My 20 year experience and expertise spans cover and interior design, typography, and prepress production, honed through projects that demanded both artistic flair and meticulous attention to detail. Using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I’ve designed print-ready mechanicals and evocative layouts that elevate narratives. My portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ showcases inventive typography and imagery that amplify the emotional and visual impact of each story. I've designed and produced high-quality catalogs, flyers, and promotional materials for digital and print distribution for Independent Publishers Group, a book distribution company, as well as independent book publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.

Jon Hahn

My 20 year experience and expertise spans cover and interior design, typography, and prepress production, honed through projects that demanded both artistic flair and meticulous attention to detail. Using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I’ve designed print-ready mechanicals and evocative layouts that elevate narratives. My portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ showcases inventive typography and imagery that amplify the emotional and visual impact of each story. I've designed and produced high-quality catalogs, flyers, and promotional materials for digital and print distribution for Independent Publishers Group, a book distribution company, as well as independent book publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.

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My 20 year experience and expertise spans cover and interior design, typography, and prepress production, honed through projects that demanded both artistic flair and meticulous attention to detail. Using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I’ve designed print-ready mechanicals and evocative layouts that elevate narratives. My portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup showcases inventive typography and imagery that amplify the emotional and visual impact of each story. I’ve designed and produced high-quality catalogs, flyers, and promotional materials for digital and print distribution for Independent Publishers Group, a book distribution company, as well as independent book publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Independent Publishers Group, Chicago Review Press, and Triumph Books
March 6, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Designed book covers and interiors for books across history, sports, science, biography, memoir, music, film, travel, children’s activity books, and young adult biographies; managed freelance hiring; approved design budgets; allocated work among in-house staff and freelancers; mentored junior staff; produced seasonal catalogs; designed trade show signage; collaborated with editorial, sales, and marketing to align imaging for new books and promotions.
Senior Designer at Chicago Review Press
December 5, 2016 - February 6, 2020
Managed art department and book cover design; designed covers and interiors; assigned projects to junior staff; trained junior staff on book cover design and typesetting.
Associate Art Director at Chicago Review Press / Independent Publishers Group / Triumph Books
February 28, 2020 - March 5, 2021
Designed covers and interiors for all editorial imprints; contracted and hired freelance illustrators and designers; designed the annual catalog for Chicago Review Press and gift and academic catalogs for Independent Publishers Group; established a unified design vision for editorial imprints and distributor’s professional collateral.
Designer at Chicago Review Press
February 4, 2011 - December 2, 2016
Designed covers and interiors for all editorial imprints; contracted and hired freelance illustrators and designers.
Production Artist at Chicago Review Press
February 2, 2007 - February 4, 2011
Produced book interiors and covers; prepared files for prepress; assisted with typography and layout.
Editorial Assistant at Chicago Review Press
June 23, 2005 - February 6, 2007
Editorial support; assisted with manuscript organization, proofs, and production.

Education

BA in English and Writing | Minor in Graphic Design at Drury University (Springfield, MO)
August 6, 2000 - May 10, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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