Elena Giavaldi
About Elena Giavaldi
Elena Giavaldi is a Senior Art Director at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in book cover design and a strong educational background from Politecnico di Milano.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Elena Giavaldi currently holds the position of Senior Art Director at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, United States. She has been with Penguin Random House since 2012, progressing through various roles including Senior Designer at Crown Publishers, Associate Art Director, and Art Director in the Greater New York City Area.
Career at Mucca Design
Elena Giavaldi worked as an Art Director at Mucca Design from 2011 to 2012 for one year. Mucca Design is a renowned branding and design agency located in the Greater New York City Area. During her tenure, Elena contributed to the agency's strong portfolio of branding and design projects.
Book Cover Design Expertise
Specializing in book cover design, Elena Giavaldi has built a robust career across several notable design firms and publishing houses. She has worked as a Senior Book Cover Designer at Mondadori from 2005 to 2008, a Book Cover Designer at Rodrigo Corral Design from 2010 to 2012, and at The World Of Dot from 2008 to 2010. These roles highlight her extensive experience and specialization in the field of book cover design.
Early Career and Experience at Edizioni Zero
Elena Giavaldi started her career in design at edizioni zero, where she worked as an Art Director from 2000 to 2005. This initial role provided her with substantial experience in art direction and set the foundation for her subsequent positions in the design industry.
Educational Background in Design
Elena Giavaldi studied design at Politecnico di Milano and achieved a laurea over a period of five years, from 1996 to 2001. This strong educational background in design has greatly contributed to her successful career in book cover design and art direction.