Andrew Wheatley
About Andrew Wheatley
Andrew Wheatley is the Assistant eBook Production Manager at Penguin Random House in New York and a freelance illustrator with a background in graphic arts and design.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Andrew Wheatley holds the position of Assistant eBook Production Manager at Penguin Random House in New York. In this role, he produces Children's eBooks and audiobooks for major licensors including Dr. Seuss, Sesame Street, Richard Scarry, Disney, and Barbie. His responsibilities involve adapting print book layouts for digital display using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as performing quality assurance and styling of eBooks using HTML, CSS, and Javascript for use on iPad, Kindle, and B&N Nook.
Previous Positions and Experience
Andrew Wheatley has a diverse background in production and design. He served as an Information Governance Administrator at Sussex Community NHS Trust in Brighton, UK, from 2010 to 2012. In 2010, he worked for four months as a Production Assistant at Connection Fitness in Shildon. His earlier experience includes a one-month internship as a Design Intern at Bishop Auckland College in 2009.
Freelance Illustration Career
In addition to his role at Penguin Random House, Andrew Wheatley operates as a Freelance Illustrator in New York City under the name Andrew Wheatley Illustration. His client roster includes prestigious outlets such as The Guardian, Wired Magazine, The Ecologist, New Internationalist, The Globe and Mail, and The Leeds Guide. His work has been recognized in the Association of Illustrators Images 32: Best of British Contemporary Illustration annual and exhibition.
Education in Graphic Arts and Design
Andrew Wheatley studied Graphic Arts and Design at Leeds Beckett University, where he graduated with a BA Hons in 2006 after completing a three-year program. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in graphic design and illustration.
Skills and Tools in Digital Publishing
Andrew Wheatley possesses specialized skills in digital publishing, especially for eBooks. He adapts print book layouts for digital formats using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Additionally, he ensures the quality and presentation of eBooks through proficiency in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, aimed at optimal performance on devices like the iPad, Kindle, and B&N Nook.