Lead design efforts for new software projects in the Space and Insurance sector.
Build and maintain design systems.
Collaborate with the European Space Agency, NASA and independent space technology companies on cutting-edge initiatives.
Constantly in touch with clients and refining products based on user experience.
Instrumental in the launch of Skytek ‘Satellite Club’. An online platform that puts Earth Observation & Satellite Technology in the hands of the Insurer.
Design, maintain, and develop company websites.
Deliver social media and marketing campaigns.
Freelance Design Consultant
Freelance Design Consultant 2019 - 2021
Worked with a number of companies on UI / UX, Brand and marketing-related design projects.
Oyster Capital Partners
Graphic Designer / 2016 - 2019
Assisted Companies under the Oyster Capital Umbrella with Product Development, Branding and Marketing activities.
While at Oyster Capital Partners, I worked with start-ups and well-established companies.
Working with Stakeholders, Developers, Managers and Team Members to create new or improved products from low-fidelity wireframes to the final product.
Ensuring the final product meets the required visual standards.
Re-branding and creating brand style guides were previously non-existent.
Developing landing pages and email campaigns through various marketing platforms.
Assisted the marketing departments on specific trade shows and marketing events.
Working with executive management and sales personnel on key presentations to close deals and fundraising/investment opportunities.
Skillsoft
Lead Creative Designer (R&D)
As the lead UI designer, I worked with development teams overseeing all aspects of design from initial wire-frame concepts through to the final product.
Responsible for maintaining high visual standards both internally and with external partners.
Collaborated with corporate marketing on print collateral and presentations for user conferences and trade shows across the U.S. and EMEA.
Regularly called upon by executive management and salespeople to give design assistance on important client presentations, especially where large contracts were involved.
SmartForce
Senior Graphic Designer
Worked with a creative team of designers and developers responsible for the launch of the company’s first online e-Learning Portal (LMS). This included UI design, brand development, as well as sales and marketing materials, and liaising with developers and external design and advertising agencies.
Maintained a pivotal role in developing the brand across all media.
Managed design and multimedia teams in Ireland and San Francisco.
Responsible for creating new visual standards and training new employees.
CBT Systems
Graphic Designer
Worked on significant design projects developing graphic libraries for Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle & SAP products.
Provided on-site training and mentoring for a team of 30 designers in the South Africa office.
Promoted to Art Director with responsibility for developing new visual design standards and streamlining the design process.
Freelance Design
Graphic Designer
Worked on many creative design projects for international companies, start-ups and design agencies. Some notable companies and agencies I have worked with include:
Enovation Solutions
InterTrade Ireland
Bluedrop Medical
Novaerus
Cloudwords
Outdoorsie
Alison.com
Wicklow Wolf Brewing
Datalex
Atlantic Bridge
Birth Digital
Aró Digital Strategy
EDUCATION
Waterford Institute of Technology - Visual Communications (with merit)
REFERENCES
Note: Reference names and contact details are available upon request.
SKILLS
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress
Hubspot
Html / CSS
508 Compliance
Brand Implementation
Brand Management
Typography
Microsoft Office Suite
PERSONAL SKILLS
Problem-Solving
Creative Thinking
Attention to detail
Collaboration
AWARDS
Skillsoft – Presidents Club – Outstanding Achievement Award
SmartForce – Employee of the Year Award
EULDA – European Logo Design Annual (CreativeOoze)