I’m Dermot, a multi-disciplined designer, with a wealth of experience in print, digital, video and animation. Having 20 years of industry experience, working on idea generation, brand development and global campaigns, I thrive in a fast paced environment, finding solutions to our clients biggest challenges.

Dermot Byrne

I’m Dermot, a multi-disciplined designer, with a wealth of experience in print, digital, video and animation. Having 20 years of industry experience, working on idea generation, brand development and global campaigns, I thrive in a fast paced environment, finding solutions to our clients biggest challenges.

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I’m Dermot, a multi-disciplined designer, with a wealth of experience in print, digital, video and animation. Having 20 years of industry experience, working on idea generation, brand development and global campaigns, I thrive in a fast paced environment, finding solutions to our clients biggest challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Creative Director at Novartis
January 1, 2020 - Present
Coordinating and producing a variety of graphic projects from brief to completion; liaising with internal clients at consultant to partner level, external clients, printers, suppliers and freelancers; ensuring consistency across corporate and promotional brands; presenting finalised ideas and concepts; creating original artwork for use across multiple platforms; developing brand training and delivering across the business; keeping up to date with new software, techniques and industry trends and exploring new areas to develop.
Art Director at Novartis
January 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Working with the Creative Director to lead multiple creative teams across Dublin, Hyderabad and Mexico; hands-on support for Art Directors and Designers; ensuring brand needs are communicated to the team; planning early phase concepts and final deliverables; collaborating with Project Managers to establish timelines and deliverables; mentoring and developing the creative team; contributing to pitch/creative proposal development and maintaining customer relationships; staying on top of latest technologies and implementation processes.
Senior Digital Designer at Novartis
January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Support the Creative Director to deliver creative deliverables from concept to execution; hands-on creative support to flagship clients, brands and projects; supervising, guiding and directing designers to ensure brand alignment and messaging; coordinating with Project Management and Client teams for smooth delivery; delivering training to junior members of the team.
Assistant Manager / Senior Graphic Designer at PwC Design Studio
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Work closely with Art Director and Content Writer to ensure all projects are aligned with core brand values; participate in design ideation sessions; create high-quality, brand-aligned collateral across video, animation, websites, email, social media and print; ensure files are managed for smooth handovers; communicate and collaborate with other team members throughout projects.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design at IACT
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
BTECH Diploma in Classical Animation at BCFE Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
NCVA Certificate in Foundation Animation Principles at BCFE Ballyfermot College of Further Education
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

AI Image Crafting
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
UX Foundation Training
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Make an App Workshop
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Character Design & Development
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education