David Murphy

David Murphy is a seasoned marketing and business development manager currently at Ferguson & Shamamian Architects since October 2024. Prior to this role, David served as the Rights and Image Use Editor at the Clark Art Institute from January 2020 to October 2024, where responsibilities included managing intellectual property rights, collaborating on exhibitions, and negotiating image rights for various publications. David's extensive experience in visual direction and production spanned over a decade at Hearst, where roles included Visual Director & Producer for multiple renowned design publications, overseeing substantial photography budgets and fostering relationships within the design industry. Earlier career highlights include positions at Hearst Magazines and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, focusing on photo direction and editing within the merchandising division, negotiating rights and fees, and executing cohesive photographic aesthetics. David holds a BA in Sociology and Urban Studies from New York University.