Phil Balsman
Graphic Designer / Artist Maryland
I am a commercial graphic artist based in NYC. My work typically focuses on an eye-catching, iconic design sense with a high-energy, high impact aesthetic. My meticulous attention to detail and deadline attentive work ethic have proven to be some of my strongest assets.
I specialize in both publication and logo design for manga, graphic novels and comics, as well as being an accomplished letterer and illustrator. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in prepress and production methods for print.
I am available for freelance work in all areas, and am always looking to bring my fun and dynamic design sense to new projects.
Awards
2023
Best U.S. Edition—Asia (nom) PTSD Radio, Eisner Awards (Logo and cover design, mechanical) [link]
2022
Best Presentation in Design—"Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?", Ringo Awards (Logo, cover / interior design, mechanical) [link]
2022
Best Non-Fiction Comic Work—"Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?", Ringo Awards (Logo, cover / interior design, mechanical) [link]
2022
Best Original Graphic Novel—"Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?", Ringo Awards (Logo, cover / interior design, mechanical) [link]
2022
Best Graphic Novel—"Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?", National Cartoonist Society Reuben Awards (Logo, cover / interior design, mechanical) [link]
2021
Best Manga—Boys Run the Riot (nom), Harvey Awards (Logo and cover design, mechanical) [link]
2020
Best Manga—Witch Hat Atelier, Harvey Awards (Logo and cover design, mechanical) [link]
2020
Best U.S. Edition—Asia—Witch Hat Atelier, Eisner Awards (Logo and cover design, mechanical) [link]
2020
Best U.S. Edition—Asia (nom) Magic Knight Rayearth, Eisner Awards (Logo, cover, box design and mechanical) [link]
2019
Best U.S. Edition of Int. Material—Asia: Tokyo Tarareba Girls, Eisner Awards (Cover Design and mechanical) [link]
2018
Best Publication Design—AKIRA 35th Anniversary, Eisner Awards (Jacket, hardcover and packaging design, layout and mechanical) [link]
2018
Best Archival Collection—Comic Books: AKIRA 35th Anniversary, Eisner Awards (Jacket, hardcover and packaging design, layout and mechanical) [link]
2017
Best U.S. Edition of Int. Material—Asia (nom) Princess Jellyfish, Eisner Awards (Logo and cover design) [link]
2016
Best U.S. Edition of Int. Material—Asia (nom) A Silent Voice, Eisner Awards (Logo and cover design) [link]
2014
Best U.S. Edition of Int. Material—Attack on Titan, Harvey Awards (Logo and cover design) [link]
2007
Best Continuing Series—All-Star Superman, Eisner Awards (Lettering and title design) [link]
2006
Best Limited Series—Seven Soldiers, Eisner Awards (Lettering and title design) [link]
2006
Best New Series—All-Star Superman, Eisner Awards (Lettering and title design) [link]
Clients
Kodansha Comics Square Enix Manga Albatross Funnybooks Pika Publishing (France) Panini Comics (Italy) Netflix DC Comics Dark Horse Comics Image Comics Marvel Comics Legendary Entertainment Seven Seas Entertainment Del Rey Manga Del Rey Books Ballantine Books Penguin Books Penguin Random House Publishing Sony Computer Entertainment Simon & Schuster Villard Grand Central Publishing Krafton