Michael Hetrick
About Michael Hetrick
Michael Hetrick is the Assistant Art Director at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with over twelve years of professional experience in the publishing industry.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Michael Hetrick is currently an Assistant Art Director at Penguin Random House, located in the Greater New York City Area. In his role, he is responsible for designing a variety of promotional materials for major book series. His design work includes projects for bestselling series such as the Who Was? series, the Last Kids On Earth, the Ladybug Girl series, and the Miss Peregrine series. Hetrick’s responsibilities encompass creating floor and counter book displays, classroom posters, convention banners, sell sheets, postcards, window displays, print and online book ads, brochures, bookmarks, and activity guides.
Role at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Prior to his current role, Michael Hetrick worked as a Graphic Designer at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. From 2009 to 2012, he contributed his creative skills to various graphic design projects, enhancing the visual appeal and communication effectiveness of the center's promotional materials.
Career at Simon & Schuster Books
From 2008 to 2009, Michael Hetrick was employed at Simon & Schuster Books in New York, NY, as a Graphic Designer. During his tenure, he worked on several design projects, contributing to the publishing house’s marketing and promotional efforts.
Early Career at Unique Homes Magazine
Michael Hetrick began his career as a Graphic Designer at Unique Homes Magazine in Princeton, NJ, where he worked from 2006 to 2008. In this role, he was involved in the design of marketing materials, contributing to the magazine's visual aesthetics and branding.
Educational Background in Fine Arts and Illustration
Michael Hetrick holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a focus in Illustration, from the University of The Arts, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. Before that, he attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for one year from 2001 to 2002. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in graphic design and art direction.