Hi, I'm Graeme Daly. I'm an illustrator with over ten years of experience working in digital and traditional media. I specialise in editorial, advertising, packaging, and publishing, delivering narrative-driven images that pack a punch with bold color and strong composition. I’m also skilled in 3D design and photography retouching, with a background in animation from my studies and a global client base represented by Artistique International. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, exploring new techniques, and turning concepts into vivid, engaging artwork.…

Graeme Daly

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Hi, I'm Graeme Daly. I'm an illustrator with over ten years of experience working in digital and traditional media. I specialise in editorial, advertising, packaging, and publishing, delivering narrative-driven images that pack a punch with bold color and strong composition. I’m also skilled in 3D design and photography retouching, with a background in animation from my studies and a global client base represented by Artistique International. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, exploring new techniques, and turning concepts into vivid, engaging artwork.…

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Hi, I’m Graeme Daly. I’m an illustrator with over ten years of experience working in digital and traditional media. I specialise in editorial, advertising, packaging, and publishing, delivering narrative-driven images that pack a punch with bold color and strong composition.

I’m also skilled in 3D design and photography retouching, with a background in animation from my studies and a global client base represented by Artistique International. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, exploring new techniques, and turning concepts into vivid, engaging artwork.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance illustrator producing editorial illustrations, graphics and photography for clients including Penguin Books, Absolut Vodka and Brahma.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Photographer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance illustration, graphic design and photography work; full-service visual production.
Retoucher
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photo retouching for editorial and advertising projects.
Designer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Graphic design and artwork production.
Illustrator at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustration for editorial, advertising, and publishing; includes deck design, poster design, artwork for festivals and awards; photo retouching and 3D design; packaging and branding. Clients include Penguin Books, Absolut Vodka, Nike; design for exhibitions and awards.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Retoucher at Artistique International
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Illustration services for editorial, advertising, packaging, food and beverage, and publishing; art direction; retouching; deck design; photography.
Designer / Illustrator at Freelance Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Designer and illustrator delivering editorial and advertising visuals; end-to-end workflow from concept to final artwork.

Education

First Class GTI - Distinction at UCAR Rochester
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Multimedia Production at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts at University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Rochester campus
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelors: First Class Honours Degree
September 12, 2016 - May 23, 2019
Multimedia & Web Development
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Multimedia Production
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
First Class GTI - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
GCC – Distinction
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
First Class GTI Distinction
January 1, 2013 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet
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