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Award-winning Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating compelling visual communications for leading publishing companies. Known for concept-to-production book cover design, branding, and print/digital production, with strong photo retouching and typography skills. Experienced in leading projects across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and web technologies—collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver production-ready covers, promotional materials, and motion graphics for print and social campaigns.…Award-winning Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating compelling visual communications for leading publishing companies. Known for concept-to-production book cover design, branding, and print/digital production, with strong photo retouching and typography skills. Experienced in leading projects across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and web technologies—collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver production-ready covers, promotional materials, and motion graphics for print and social campaigns.

Edwin T. Sedesign

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Book Cover Designer, +4

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Award-winning Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating compelling visual communications for leading publishing companies. Known for concept-to-production book cover design, branding, and print/digital production, with strong photo retouching and typography skills. Experienced in leading projects across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and web technologies—collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver production-ready covers, promotional materials, and motion graphics for print and social campaigns.…Award-winning Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating compelling visual communications for leading publishing companies. Known for concept-to-production book cover design, branding, and print/digital production, with strong photo retouching and typography skills. Experienced in leading projects across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and web technologies—collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver production-ready covers, promotional materials, and motion graphics for print and social campaigns.

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Award-winning Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating compelling visual communications for leading publishing companies. Known for concept-to-production book cover design, branding, and print/digital production, with strong photo retouching and typography skills.

Experienced in leading projects across Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and web technologies—collaborating with editorial and marketing teams to deliver production-ready covers, promotional materials, and motion graphics for print and social campaigns.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Penguin Random House

November 2, 2015 - Present

Designed book covers from concept through final production (front cover, spine, back cover) including production-ready mechanicals. Typeset cover copy and completed professional photo retouching, color correction, and image compositing. Produced in-house photography (product photography and author portraits) to reduce outsourcing costs and support budget management. Prepared prepress for print production to minimize reliance on external print vendors. Partnered with editorial and marketing teams to develop creative concepts for books and related promotional/advertising materials. Created print and digital marketing assets including posters and social media graphics, and produced motion pieces for campaigns using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Senior Designer at Penguin Books USA

January 1, 2008 - August 2, 2015

Created award-caliber book covers for fiction and nonfiction across hardcover, paperback, mass-market, and eBook formats. Collaborated with editors and art directors to develop creative concepts and visual strategies. Hired and art-directed freelance illustrators, photographers, and designers. Coordinated with production teams and printers to support accurate color reproduction and print execution. Reviewed and approved prepress proofs prior to manufacturing. Produced cover artwork and supporting promotional design as needed for publishing campaigns.

Designer at St. Martin’s Press / MacMillan

March 1, 2005 - August 20, 2007

Designed book covers for fiction and nonfiction titles. Art-directed illustrators, photographers, and freelance designers as part of cover production workflows. Participated in editorial and marketing meetings to help establish creative direction for publishing projects. Managed artwork commissioning and creative collaboration throughout production to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Assistant Art Director at Financial Post Business Magazine

May 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004

Designed magazine layouts and managed typography for editorial content. Participated in editorial pitch meetings and publication planning. Commissioned and art-directed photographers and illustrators. Negotiated freelance contracts and managed creative budgets. Designed logos, infographics, and custom editorial illustrations to support publication storytelling.