Jo C

Freelance publishing designer

Gingerbread Moon Creative • Freelance

May 2024 - Present • 2 yrs

As a freelancer, I design the children’s coding series The QuestKids® for In Easy Steps, helped finish some Little Baby Learns board books with press-out play pieces for Priddy Books, designed a range of seven phonics sticker activity titles for Jolly Learning and designed a variety of books for indie authors. I develop imaginative designs from concept through to professional print-ready finished files whether it’s an illustrated book, an intricate cover with lots of effects or a simple board book page layout for toddlers.

Art Director/Creative Director

Miles Kelly Publishing • Full time

Jan 2003 - May 2024 • 21 yrs 4 mos

In 1999, I joined Miles Kelly Publishing as a senior designer and went on to become the Creative Director, before leaving in May 2024 and moving to Cornwall. During this period, I created and oversaw hundreds of children’s books across many subjects and age groups. As technology, programs and printing effects advanced, my cover designs became more creative, using embossing, foils and Pantone ink, and page layout became easier to set up.

Graphic Designer

Photosound Communications Ltd • Full time

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 • 1 yr 11 mos

Here I created graphics for stands and designed marketing materials and brochures for pitches, exhibitions and promotions for the pharmaceutical industry.