John Callahan

Senior Design Manager at Macmillan Learning

Led the design and production of educational materials, blending creativity and precision to deliver innovative layouts and covers that met aesthetic and functional standards. • Managed multiple projects annually, overseeing book design and typesetting for textbooks and supplementary materials, ensuring adherence to design standards and quality guidelines. • Designed layouts and covers that balanced visual appeal with readability, producing final print-ready PDFs and eBook files. • Collaborated with editorial, marketing and manufacturing teams to maintain project timeline and meet deadlines. • Delegated tasks to freelance designers, ensuring consistency with organizational goals and timelines. • Conducted consultations with stakeholders to align visual designs with communication objectives. • Utilized Adobe InDesign and other design software to enhance efficiency and meet project specifications. • Analyzed project requirements and solved design challenges through critical thinking and teamwork.

Program Design Lead at Pearson Education

Directed book publishing projects, integrating typesetting, layout design, and proofreading into streamlined workflows. • Collaborated with branding and editorial teams to uphold consistent design standards across educational programs. • Managed and delegated work to freelance designers, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. • Ensured all graphic projects were error-free and met high standards for visual communication.