Amy McCarthy

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I'm Amy McCarthy, a graphic and motion designer based in Cork, Ireland. I bring 4+ years of experience designing for digital and print, with growing expertise in motion graphics and animation.

About

I’m Amy McCarthy, a graphic and motion designer based in Cork, Ireland. I bring 4+ years of experience designing for digital and print, with growing expertise in motion graphics and animation. I’m passionate about design and storytelling, translating briefs into engaging visuals across social media, web, marketing, print and video.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Retail

Projects · 1

  • 2D Animator
  • Motion Graphic Designer

Work experience· 9 roles

Graphic Designer · eBay TCGplayerMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Designed e-commerce web banners, infographics and e-newsletters. Translated briefs into compelling visuals for marketing campaigns. Adapted designs for desktop and mobile formats. Integrated feedback swiftly to refine deliverables.

Graphic Designer (Remote, Contract) · TCGplayer (an eBay company)Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Created on-brand digital assets across Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma. Supported Marketing & Copywriting teams with creative design for an e‑commerce audience. Maintained project management and communication through Jira, Slack and Teams. Contributed creative input in cross-functional meetings to improve campaigns.

Graphic & Motion Designer (Freelance) · Cork Nature NetworkDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Spearheaded visual identity development, including brand positioning, promotions, and animations. Collaborated with the marketing team to create concepts and visual styles for campaigns. Increased customer engagement through characters and animations. Produced motion graphics for video using After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Junior Graphic & Motion Designer (Hybrid, Contract) · Otter ProductsDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos
Junior Graphic & Motion Designer · Otter ProductsFeb 2024 – Dec 2024 · 11 mos
Graphic & Motion Designer · Cork Nature NetworkOct 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Graphic & Motion Designer (Remote, Freelance contract) · SeqBiomeSep 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Graphic Designer · Lucas Products & ServicesJun 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos

Education· 6

Masters in Motion Graphics · LABASAD Barcelona School in Art & Design2024 – 2025
Short-term Animation Courses · Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet2023 – 2024
Bachelor of Arts BA Visual Communications · Munster Technological University2019 – 2022
QQI Level 5 & 6 · Cork College of FET, Douglas Street Campus2016 – 2018

Certifications and awards

The art of the walk cycle2030 – 2025
Storyboarding for animation2030 – 2025
Essence of the pose2030 – 2025

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