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I'm Tara O’Shea, a versatile graphic designer and writer based in Chicago. I own Fringe Element, focusing on cover design and illustration for genre publishing, and I work with NYT bestselling authors as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency. With over two decades in design and editorial, I lead branding, digital and print design, web assets, and editorial content, delivering clean, on-brand work with fast turnarounds and a collaborative approach.…I'm Tara O’Shea, a versatile graphic designer and writer based in Chicago. I own Fringe Element, focusing on cover design and illustration for genre publishing, and I work with NYT bestselling authors as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency. With over two decades in design and editorial, I lead branding, digital and print design, web assets, and editorial content, delivering clean, on-brand work with fast turnarounds and a collaborative approach.

Tara O’Shea

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I'm Tara O’Shea, a versatile graphic designer and writer based in Chicago. I own Fringe Element, focusing on cover design and illustration for genre publishing, and I work with NYT bestselling authors as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency. With over two decades in design and editorial, I lead branding, digital and print design, web assets, and editorial content, delivering clean, on-brand work with fast turnarounds and a collaborative approach.…I'm Tara O’Shea, a versatile graphic designer and writer based in Chicago. I own Fringe Element, focusing on cover design and illustration for genre publishing, and I work with NYT bestselling authors as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency. With over two decades in design and editorial, I lead branding, digital and print design, web assets, and editorial content, delivering clean, on-brand work with fast turnarounds and a collaborative approach.

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I’m Tara O’Shea, a versatile graphic designer and writer based in Chicago. I own Fringe Element, focusing on cover design and illustration for genre publishing, and I work with NYT bestselling authors as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency.

With over two decades in design and editorial, I lead branding, digital and print design, web assets, and editorial content, delivering clean, on-brand work with fast turnarounds and a collaborative approach.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Brella Productions

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Design for digital, print, social media, and large-format signage, with an emphasis on event production, Branding & Identity, and marketing materials.

Senior Designer at Combined Insurance

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Lead designer in an in-house agency developing web-based apps for individual business units, as well as creating and maintaining global corporate internet and intranet sites.

Owner at Fringe Element

January 1, 1997 - November 10, 2025

Cover Design & Illustration with an emphasis on genre publishing. Clients include NYT bestselling authors Seanan McGuire, Claudia Gray, and Simon R Green, as well as DAW, Fox Literary, and JABBerwocky Literary Agency.

Executive Admin, Flight Operations at Air South

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Handling all correspondence, editing and maintaining version control of the business plan & proforma financials during the financing stage. Compiling and editing operation & maintenance manuals for Boeing 737-200 aircraft required for DOT & FAA certification, and working with department heads throughout the pre-operating period of the small carrier airline.