As a graphic designer with a strong background in typography, I relish in organizing complicated information. I enjoy applying solid design principles to any project, whether it be physical, digital, or something less easily categorized. I am continually looking for new artistic endeavors, especially those that have a life beyond the screen.
Please feel free to view my complete resume below (or download as a PDF) or drop me a line to discuss anything from possible collaborations to potential opportunities. You can also find me on Instagram and LinkedIn.
EMPLOYMENT
Candlewick Press, Senior Book Designer and Team Lead of Fiction/Non-Fiction Interiors, and UK/Buy-in Titles;
May 2009–February 2017, July 2021–Present
Other roles include Book Designer, Associate Designer, Design Assistant, and Intern for Art and Promotion Departments
– Children’s book design spanning all ages and genres, focusing on fiction and non-fiction young-adult interiors, jackets, and cases for both Candlewick Press and MIT Kids Press/MITeen Press
– Excels at technically complex projects, such as award-winning non-fiction titles requiring archival photography work, extensive back matter development, and art direction for maps/diagrams
– Collaborates closely with Editors to create the strongest story possible, maintains thorough documentation for Copyeditors and Proofreaders, and helps to improve workflow between Art and Editorial/Proofreading for complicated titles and set interdepartmental circulating standards
– Attends color/press checks and continually communicates with Production Controllers regarding print specifications and efficient use of special effects to ensure high-quality printing
– Previous roles included managing freelance interior designers; designing multiple long-running and best-selling series requiring consistent content, character development, and brand styling; creating new packaging designs and other reuse projects; and working on intricate, hand-assembled novelty books
Rachel Eeva Design, Designer and Owner; October 2009–June 2021
– Designed projects from conception through prepress and production
– Comprehensive design work included website development, stationery design, illustration, and managing online art shops
– Book work included cover/jacket design; design of fiction, non-fiction, and illustrated interiors; as well as series development
– Branding work included development of logos, style guides, and marketing materials
-Teaching experience with MA Provisional Teaching License included contracts at Somerville High School and Brookline Adult & Community Education
Handmade For, Artist and Owner; June 2014–December 2018
– Operated artisanal craft business, which sold my handmade, all-natural soaps and other body products in retail stores, regional markets, and online; maintained all inventory, order fulfillment, and customer/retail relationships; and designed and developed all branding, packaging, and web assets
– Milestones included a successful crowdfunding campaign for a new product line that was fully funded within 3 days and finished
at 315% of the funding goal
EDUCATION
Yale University Class of 2008; New Haven, CT · BA in Studio Art with Distinction, Graphic Design Concentration
Intense study of typography (digital and letterpress), digital photography, print making, and color theory
Danmarks Designskole, Summer 2007; Copenhagen, Denmark · Study of repeat pattern textile design and screenprinting with reactive dyes and pigments
SKILLS
Extensive use of the Adobe Creative Suite
Expert use of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as experience with Bridge and Lightroom
Web design and development experience
Including developing responsive sites with HTML/CSS, Squarespace, Shopify, and WordPress
VOLUNTEERING
Amesbury Cultural Council, 2021 Co-Chair; Voting Member, August 2020–January 2022
Designer of Amesbury Open Studios website beginning in fall 2020.
Friends of the Amesbury Public Library, Board Member, April 2020–January 2022; Secretary, September 2020–2021
Marketing Subcommittee Member focusing on website launch in November 2020 and developing The Stacks online store in September 2021