Greg Mollica
About Greg Mollica
Greg Mollica is an Art Director at Penguin Random House, known for his work on book covers such as 'Between the World and Me' by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Current Title and Company
Greg Mollica holds the position of Art Director at Penguin Random House. He has been affiliated with the company for over 15 years, contributing to its visual design and artistic outputs.
Previous Experience
Greg Mollica has an extensive background in the publishing industry. Before his current role, he served as a Senior Designer at Penguin Publishing Group from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he worked at Rodrigo Corral Design as a Designer from 2002 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Greg Mollica pursued his education at the School of Visual Arts, which provided him with a strong foundation in design. His expertise lies in book cover design, with a particular focus on creating authentic and visually compelling work.
Special Projects at Penguin Random House
In his current role, Greg Mollica works specifically with the One World and Roc Lit imprints. Notably, he designed the cover for 'Between the World and Me' by Ta-Nehisi Coates. The design involved a unique rubber stamp for the title and subtle tree textures inspired by a Richard Wright poem.
Collaboration and Creative Process
Greg Mollica has collaborated closely with various editors, including Chris Jackson. During the design process for 'Between the World and Me,' he successfully integrated a last-minute quote from Toni Morrison, demonstrating his adaptability and attention to detail.