Megan Parker
About Megan Parker
Megan Parker is the Assistant Art Director, Design and Creative Services at Penguin Random House, with over 15 years of experience in the publishing and design industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Megan Parker serves as the Assistant Art Director in Design and Creative Services at Penguin Random House. She transitioned into this role in 2022 after five years as a Senior Designer in the marketing department. Megan's responsibilities in her current position include overseeing design projects, managing creative services, and contributing to the visual appeal of various publications.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Megan Parker worked as a Senior Designer in the marketing department at Penguin Random House from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Designer in the same department from 2013 to 2017. Her extensive tenure at Penguin Random House showcases her progression within the company and highlights her significant contributions to its marketing design projects.
Work Experience at HarperCollins Publishers
Megan Parker's publishing career includes a position as a Designer at HarperCollins Publishers from 2011 to 2013. In this role, she focused on designing books, utilizing her skills in graphic design to enhance the visual presentation of various titles. Her work at HarperCollins contributed to her development as a designer within the publishing industry.
Educational Background
Megan Parker holds a BA in English from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education in graphic design at Lansing Community College from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, Megan studied publishing at New York University in 2008. Her diverse academic background in English literature and graphic design has equipped her with a unique skill set that she applies in her current role.
Early Career and Internships
Megan Parker began her career with various internships that provided her with valuable industry experience. In 2007, she worked as a Product Design Intern at Thomson Gale in the Greater Detroit Area. She then interned as a Creative Services Intern at Lansing State Journal in 2008. These early roles helped Megan build a strong foundation in design and creative services, leading to her long-term success in the publishing industry.