Alison Impey
About Alison Impey
Alison Impey is a Senior Art Director at Penguin Random House in New York, with over 20 years of experience in the design industry, specializing in book cover design.
Title
Alison Impey holds the position of Senior Art Director at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. She joined the company in May 2016 and has since held both Senior Art Director and Art Director roles.
Company
Alison Impey is currently employed at Penguin Random House. The organization is a major player in the global publishing industry. In her capacity as Senior Art Director, Alison contributes to the design and aesthetic direction of various book covers and related projects.
Education and Expertise
Alison Impey has an extensive educational background. She studied Studio Art at Bates College, earning a B.A. from 1997 to 2001. She attended Syracuse University, focusing on Art and Italian for a year. Alison also studied Typography and Graphic Design at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2001 and completed executive education in AIGA/Yale Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders from Yale School of Management in 2012. Additionally, she has educational experience from the School of Visual Arts in Typography, Graphic Design, and Letterpress, and attended St. Johnsbury Academy.
Previous Work Experience
Alison Impey has over 20 years of experience in the design industry. Before joining Penguin Random House, she spent 11 years at Little, Brown and Company in New York, New York. She progressed through multiple design roles there, starting as a Design Assistant in 2002 and advancing to Senior Designer and Associate Art Director. Her roles included Junior Designer, Designer, Senior Designer, and Associate Art Director, illustrating her steady career growth.
Specialization and Skills
Alison Impey specializes in book cover design and has contributed to numerous high-profile projects in the publishing industry. With a strong background in typography and graphic design, she draws on her formal education and extensive experience to excel in both creative and leadership roles. Her work is informed by her diverse studies in art, Italian, studio art, and specialized design training.