Ella Laytham
About Ella Laytham
Ella Laytham is a Designer at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, specializing in book cover art and print design.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Ella Laytham is currently a Designer at Penguin Random House, working in the Greater New York City Area. She focuses on cover art as part of the Random House Group Cover Art department. Since April 2019, she has been designing and illustrating book covers, leveraging her skills in imagery integration, typography, and hand-lettering.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Ella Laytham worked as a Designer at Simon and Schuster from 2015 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. She also holds experience as a Graphic Designer at GREATS in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where she worked from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, Laytham has served at James Victore Inc as both a Design Assistant and Intern across various periods from 2012 to 2014. Her professional journey also includes stints at BLAM! Ventures LLC, and as a self-employed Freelance Graphic Designer, providing her with a diverse background in different design environments.
Education and Graphic Design Background
Ella Laytham holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. During her time at the School of Visual Arts, she worked as a Digital Imaging Center Lab Assistant, enhancing her technical skills in digital design. This educational foundation has contributed significantly to her expertise in integrating imagery and type within her design work.
Specialization and Interests
Ella Laytham specializes in the dynamic use of typography and hand-lettering within her design projects. Her work at Penguin Random House involves a strong emphasis on print design and illustration, particularly in creating compelling book covers. Laytham’s strong interest in print design and illustration is evident in her projects, showcasing her ability to create visually stimulating designs that captivate audiences.