Experience
Skytek
Senior UX/UI Designer / 2021 - Present
Senior UX/UI Designer / 2021 - Present
At Skytek I focus on the UX/UI of new and innovative software for the Space and Insurance industries.
Currently working on projects in collaboration with the European Space Agency & NASA
•Helped launch Skytek ‘Satellite Club’. A platform that puts Earth Observation & Satellite Technology in the hands of the Insurer.
Freelance Design Consultant 2019 - 2021
Working with a number of companies on UI / UX, Brand & Marketing related design projects.
Oyster Capital Partners
Graphic Designer / 2016 - 2019
Graphic Designer / 2016 - 2019
Assisted Companies under the Oyster Capital Umbrella with Product Development, Branding and Marketing related activities.
During my time at Oyster Capital Partners I worked with both start-ups and well-established companies.
- Cloudwords - SaaS, Automated Translation Platform.
- Fieldaware - SaaS, Field Service Management.
- Novaerus - Air Purification Devices
- Cloudwords - SaaS, Automated Translation Platform.
- Fieldaware - SaaS, Field Service Management.
- Novaerus - Air Purification Devices
Working with Stakeholders, Developers, Managers and Team Members to create new or improved products from low-fidelity wire-frames through 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.
Assisting 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) / 2002 - 2016
Lead Creative Designer (R&D) / 2002 - 2016
• As the lead UI designer working 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
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.
• Responsibility for creating new visual standards and training new employees.
CBT Systems
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
• Worked on major 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
Worked on many creative design projects from international companies, start-ups and design agencies. Some notable companies and agencies I have worked with include:
• Enovation Solutions
. Novaerus
. Cloudwords
. Bluedrop Medical
• Outdoorsie
• Alison.com
• Wicklow Wolf Brewing
. Datalex
• Atlantic Bridge
• Birth Digital
• Aro
EDUCATION
Waterford Institute of Technology - Visual Communications
REFERENCES
Note: Reference names and contact details are available upon request.
SKILLS
• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Invision
• 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 Award