Hi, I'm Clare Lynch, a Creative Director and Lead Designer with over 12 years of experience freelancing in the design industry. My work has been mainly for clients in the arts sector but also spans public and private organisations, giving me a diverse skill set including editorial design, visual identity, web and exhibition design, and infographics. I pride myself on strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management abilities. I'm passionate about creating engaging designs that tell a story and brand experiences that resonate with audiences.…

Clare Lynch

Hi, I'm Clare Lynch, a Creative Director and Lead Designer with over 12 years of experience freelancing in the design industry. My work has been mainly for clients in the arts sector but also spans public and private organisations, giving me a diverse skill set including editorial design, visual identity, web and exhibition design, and infographics. I pride myself on strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management abilities. I'm passionate about creating engaging designs that tell a story and brand experiences that resonate with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Clare Lynch, a Creative Director and Lead Designer with over 12 years of experience freelancing in the design industry. My work has been mainly for clients in the arts sector but also spans public and private organisations, giving me a diverse skill set including editorial design, visual identity, web and exhibition design, and infographics.

I pride myself on strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management abilities. I’m passionate about creating engaging designs that tell a story and brand experiences that resonate with audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Mailchimp
Expert
Squarespace
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Figma
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Cargo
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Shopify
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Beginner
Blender
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director / Freelance Lead Designer at Clare Lynch Design
January 1, 2013 - Present
Leading creative projects and design work independently for a wide range of clients. Responsibilities include managing project workflows, developing visual identities, editorial design, web and exhibition design, and infographics over 12 years.
Part-time / Freelance / Associate Designer at Atelier David Smith
January 1, 2015 - Present
Providing freelance and associate design services, contributing to award-winning projects involving logo design, print, and visual identity over 10 years.
Creative Director / Senior Designer (Maternity Cover) at CI Studio
September 30, 2012 - July 17, 2025
Covered senior creative director role on maternity leave basis, managing teams and creative output over a 9-month period.
Mid-Weight Designer at Source Design
June 30, 2011 - July 17, 2025
Worked as a designer focusing on mid-level responsibilities with a mix of projects related to design and branding for 2.5 years.
Junior Designer / In-house at Abbey Theatre
June 30, 2008 - July 17, 2025
Provided junior design support in-house for the Abbey Theatre across various design projects for 3.5 years.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma at Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Higher National Diploma at London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, London, UK
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
BTEC Diploma Foundation at Chelsea College of Art, London, UK
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Student Assessment Commendation and Honorary Membership
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government