Monarca

Editorial Designer

Morgan James Publishing • Freelance

Aug 2024 - Present • 1 yr 9 mos

Collaborated remotely with project managers, editors, and illustrators to deliver visually compelling design solutions for authors and their books, developing concepts and proposals and guiding projects through to completion. Designed covers and interiors for 50+ books, using InDesign to format manuscripts, images, and layouts, and Photoshop to create cover designs and full cover wraps. Executed a wide range of design styles tailored to different age groups and formats, with a strong emphasis on inventive typography and distinctive title branding, including the design of 10+ children’s books in various formats. Prepared print-ready cover wraps and interior files, adapting layouts and specifications for multiple formats and sizes, including both paperback and hardcover editions.

Educational Editorial Designer

Twinkl • Freelance

Apr 2022 - Mar 2025 • 2 yrs 11 mos

Collaborated remotely with content creators, editors, teachers, and designers to produce engaging, interactive educational materials for students aged 7–16. • Applied editorial principles—balance, readability, and functionality—along with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to design multipage activity sheets and other learning resources. • Developed diverse content including presentations, crossword puzzles, word searches, booklets, and questionnaires in multiple formats, such as interactive PDFs and eBooks. • Managed project workflows in Jira, maintaining clear communication with collaborators and proactively identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks. • Adhered to and creatively interpreted Twinkl’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency in colors, fonts, kerning, and illustration styles across all deliverables.

Editorial Designer

GRECA • Fulltime

Dec 2019 - Jan 2021 • 1 yr 1 mo

Produced videos and animations for augmented reality apps, enhancing user reading experiences. • Designed conceptual wireframes and interfaces for responsive websites, apps, and digital products. • Collaborated closely with editorial teams throughout book production processes, from concept to print. • Illustrated graphics for children’s books, capturing imaginations through visual storytelling.