Katie Sholler
About Katie Sholler
Katie Sholler is an Art Director at Penguin Random House with over 15 years of experience in the design industry, including roles at Cisco, Equitable, and LPL Financial.
Title and Current Role
Katie Sholler currently holds the position of Art Director at Penguin Random House. In this role, she works on creating visually appealing book covers and collaborates with authors and editors to bring book concepts to life. She also manages a team of designers, ensuring that all projects meet the company's standards for quality and creativity.
Professional Experience at Various Companies
Katie Sholler has amassed over 15 years of experience in the design industry. Notable positions include a tenure at DEFINITION 6 as a Graphic Designer in 2021 for 3 months, Cisco as Digital Designer for 6 months from 2020 to 2021, and Equitable as Rebrand Designer for 10 months in 2020. Additionally, she worked at LPL Financial as an Art Director for 1 year from 2018 to 2019, and as a Senior Graphic Designer at Crawford Strategy in 2018 for 6 months.
Career in Greenville, South Carolina
Katie Sholler has held multiple senior design positions in the Greenville, South Carolina area, reflecting her deep ties to the local design community. She served as Art Director & Designer at The Greenville News Media Group from 2017 to 2018 for 4 months and was a Senior Designer at Erwin Penland from 2009 to 2016 for 7 years. Her extensive experience in this region showcases her influence and commitment to the local design scene.
Early Career and Internships
Katie Sholler began her career in journalism at The Greenville News, working as a Reporter from 2005 to 2009 for 4 years before transitioning to design roles. She gained early experience as a Direct Mail Intern at Hatteras Press in 2005 for 4 months in Manasquan, NJ, and as a Screen Printing Intern at Pratt Corporation in 2004 for 4 months in Indianapolis, Indiana Area. These internships provided her with foundational skills in both print and digital design.
Educational Background
Katie Sholler holds a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Communications from Clemson University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006 for 4 years. Her formal education laid the groundwork for her diverse and extensive career in the design industry, equipping her with essential skills and knowledge in graphic design and communications.