I’m a Galway based graphic designer with 14 years of professional experience.
I specialise in brand development and have worked across various sectors within in-house marketing departments over the years. My roles have always played an integral part to the development of a strong visual brand. I have experience in leading creative teams of photographers, videographers, copywriters and social media executives to produce impactful visual content, in-line with brand guidelines. I am now looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and help take a brand to the next level.
Experience
Employment
JJ Rhatigan Building Contractors
Location: Galway
Position: Graphic Designer & Creative Lead
Length of service: Jan 2025 - present
Xerotech
Location: Galway
Position: Creative Lead
Length of service: Aug 2021 - July 2024
LiFE Residential
Location: London
Position: Design Manager
Length of service: Aug 2014 - Aug 2021
Deloitte
Location: Dublin
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
Length of service: Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Printcomp
Location: Dublin
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
Length of service: Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
Strengths
Branding & identity
Typography & document layout
Social media campaigns
Website & UI design
Print advertising
Proposals & presentations
Infographics & data visualisation
Project management
Team management
Software
Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign – Expert
Illustrator – Expert
Photoshop – Expert
Premiere Pro – Competent
After Effects – Competent
Other Applications:
Microsoft Office – Expert
Figma – Expert
MailChimp – Expert
Squarespace – Expert
Education
Qualifications
2006-2009
Institute: Athlone Institute of Technology, Co. Westmeath.
Qualification: BA Honours Degree in Design in Visual Communication
Grade: First Class Honours
2003-2006
Institute: Coláiste Dhúlaigh, Raheny, Dublin 5.
Qualification: Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design
Grade: Distinction
Other training
Udemy Courses:
The Complete Adobe After Effects Bootcamp, 2024
UX Design & User Experience Design Theory, 2024.
Learn Figma - UI/UX Design Essential Training, 2021.
UAL: London College of Communication
1 day course in Copywriting, 2015.
3 day course in Filmmaking, 2015.
Big Wave Media Training
1 day course in Digital Publishing, 2014.
The Design, Print and Packaging Skillnet
1 day workshop in Data Visualisation, 2013.