ABOUT

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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 and I am continually looking for new artistic endeavors.

Please feel free to view my complete resume below (or download as a PDF) or drop me a line; you can also find me on sporadically on Instagram and LinkedIn.

EMPLOYMENT

Rachel Eeva Design, Designer and Owner; October 2009–Present

  • Designs projects from conception through prepress and production

  • Book work spans all ages and genres, including cover/jacket design; design of fiction, non-fiction, and illustrated interiors; series development and art direction

  • Recent publishing clients include Lee & Low Books, Brandeis University Press, and Victoria Blaine Design Associates for Bates Colleges Museum of Art
  • Branding work includes development of logos, style guides, marketing materials, and website development

Candlewick Press, Assistant Art Director: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Graphic Novels; July 2021–August 2024
Other roles include Senior Book Designer and Team Lead of Fiction/Non-Fiction Interiors, and UK/Buy-in Titles

  • Designed books spanning all ages and genres, focusing on fiction and nonfiction young adult interiors and jackets/covers
  • Managed over twenty tiles per list and excelled at technically complex projects, such as award-winning nonfiction titles requiring archival photography work, extensive back matter development, and art direction for supplemental maps and diagrams as well as fully-illustrated works
  • Acted as project manager and brand advisor for MIT Kids and MITeen imprints
  • Created departmental templates for interior design while working with Editorial Services to set interdepartmental circulating standards that helped improve workflow
  • Commended for creating and managing complex project schedules, proactively collaborating with Editors to create the strongest story possible, and maintaining thorough documentation for Copyeditors and Proofreaders; all while continually communicating with Production Controllers regarding print specifications and efficient use of special effects to ensure high-quality printing

    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
    • Ran a successful crowdfunding campaign for a new product line that was fully funded within 3 days and finished at 315% of the funding goal

    Candlewick Press, Book Designer; May 2009–February 2017
    Other roles include Associate Designer, Design Assistant, and Intern for Art and Promotion Departments

    • Designed children’s books for all ages and genres, including illustrated picture books and board books; young adult fiction interiors, jackets, and cases; as well as packaging and other reuse projects
    • Managed half of the freelance interior designers and art-directed multiple illustrators for fully illustrated books as well as jacket designs, series work, and maps/diagrams for nonfiction titles
    • Excelled at managing intricate hand-assembled novelty books; nonfiction titles; and multiple long-running and best-selling series requiring consistent content, character development, and brand styling
    • Attended color/press checks and continually communicated with Production Controllers regarding print specifications, proper file creation, and efficient use of special effects to ensure high-quality printing
    • Designed promotional pieces, including creating sell sheets, downloadable discussion guides and activity kits, online advertisements, and web banners while working closely with the Marketing and Sales Departments

    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, Lightroom, and AfterEffects

    Web design and development experience
    Including developing responsive sites with HTML/CSS, Squarespace, Shopify, and WordPress, as well as experience with git/github, Bootstrap, JavaScript/JQuery

    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