I am Ann Caranci, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Northampton, Massachusetts. I collaborate with editors, project managers, and printers to create literacy-focused books and materials for teachers and students. I design product packaging, research imagery for nonfiction, and illustrate fiction books, including character sets such as Princess Pig and Marshmallow the Pony. My career has included roles at Sunrise Marketing and Red Ant Art, where I developed direct mail pieces, signage, logos, and murals for small businesses and garden centers. I enjoy painting, gardening, and crafting tangible, creative work that brings stories and ideas to life.

Ann Caranci

I am Ann Caranci, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Northampton, Massachusetts. I collaborate with editors, project managers, and printers to create literacy-focused books and materials for teachers and students. I design product packaging, research imagery for nonfiction, and illustrate fiction books, including character sets such as Princess Pig and Marshmallow the Pony. My career has included roles at Sunrise Marketing and Red Ant Art, where I developed direct mail pieces, signage, logos, and murals for small businesses and garden centers. I enjoy painting, gardening, and crafting tangible, creative work that brings stories and ideas to life.

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I am Ann Caranci, a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Northampton, Massachusetts. I collaborate with editors, project managers, and printers to create literacy-focused books and materials for teachers and students. I design product packaging, research imagery for nonfiction, and illustrate fiction books, including character sets such as Princess Pig and Marshmallow the Pony.

My career has included roles at Sunrise Marketing and Red Ant Art, where I developed direct mail pieces, signage, logos, and murals for small businesses and garden centers. I enjoy painting, gardening, and crafting tangible, creative work that brings stories and ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Pioneer Valley Books
November 1, 2012 - Present
Lead designer and illustrator for literacy-focused books and materials; responsible for product and packaging designs; collaborate with project managers, editors, and printers; research images for nonfiction and illustrate some fiction projects.
Senior Graphic Designer at Sunrise Marketing
July 1, 1999 - January 1, 2012
Created direct mail pieces, signage, newsletters, websites and catalogs for garden-center clients; specialized in niche marketing.
Illustrator and Designer at Red Ant Art, LLC
January 1, 2000 - Present
Illustrated numerous books for Pioneer Valley Books and contributed character sets; designed layouts for internal newsletters and contributed logos, menus, murals, and other branding materials for local businesses; projects include Zootopia invites and Old Sturbridge Village maps.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at University of Connecticut
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

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