Parker Murray

Parker Murray has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as the Associate Director of Product Design at TUSHY: For People Who Poop, which they have held since August 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Product Designer at the same company from August 2019 to July 2021.

Before joining TUSHY, Parker worked as the Manager of a Rapid Prototyping Lab at the University of Pennsylvania from July 2017 to October 2019. In this role, they managed the laboratory's operations, including overseeing 3D printers and laser cutters. They also designed objects for research purposes.

From January 2016 to January 2017, Parker was a Visual Supervisor at Paper Source, where they managed store operations and visual merchandising standards. They also provided customer service and design advice.

Parker's career began in 2014 at Magisso, where they worked as a Brand Strategist until December 2015. In this role, they developed branded collateral and managed social media accounts to target the US market.

Additionally, Parker co-founded The Postal Cooperative in September 2011, a non-profit design start-up that aimed to promote emerging artists. They sourced design talent, negotiated with vendors, and built visibility for the organization's greeting card lines until November 2014.

They also worked as a Deputy Executive Director at CALSEIA from September 2011 to December 2012. In this role, they led the corporate rebranding efforts for a solar trade organization, including designing a new logo and creating marketing collateral.

Lastly, in May 2011, Parker worked as a Product Development Engineer at mindswarms, a consumer brand research firm. They conducted ethnographic and market studies and collected video-based feedback for top brands.

Overall, Parker Murray has gained expertise in product design, branding, and leadership throughout their career.

Parker Murray began their education in 2010 at Swarthmore College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Design. They were enrolled at Swarthmore College from 2010 to 2015. In addition, they also completed a Master's Degree in Integrated Product Design from the University of Pennsylvania between 2017 and 2019.