Michael O'Donnell – Designer

I lead book design for an educational publishing company with an international audience that produces 800 to 1000 titles a year. I’ve helped create a very careful production environment, and I maintain the archive for the many assets related to each of these titles. I work with a large cross-functional team on creative development, design ideation, digital release, print release, and quality control.

I also design and produce print and digital marketing campaigns. I solicit and respond to queries for marketing opportunities, and bring them from development through delivery, whether that be for print or digital outreach. I design and produce event and trade show signage, displays, swag, and related advertisements.

I hired, trained, and managed a team of four designers. I directed vendors, compositors, photographers, researchers, illustrators, and freelancers. I forecasted budgets for complex projects, and managed bid requests, proposals, and contracts. I developed interdependencies and processes with nearly every department in the business for a new department. We touched over 5,000 ISBNs a year, over half of Pearson’s K-12 list, so organization, process, and communication were critical to our success.