Leslie Mechanic
is an Art Director at Simon and Schuster, where she oversees design for the Little Simon imprint - focusing on titles ranging from toddler to middle grade readers. She is responsible for reinvigorating established brands and turning unknown titles into tomorrow’s bestsellers.
Leslie joined Simon and Schuster from Random House Children's Books, where she spent four years designing a wide variety of books for middle grade readers. Prior to that, she worked at Scholastic designing a broad range of board books and picture books.
Originally from Montreal, Leslie moved stateside to study illustration and graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design. She currently resides in New York.
When she is not working, Leslie enjoys traveling, pottery, perfecting her piano skills, and pining after all the adorable dogs in her neighborhood.
Leslie would love to work with you! For project inquiries, contact her below.