I’m Josse Pickard, a designer with over a decade of experience designing work for publishers, brands, and creative clients. My background spans book design, editorial layout and branding underpinned by strong typographic skills and a craft-led approach developed through my studies at Central Saint Martins and the University of Reading. Whether developing visual identities, designing complex publications, or refining print assets, I bring a calm, research-led process and an obsession over the finer typographic details. I’m comfortable working end-to-end from initial sketches to final production.

Josse Pickard

I’m Josse Pickard, a designer with over a decade of experience designing work for publishers, brands, and creative clients. My background spans book design, editorial layout and branding underpinned by strong typographic skills and a craft-led approach developed through my studies at Central Saint Martins and the University of Reading. Whether developing visual identities, designing complex publications, or refining print assets, I bring a calm, research-led process and an obsession over the finer typographic details. I’m comfortable working end-to-end from initial sketches to final production.

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I’m Josse Pickard, a designer with over a decade of experience designing work for publishers, brands, and creative clients. My background spans book design, editorial layout and branding underpinned by strong typographic skills and a craft-led approach developed through my studies at Central Saint Martins and the University of Reading.

Whether developing visual identities, designing complex publications, or refining print assets, I bring a calm, research-led process and an obsession over the finer typographic details. I’m comfortable working end-to-end from initial sketches to final production.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Type Designer at Typofonderie
November 30, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Design and production of typefaces working from initial drawings through to kerning and font engineering
Designer / Owner at Atelier Pickard
January 1, 2018 - November 16, 2025
Designing solutions for a varying array of creative briefs with a slant towards printed matter. Work with production, using knowledge of international print production methods. Maintaining good client relationships
Junior Designer to Senior Designer at Quintessence
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Controlling the design and manufacture of a wide range of Art, Design and Lifestyle books; Upholding print production standards; Colour Correction and retouching of images; Participate in creative meetings to generate briefs; Creating presentations for potential clients; Illustrating books and managing photo shoots; Recruiting new creative talent; Managing teams of designers on projects
Freelance Designer at Repeater Books
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Typesetting/design for paperback books

Education

MA in Communication Design at University of Reading
January 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025
BA Hons Graphic Design 2:1 at Central St. Martins
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Tipoteca Scholarship (2025) with Paul Shaw
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Winner of TDC Young Ones for Mamut
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Reading University Masters Degree Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Shortlisted for Best Cover Design at the BBD &PA 2023 Awards
January 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    uniE621 Mamut
    A large, multi-script text and display family (Latin, Arabic, Bengali) designed for extreme versatility—from micro sizes (3pt) to oversized display. Features eight weights, italics, small caps, extensive figure sets, and expressive “elephantine” serifs. More can be seen here. graphicdesigner
    uniE621 England On Fire
    A vivid and unconventional survey of English art in all its mystical, rebellious, and folkloric forms, curated by Stephen Ellcock with text by Mat Osman. A bestselling, award-nominated title known for its striking cover and rapid reprints. View other images in the project here. graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Carl/Karl: Three Takes on Heidenreich
    A collection of essays by art historians, friends, and family exploring the life and work of German-American painter Carl Heidenreich, presenting a multifaceted portrait of his exile and artistic legacy. graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Pattern Design
    A comprehensive reference book featuring 1,500 patterns organized thematically, created for designers, students, and enthusiasts. A widely translated and influential resource. More images here. graphicdesigner designer
    paper Millstone
    A custom revival of a stone-carved inscription marking the 1936 widening of Filleigh Bridge. The project involved reconstructing and extending the available characters into a flexible, multi-style typeface with variable shadow effects. More examples and some motion can be seen here. graphicdesigner animator
    uniE621 Protest!
    An illustrated chronicle of six centuries of protest art, spanning from early broadsheets to modern movements like the Hong Kong umbrella protests. Recognized by Eye Magazine for its compelling design. More images can be found here. graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Speak Up!
    A typographic, expressive cover design for a collection of speeches by inspiring young activists—particularly resonant in the era of climate-movement momentum led by Greta Thunberg and peers. More info can be found here. graphicdesigner designer