Book Layout Designer · Canada Book DistributorsSep 2021 – Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos
At Canada Book Distributors—home to Lone Pine Books, Company’s Coming, Eschia, Kids World, and Folklore—I designed and restored a wide range of print publications. My work included over 40 children’s books, wildlife guides, commemorative editions, and culturally significant projects.
Key highlights include designing a 40th anniversary book for Rapid Fire Theatre, restoring Lone Pine’s classic bird guides, and serving as lead designer on a book of Indigenous lore shortlisted for a BPAA Book Design Award. I also contributed to the layout of an Indigenous language dictionary.
This role sharpened my skills in editorial design, cultural sensitivity, and visual storytelling. I collaborated closely with editors, authors, and publishing teams to ensure each book was engaging, accessible, and publication-ready.
Skills: Book Design · Editorial Layout · Typography · Adobe InDesign · Print Production · Visual Storytelling · Children's Publishing · Cultural Content Design · Photo Restoration · Project Coordination · Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator