Entertainment.Notable Accomplishments:2019 Gem Award Nominee: Reprint TP or HC of the YearThe Boys Omnibus Volume 1The Mark of Zorro: 100 Years of the Masked Avenger (2019)For this 216-page retrospective for American Mythology and Zorro Productions, I art directed, designed, edited, co-wrote, curated and edited all 900 images, created marketing materials, designed a landing page, and communicated directly with the licensor for all needs, revisions, and approvals to ensure that the project was completed in its short, three month turnaround time.Balanced freelance work with the responsibilities of a stay-at-home-dad.

Partnering with Editorial, A&R, and Production to conceptualize and create a variety of design solutions including digital marketing assets, books and covers, ancillary products, logos, and product mock-ups for prestigious licensors and clients within the music industry.Notable Accomplishments:2023 Eisner Award Nominee: Best Publication DesignJoan Jett & the Blackhearts 40x40: Bad Reputation/I Love Rock-n-Roll

Designed various marketing assets for social media and other digital outlets, and ancillary items for product bundles.

New Jersey, United States

Oversaw the design/production department of one of Diamond Book Distributors’ Premier Publishers. Served on the executive team, planning, then implementing, new company strategies. Acted as liaison between my design team and the editorial and marketing departments. Built schedules for all members of the design/production department. Mentored junior designers. Collaborated on and directed the design, assembly, and preparation of files for output of approximately 250 annual periodicals, 75 annual graphic novels/art books/collections, a 30-page monthly industry sales catalog, and 16 monthly print ads. Ensured that all work met the strict brand guidelines of licensors including MGM, Fox, Universal, Ian Fleming Publishing, Random House, and more. Created logos, packaging, web banners, and assorted marketing and P.O.P. materials for a variety of properties across diverse genres and styles. Hired printers, vendors, and freelancers. Optimized team efficiency by organizing and maintaining the shared internal art server.Notable Accomplishments:2018 Gem Award Nominee: Licensed TP or HC of the YearJames Bond: Casino Royale graphic Novel

New Jersey, United States

Operated as lead designer on book and cover designs for graphic novels and periodicals, logo designs, print and web ads, and miscellaneous marketing materials. Mentored and trained junior designers. Acted as the direct design/production contact for editorial and marketing departments. Built and maintained strong relationships with printers, high-profile creators, and licensors. Notable Accomplishments:Played a key role in the two (and later three) person design/production team that was integral to growing the company from a small start-up releasing a handful of titles, into an award-winning, top ten publisher.2008 Harvey Award Winner: Best American Edition of Foreign MaterialEduardo Risso’s Tales of Terror graphic novel

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Designed all advertising, marketing, and P.O.S. materials for our varied product offerings as well as all trade show displays and graphics. Traveled with sales staff to meet with current and potential clients to conceptualize and pitch custom P.O.S. programs, concepts, displays, and designs. Developed in-house logos and branding programs. Produced sales and marketing PowerPoint presentations. Teamed with multiple print vendors to create a large variety of products. Maintained and managed our stock of marketing and P.O.S. materials.