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Meghan O'Connor

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Innovative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in creating impactful designs for marketing and promotional materials. Translates complex concepts into engaging visuals while managing product life cycles and design updates. Collaborates effectively with clients to meet project goals within tight deadlines and budget constraints.

Overview

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1
Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Illustrator

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library
Plainview, New York
10.2021 - 09.2026
  • Designed layouts for printed promotional materials to effectively engage target audiences.
  • Created social media images for digital promotions to increase online engagement.
  • Developed visual content for social media platforms to enhance library visibility.
  • Design quarterly newsletter from concept to finish design.
  • Collaborated with staff to design promotional materials for community outreach.
  • Assisted library patrons with inquiries and resource access.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to craft original designs and enhance existing images for visual consistency.

Graphic Designer

Blush Novelties
Garden City, NY
07.2018 - 05.2020

•Successfully coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion

•Developed 2D Graphics for Company Website including website banners.

•Collaborated with Senior Designers to develop new brand lines for the company.

•In charge of developing company catalogs for customers and businesses.

•Helped refurbished old packaging for consistent branding. Remade outdated packaging for a modern market.

Assistant Packaging Designer

Rubie's Costume Co
Westbury, New York
03.2014 - 07.2018

•Develop creative licensing packaging for the Imagine Toy line

•Successfully coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion

•Coordinate with clients, designers, and consultants to create vision, conceive designs, and meet all deadlines and requirements

Inform and present 2-Dpackaging designs and 3-D packaging structures to senior management

•Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline all design efforts and ensure optimal satisfaction

•Forged and sustained strong partnerships with high growth brands, including Warner Brothers, Marvel, Lucas Films, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon.

Education

Master of Arts - Digital Communications and Media

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
09.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
09.2008 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Visual content development
  • Layout design
  • Social media marketing
  • Promotional material design
  • Print design
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Digital media
  • Creative thinking

Languages

English
Professional

Accomplishments

  • 2025 American Library Association PR Xchange Award Recipient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Illustrator

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Library
10.2021 - 09.2026

Graphic Designer

Blush Novelties
07.2018 - 05.2020

Assistant Packaging Designer

Rubie's Costume Co
03.2014 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Digital Communications and Media

Long Island University
09.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

Long Island University
09.2008 - 12.2012
Meghan O'Connor