Early in his career, in the late 1930's, Bradbury took off to New York to seek new professional opportunities. He took a position with Rogers-Kellogg & Stillson, where h
e began designing for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Compan
y. Here is where he designed 60 eye-catching covers for their publication, Westvaco Inspitations, that made him known around the world.
After World War II he art directed for the women's fashion magazine, Mademoiselle. He held his position there for 15 years.
Then he designed for the Smithsonian Magazine. His Layout and Cover design was so successful that it hasn't been changed in subsequent years.
He also was the design director for 27 years for Art News, and Art News Annual.
Bradbury Thompson was also responsible for Alphabet 26, many postage stamp designs, and the Washburn Bible. In 1950 he received the National Society of Art Director of the Year award. He also received the AIGA Gold Medal Award in 1975 and was inducted into the Art Designer's Hall of Fame in 1977.
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