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Hello! I'm a senior designer and illustrator with 13 years' experience in children's publishing. I excel at crafting and designing clear, engaging layouts and covers, coordinating with editors, illustrators and stakeholders and delivering brand-consistent visuals across print and digital media, from first proof to final delivery. I'm strong with dynamic and playful page layouts, cover designs, creating templates, typography, typesetting and with commissioning and art directing projects. I've worked on picture books, non-fiction, licensed series, workbooks, resources and teaching material. These are some of the clients I've worked with - Scholastic, Pearson, DreamWorks, Oxford University Press, Moshi Monsters and Cambridge University Press . Based in the UK, I thrive in collaborative teams or remotely on my own and take a meticulous, detail-focused approach to every project. Besides designing books, I love to illustrate and create cute, digital stickers, prints and stationery in my spare time. Below is my portfolio website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hello! I'm a senior designer and illustrator with 13 years' experience in children's publishing. I excel at crafting and designing clear, engaging layouts and covers, coordinating with editors, illustrators and stakeholders and delivering brand-consistent visuals across print and digital media, from first proof to final delivery. I'm strong with dynamic and playful page layouts, cover designs, creating templates, typography, typesetting and with commissioning and art directing projects. I've worked on picture books, non-fiction, licensed series, workbooks, resources and teaching material. These are some of the clients I've worked with - Scholastic, Pearson, DreamWorks, Oxford University Press, Moshi Monsters and Cambridge University Press . Based in the UK, I thrive in collaborative teams or remotely on my own and take a meticulous, detail-focused approach to every project. Besides designing books, I love to illustrate and create cute, digital stickers, prints and stationery in my spare time. Below is my portfolio website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Emma Oatley

Designer, Illustrator, Book Illustrator, +5

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Hello! I'm a senior designer and illustrator with 13 years' experience in children's publishing. I excel at crafting and designing clear, engaging layouts and covers, coordinating with editors, illustrators and stakeholders and delivering brand-consistent visuals across print and digital media, from first proof to final delivery. I'm strong with dynamic and playful page layouts, cover designs, creating templates, typography, typesetting and with commissioning and art directing projects. I've worked on picture books, non-fiction, licensed series, workbooks, resources and teaching material. These are some of the clients I've worked with - Scholastic, Pearson, DreamWorks, Oxford University Press, Moshi Monsters and Cambridge University Press . Based in the UK, I thrive in collaborative teams or remotely on my own and take a meticulous, detail-focused approach to every project. Besides designing books, I love to illustrate and create cute, digital stickers, prints and stationery in my spare time. Below is my portfolio website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Hello! I'm a senior designer and illustrator with 13 years' experience in children's publishing. I excel at crafting and designing clear, engaging layouts and covers, coordinating with editors, illustrators and stakeholders and delivering brand-consistent visuals across print and digital media, from first proof to final delivery. I'm strong with dynamic and playful page layouts, cover designs, creating templates, typography, typesetting and with commissioning and art directing projects. I've worked on picture books, non-fiction, licensed series, workbooks, resources and teaching material. These are some of the clients I've worked with - Scholastic, Pearson, DreamWorks, Oxford University Press, Moshi Monsters and Cambridge University Press . Based in the UK, I thrive in collaborative teams or remotely on my own and take a meticulous, detail-focused approach to every project. Besides designing books, I love to illustrate and create cute, digital stickers, prints and stationery in my spare time. Below is my portfolio website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Hello!

I’m a senior designer and illustrator with 13 years’ experience in children’s publishing. I excel at crafting and designing clear, engaging layouts and covers, coordinating with editors, illustrators and stakeholders and delivering brand-consistent visuals across print and digital media, from first proof to final delivery.

I’m strong with dynamic and playful page layouts, cover designs, creating templates, typography, typesetting and with commissioning and art directing projects.

I’ve worked on picture books, non-fiction, licensed series, workbooks, resources and teaching material.

These are some of the clients I’ve worked with - Scholastic, Pearson, DreamWorks, Oxford University Press, Moshi Monsters and Cambridge University Press .

Based in the UK, I thrive in collaborative teams or remotely on my own and take a meticulous, detail-focused approach to every project.

Besides designing books, I love to illustrate and create cute, digital stickers, prints and stationery in my spare time.

Below is my portfolio website:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Work Experience

Marketing Designer at HARP Homeless Charity

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Designed marketing and campaign materials across digital and print, including large format print, to support fundraising and awareness initiatives. Supported inclusive and sensitive storytelling through thoughtful, audience-aware design. Delivered to agreed timelines and applied brand guidelines consistently. Worked closely with marketing and fundraising teams to translate briefs into clear, engaging design solutions.

Senior Book Designer at Grace Design Agency

January 1, 2012 - Present

Design templates, layouts and covers for children’s fiction and non-fiction projects, over 13 years. Delivered work across licensed series, such as DreamWorks and Marvel, applying established brand guidelines. Manage multiple projects concurrently, working independently and collaboratively. Liaise with editors, illustrators, agents and designers throughout the whole production process. Edit photos, prepare artworks for print, manage corrections and final files.

Founder and Owner at Poco and Ned

January 1, 2025 - Present

Create original illustrations, characters and seamless surface patterns for children’s products and stationery. Develop a cohesive brand identity, including visual style, colour palettes and character systems. Conduct ongoing trend research to inform product and pattern development. Design artwork for print and digital use, ensuring repeat accuracy and production readiness. Produce content for social media to showcase products, build brand presence and engage audiences.