Jay Emmanuel
About Jay Emmanuel
Jay Emmanuel is a Senior Designer at Penguin Random House in New York, specializing in graphic novels and illustrated chapter books for young readers.
Company
Jay Emmanuel currently works at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, United States. He has held various positions at this company since 2014.
Title
Jay Emmanuel holds the title of Senior Designer at Penguin Random House.
Professional Background
Jay Emmanuel has a diverse professional background in design and digital sales. He started his career as a Storyboard Intern at the University of Notre Dame, followed by a role as a Storyboard Artist at Visual Storyline. He has also worked as a Digital Sales Lead at Barnes & Noble. Since joining Penguin Random House in 2014, he has progressed through several roles, including Design Coordinator, Junior Designer, Designer, and currently Senior Designer.
Education and Expertise
Jay Emmanuel studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Painting. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in graphic novels and illustrated chapter books for young readers.
Achievements in Audiobook Publishing
Under Jay's leadership, the audio division at Penguin Random House expanded its audio list significantly and published numerous audiobook bestsellers, including George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. His division earned prestigious accolades, including Audiobook Publisher of the Year at the London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards 2018, 6 GRAMMY® Awards, and multiple other industry honors.
Advocacy for Audiobooks
Jay Emmanuel is a vocal advocate for audiobooks and regularly speaks at major industry events such as the London Book Fair, Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Digital Book World, and the Audio Publishers Association Conference.