Book Designer and Illustrator $24.00/hr Hello Everyone! I am a book designer with experience design interiors and covers of books. I got my MA in Publishing and Writing at Emerson College and have been working independently with authors since. I specialize in fantasy and biographies, using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate primarily, and can work with both print and Ebook. I would love to help bring your book to life! Please reach out for more information and follow the link below to see my work!

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Book Designer and Illustrator $24.00/hr Hello Everyone! I am a book designer with experience design interiors and covers of books. I got my MA in Publishing and Writing at Emerson College and have been working independently with authors since. I specialize in fantasy and biographies, using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate primarily, and can work with both print and Ebook. I would love to help bring your book to life! Please reach out for more information and follow the link below to see my work!

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Book Designer and Illustrator
$24.00/hr

Hello Everyone!

I am a book designer with experience design interiors and covers of books. I got my MA in Publishing and Writing at Emerson College and have been working independently with authors since. I specialize in fantasy and biographies, using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate primarily, and can work with both print and Ebook.

I would love to help bring your book to life! Please reach out for more information and follow the link below to see my work!

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Optician at LensCrafters
August 1, 2023 - Present
Created a professional and productive environment by managing the schedules of multiple doctors, placing and managing orders for glasses and contacts, and completing orders in the lab in a timely manner.
Optician at Wink Eyecare
June 30, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Created an enjoyable and efficient office through scheduling 20-25 appointments a day, facilitating 30-40 orders, and managing the schedules of all doctors. Ensured continuation of office’s high reputation through training 2 other employees.
Junior Designer at Story Terrace
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed covers and interiors for various authors, meeting requests outlined in design briefs and additional corrections to create desirable and well-made books.
Book Designer at Ryan Hulbert (Author), Freelance
August 12, 2022 - Present
Established a coherent series of self-help books in eight different languages through design and presentation. Expanded author’s reach by finding organizations that include his book in their curriculum.
Head Graphic Designer/Editor at Inscape Journal
April 30, 2020 - August 25, 2025
Created a distinctive and professional design for the journal. Ensured journal’s future by training 3 others in design. Met with Editor in Chief and other leaders to discuss and enact ways to improve the journal.
Optician at LensCrafters
August 1, 2023 - Present
Created a professional and productive environment by managing the schedules of multiple doctors, placing and managing orders for glasses and contacts, and completing orders in the lab in a timely manner.
Optician at Wink Eyecare
June 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Created an enjoyable and efficient office through scheduling 20-25 appointments a day, facilitating 30-40 orders, and managing the schedules of all doctors. Ensured continuation of office’s high reputation through training 2 other employees.
Junior Designer at Story Terrace
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed covers and interiors for various authors, meeting the requests outlined in design briefs and making corrections to create desirable and well-made books.
Book Designer at Ryan Hulbert (Author), Freelance
August 12, 2022 - Present
Established a coherent series of self-help books in eight different languages through their design and presentation. Expanded author’s reach by finding organizations to include his book in their curriculum.
Head Graphic Designer/Editor at Inscape Journal
April 1, 2020 - August 25, 2025
Created a distinctive and professional design for the journal. Ensured journal’s future by training 3 others in design. Met with Editor in Chief and other leaders to discuss and enact improvements.

Education

MA Publishing at Emerson College
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
BA English at Brigham Young University
August 1, 2016 - April 30, 2020
MA Publishing at Emerson College
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
BA English at Brigham Young University
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail