Simon Sullivan
About Simon Sullivan
Simon Sullivan is the VP & Director of Art/Design at Penguin Random House, with over 18 years of experience in the publishing industry, specializing in art direction, book design, and illustration.
Company
Simon Sullivan is currently serving as the VP & Director Art/Design at Penguin Random House in the United States. Simon is also managing his own company, Simon M Sullivan, where he works as a Book Designer and Illustrator.
Title
Simon Sullivan holds the title of Vice President and Director of Art/Design at Penguin Random House. His roles have included leading design teams and overseeing the art direction for major projects.
Professional Background
Simon Sullivan has a comprehensive background in the publishing industry, having worked in various capacities at Penguin Random House since 2015. Prior to his current role, he served as Director, Design for the Random House Group and as Associate Design Director. His career at Penguin Random House began with a position as Senior Designer from 2004 to 2008.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Simon Sullivan started his career at Balliett & Fitzgerald as a Production Manager, and then moved to Avalon Publishing Group in a production role. His extensive early experience laid a solid foundation for his later work in book design and art direction.
Education and Expertise
Simon Sullivan holds a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design, having studied from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, he earned a BA in Biology from Brown University. Simon is proficient in traditional illustrative media and digital design tools, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Skills and Abilities
With over 18 years in the publishing industry, Simon Sullivan is skilled in art direction, book design, and illustration. He is adept at managing complex interior page designs and overseeing the full pre-press schedule to ensure successful print-ready and e-book-compatible files.