Karl Janssen
Emporia State University, Class of 2016
From Olathe, Kansas
From Olathe, Kansas
Art Director with over 20 years experience in graphic design, specializing in book and book cover design for scholarly publishing.
Currently pursuing a master's degree in library science and information management.
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Karl Janssen candidate for graduation from Emporia State University
Hats off to the more than 500 candidates for December graduation at Emporia State University. Karl Janssen of Olathe, Kansas, will graduate Dec. 17 with a Master of Library Science degree wit...
December, 14 2016 - Verified by Emporia State University
Freelance Graphic Designer and Artist at Karl Janssen Art and Design
Freelance book cover design; design, layout, and typesetting of books and journals for university presses (Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Island Press) as a subcontractor for Blue Heron Typesetting; website design. Exhibited paintings and prints in exhibitions in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and in national juried shows. Assisted professional muralist Dave Loewenstein in the design and painting of two community murals in Lawrence, KS.
September 2003 - Present
Art Director and Webmaster at University Press of Kansas
Design and production of all book jackets and covers. Interior book design and typesetting
for selected titles. Archiving, retrieval, and repurposing of book jacket and cover files for different editions and bindings. Scheduling, purchasing, and design of all advertisements. Design of all printed promotional materials and sales catalogs. Creation and maintenance of Press website. Management and submission of metadata and images to online booksellers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram, etc.). Assistance in file preparation for ebooks. Participation in manager meetings to discuss Press policy and strategy.
August 1999 - Present
