James Stevens
About James Stevens
James Stevens is the Ladybird Art Director at Penguin Random House in London, with over 19 years of experience in children's publishing.
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James Stevens is the Ladybird Art Director at Penguin Random House based in London, United Kingdom. He has been in this role since September 2017.
Education and Expertise
James Stevens studied Graphic Design at the University of Central Lancashire, where he achieved a BA Hons over three years from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he attended Colchester Royal Grammar School from 1987 to 1994. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in art direction and design within the publishing industry.
Background
James Stevens has a comprehensive background in both freelance and full-time roles within the publishing industry. He started his career at HarperCollins Publishers, where he worked as Head of Design from 1999 to 2010. He was later promoted to Art Director, Children's Division, a role he held from 2010 to 2015. Following this, he served as Publishing and Creative Director at Woodmansterne Publications Ltd from 2015 to 2017.
Penguin Random House Career
James Stevens began his association with Penguin Random House as a Freelance Art Director in 2017, serving for seven months before taking on the full-time role of Ladybird Art Director in September 2017. In this position, he continues to lead creative teams and manage significant projects.
Experience in Children's Publishing
James Stevens has over 19 years of experience specifically in children's publishing, covering areas such as Novelty, Picture Books, Licensed Character Properties, and Fiction. His long-standing career includes significant contributions to both HarperCollins Publishers and Woodmansterne Publications Ltd.