About
Shane Eichacker (eye-hok-er) is a seasoned graphic designer and prepress production specialist with over two decades of experience in the publishing and creative industries. He began his career in 1996 designing advertisements and circulars for local newspapers in Indiana, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to visual storytelling and high-quality design.
In 1998, Shane relocated to New York City, where he joined Golden Books and subsequently Random House Children's Books. Over the next 20+ years, he played a key role in the design and production of hundreds of children's books, collaborating with some of the most recognized brands in the industry. His work has supported licensors such as Nickelodeon, Dr. Seuss, Sesame Street, Netflix, Cartoon Network, American Greetings, Paramount Pictures, Marvel, Disney, and Mattel.
In 2022, Shane returned to Indiana and is currently based in Indianapolis, where he continues to work remotely as a designer for Penguin Random House. In addition to his role at PRH, he maintains a successful freelance practice, serving a diverse range of clients.
Shane is proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, with advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. His work is distinguished by a deep understanding of brand standards, meticulous attention to detail, and a consistent record of delivering creative solutions on time and on brand.
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Employment history
Random House Children's Books / Golden Books
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA • August 2002 – Present
Assistant Art Director
Golden Books
New York, NY • January 2001 – August 2002
Prepress Digital Production Artist
Artech Printing
New York, NY • April 2000 – January 2001
New York Prepress Production Artist
Axiom Design Systems
New York, NY • June 1998 – April 2000
Senior Digital Production Artist
Dynagraphics, Dynamark Graphics Group
Indianapolis, IN • January 1998 – May 1998
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
The Shelbyville News
Shelbyville, IN • September 1996 – January 1998
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
The Daily Reporter, Home News Enterprises, L.L.C.
Greenfield, Indiana • January 1996 – March 1997
Prepress Graphics Specialist
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Full resume available upon request