Monique Razzouk
About Monique Razzouk
Monique Razzouk is a Junior Designer at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with a background in graphic design and experience in publishing, interactive agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Monique Razzouk currently holds the position of Junior Designer at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. Her role entails a variety of responsibilities including creating contracts within SAP for hired illustrators, submitting payment requests to Accounts Payable, and conducting photo research for upcoming projects. Monique also sets up text galleys to send to illustrators, checks in and logs art received, and scans and silos art for placement. Additionally, she contacts illustrators on behalf of the Design Director and herself, and routes and releases files to the printer. She collaborates with the Design Director and editors to develop concepts for covers and interiors.
Professional Experience
Monique Razzouk has a diverse background in design and art. Before her current role, she served as a Design Assistant at Penguin Random House from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she worked briefly as a Freelance Art Associate at The New Yorker Magazine under Condé Nast in 2016. She also held the position of Art Assistant at Allure Magazine from 2015 to 2016 for Condé Nast. Her experience extends to graphic design internships at SWELL, Inc., Hearst Magazines' O, The Oprah Magazine, and Long Island Children's Museum.
Education and Training
Monique Razzouk's educational qualifications began at Penn State University, where she completed a Pre-Design Program in Graphic Design. She then pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design at Adelphi University, from which she graduated after three years of study from 2010 to 2013. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in graphic design and arts.
Early Work Experience
Monique Razzouk's early work experience includes a brief stint as a Barista at Dunkin Donuts in 2011, marking the beginning of her varied professional journey. This early role, although not directly related to her field of expertise, contributed to her robust work ethic and adaptability.
Additional Responsibilities at Penguin Random House
In addition to her design duties, Monique Razzouk manages several other tasks at Penguin Random House. She is responsible for gathering materials and setting up the Picture Book Reading Room for seasonal launches and maintaining the Picture Book Reading Room and Art Rooms. These roles help ensure that the workspace is conducive to creativity and productivity.