"Geoff is an amazing designer. My book has a lot going on, but his design somehow made it all seem so simple, as if it was meant to be that way. It also seems elegant and I am blown away by the transformation. Geoff was so professional and always quick to get back to me when I had questions. He really was invested in making the project right for me, which is too often a rare quality. Plus he’s just a very nice person. Geoff really is the real deal, and if you have the opportunity to work with him, you absolutely should jump on it."
Erin Werley, December 2019
With over 20 years’ experience in book publishing I have a proven track record in producing beautifully designed books over a wide range of subjects, always with great attention to detail and mindful of the target audience. As a highly creative freelance designer you can rely on me to adapt quickly to your paritcular needs and work within your time and budget constraints.
Having graduated with a first class degree in Typography & Graphic Communication (The University of Reading, UK) I began my career in London where I worked my way up to the level of Art Director at Mitchell Beazley before deciding to move to Italy and work as a freelance designer. Now back in the UK, I have worked for many well known publishers including Octopus Publishing Group; Dorling Kindersley; Ebury Press; Cico Books; Ryland, Peters & Small; Kyle Books; New Holland; Nourish (Watkins Media); Hardie Grant; Parragon; Quarto; Weldon Owen in San Francisco; Trentini Editore and Silvana Editoriale in Italy.
Key skills:
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Commissioning and briefing of design, photography, styling and illustration.
• Careful coordination of projects to ensure that they are on time and within budget.
• Preparing print-ready files and monitoring print production including proof checking and colour correction.
• Liaising with and presenting work to new and existing clients, I am comfortable in a pitch environment, small or large.
• Building and maintaining good client / colleague relationships within or as leader of a team.
• Creating well thought out design solutions to a consistently high standard, while always being mindful of the brief.
