I’m Tanya Ross-Hughes, a freelance graphic designer and art director specializing in book covers and interiors. From early concept sketches to final files, I love shaping stories visually—whether through photo illustration, retouching, or art direction. Every book is a collaboration, and I approach each project by listening carefully, refining ideas, and creating design solutions that bring words and images together as a cohesive whole.  

After graduating from Tyler School of Art, I started my career in publishing in New York City. I’ve worked in-house, freelanced, co-founded a design studio with my husband, and spent several years as Senior Designer at Disney-Hyperion, creating children’s picture books, middle-grade, and young adult fiction. Returning to freelance work has allowed me to combine that experience with the flexibility to take on a wide range of projects and connect clients with a trusted creative network.

   

I live and work in Katonah, NY with my husband David (a ceramicist and art teacher) and our bernedoodle, Dyna.

Contact me for job inquiries or just to say “hi” tanyarosshughes@icloud.com