George Widmer
About George Widmer
George Widmer is a Graphic Designer and Assistant Director, Art/Design at Penguin Random House in New York City, with over 20 years of experience in graphic design and art direction.
Title and Current Roles
George Widmer serves as both a Graphic Designer and the Assistant Director for Art and Design at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. In these roles, he is involved in a variety of key projects, contributing his extensive experience in graphic design and art direction to one of the world's leading publishing houses.
Work Experience at Penguin Random House
George Widmer has been working at Penguin Random House since October 2014. During his tenure, he has worked on numerous high-profile projects and demonstrated his skill in both print and digital media design. His responsibilities also include leading design teams and mentoring junior designers.
Experience at Oxford University Press and Manhattan Media
In 2014, George Widmer worked as a Senior Designer at Oxford University Press for five months in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to this, he served as Art Director at Manhattan Media from 2011 to 2014, where he was responsible for overseeing artistic aspects and design work for the company's media publications.
Early Career Roles
Earlier in his career, George Widmer held various graphic design and art direction roles, including positions at Jamestown Management Corp., Genre Magazine/Window Media LLC, David Magazine-Window Media, and The Arthritis Foundation. These roles provided him with a broad base of experience in both print and digital design.
Education and Expertise
George Widmer holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, studying from 1994 to 1998. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he has built a diverse portfolio that spans publishing houses, media companies, and non-profit organizations.