I'm Joe O'Shea, a driven graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience across print, digital, and motion design. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clean, compelling visuals, whether that's branding, infographics, eBooks, marketing assets, or motion graphics. I thrive working collaboratively and enjoy crafting work that resonates across cultures and platforms. I've been fortunate to lead the design of over 200 magazines and 30+ event campaigns, working in both agency and in-house roles. My approach is powered by practical problem-solving combined with research-informed design thinking to create engaging and effective visual content.…

Joe O'Shea

I'm Joe O'Shea, a driven graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience across print, digital, and motion design. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clean, compelling visuals, whether that's branding, infographics, eBooks, marketing assets, or motion graphics. I thrive working collaboratively and enjoy crafting work that resonates across cultures and platforms. I've been fortunate to lead the design of over 200 magazines and 30+ event campaigns, working in both agency and in-house roles. My approach is powered by practical problem-solving combined with research-informed design thinking to create engaging and effective visual content.…

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I’m Joe O’Shea, a driven graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience across print, digital, and motion design. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clean, compelling visuals, whether that’s branding, infographics, eBooks, marketing assets, or motion graphics. I thrive working collaboratively and enjoy crafting work that resonates across cultures and platforms.

I’ve been fortunate to lead the design of over 200 magazines and 30+ event campaigns, working in both agency and in-house roles. My approach is powered by practical problem-solving combined with research-informed design thinking to create engaging and effective visual content.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer and Project Lead at Speexx
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Designed data-driven infographics used across marketing campaigns, internal reports, and digital learning materials. Collaborated closely with content and localisation teams to ensure design consistency across multiple languages and global audiences. Created white papers balancing professional tone with visual appeal, and designed long-form digital eBooks for marketing and thought leadership initiatives. Managed visual storytelling to support brand and content engagement.
App Project Leader and Designer at IBIS USA
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Led the conception, design, and delivery of an event app for IBIS USA 2020, enhancing live event accessibility. Managed functionality and design in collaboration with app developers and in-house event teams. Overcame design challenges, such as homepage linking and user guidance, by creating innovative navigation and instructional videos. This app became an integral part of IBIS in-person events.
Motion Graphics and Visual Identity Designer at IBIS TV
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created all in-house motion graphics and editorial adverts for the IBIS TV virtual event in 2021. Developed the visual identity inspired by Monaco Grand Prix posters, incorporating vibrant Mediterranean colors and dynamic flowing elements. Contributed to the success of the online event, achieving viewing and monetary targets and gaining praise from teams and sponsors.
Motion Graphics Designer at IBIS Connect
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Produced motion graphics and event visuals for the IBIS Connect online networking series, designed to connect global industry leaders in the bodyshop industry. Developed a recognizable and consistent visual style based on intertwined circles, with a cinematic feel to engage remote attendees. Supported marketing team with graphics production, contributing to ongoing event success and design continuity.
Digital and Motion Graphics Designer at The Bodyshop Awards
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Led the redesign of digital and motion graphics for The Bodyshop Awards online events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created new 3D motion graphics featuring a branded ‘A’ made of purple gradient triangles, designed storyboards, animations, and 3D trophy models to represent awarded categories online. The revamped digital design was well received and continues to be used for current awards ceremonies.
Digital Design Specialist at Speexx
January 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024
Lead designer for infographics, eBooks, white papers, web pages, and presentations. Edited event photography and created print-ready materials for global campaigns. Collaborated in a multilingual, cross-cultural environment.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Branding, promotional materials, and print design for diverse clients. Provided image and video editing services for digital marketing campaigns. Managed a flexible, independent workflow with direct client communication.
Graphic Designer at Plenham Ltd (IBIS, Bodyshop mag)
January 1, 2018 - November 30, 2021
Designed event materials, motion graphics, apps, social content, and large-scale print assets. Created stage sets, brochures, and promo materials across international conferences. Managed client-facing work including photography, videography, and presentations. Led editorial design for monthly B2B publications. Designed ads, layouts, and editorial graphics in a fast-paced environment.
Junior Graphic Designer at Wright Obara
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Design work for high-profile branding pitch acquisitions. Created illustrations, animations, and digital assets. Supported client presentations.

Education

Graphic design BA (hons) at University of Portsmouth
September 4, 2013 - May 31, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design at Portsmouth University, UK
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 J.O Portfolio
    J.O. Design Portfolio…
    uniE621 Speexx Infographics
    Turning complex data into clear, visual stories for global audiences. One of my ongoing projects has been designing data-driven infographics for Speexx. These are used across a variety of channels—from marketing campaigns to internal reports and digital learning materials. The goal is always the same: to take complex ideas like digital learning strategies, workplace trends, or language training frameworks, and turn them into visuals that are easy to grasp at a glance. Each infographic starts with a deep dive into the data and key messages. From there, I work closely with the content and localisation teams to make sure the design fits the tone and voice of the Speexx brand globally. The collaborative aspect is especially important, as these visuals often appear in multiple languages and need to resonate with diverse audiences. A key challenge is finding the right balance between visual appeal and clarity. For example, some topics require dense detail, while others benefit from a more stripped-back approach. In each case, I focus on creating layouts that highlight the core insight quickly—whether it’s through charts, icons, or clever use of space. The end result is a set of visuals that not only look good but actually help people understand the story behind the numbers. Over time, these infographics have become a trusted resource across departments and a consistent part of how Speexx communicates big ideas.…
    uniE621 Speexx Whitepaper
    White papers are another type of project I regularly work on—typically content-rich documents packed with research, insights, and strategy. These play a big role in Speexx’s lead generation and brand positioning efforts, so the design needs to strike a careful balance between credibility and visual appeal. I usually step in once the content is drafted, working alongside the marketing and editorial teams to shape how the information is presented. Structuring the document is key: I use layout, visual hierarchy, callouts, and custom graphics to break down complex ideas and make sure the reader can navigate the piece easily. Unlike eBooks, white papers lean more into a professional tone, but that doesn’t mean they have to be dry. A lot of thought goes into how to keep them clean, consistent, and aligned with the brand—without losing the reader’s interest. In the end, these white papers become tools that not only communicate our expertise, but do so in a way that feels thoughtful and polished. They help position Speexx as a leader in the space, while still making space for clarity, structure, and solid design.…
    uniE621 Speexx E-books
    Another major part of my work involves designing long-form digital publications—mainly eBooks—that help bring Speexx’s HR and learning content to life. These are usually tied to broader marketing campaigns or thought leadership projects, so they need to do more than just look good—they have to support storytelling, deliver key insights, and reflect the brand consistently. Each project starts with a content draft, and from there, I work closely with writers, the brand team, and our digital leads to shape the structure and tone. My focus is on making sure the information flows well, whether someone is reading it on a desktop or flipping through it on their phone. This means paying attention to everything from layout and typography to iconography and visual hierarchy. One of the big challenges is managing complexity—some topics dive deep into learning strategy, AI in training, or corporate upskilling trends. My job is to make sure the end result feels approachable, readable, and engaging, even when the subject matter is dense. Over time, these eBooks have become a key part of how Speexx shares its expertise with a wider audience. They’re not just informative—they’re designed to be enjoyable and accessible, helping readers connect with the content and the brand. You can check out some examples at speexx.com.…
    uniE621 IBIS USA
    The IBIS USA was another in-house event I got to work on. With our first event in the U.S.A for a number of years, we wanted to add something new to enhance the live event and bring the participants quick and easily accessible information on the day. So we decided to create an app for the event the process of which I lead from conception to delivery. As leader of the project I was in charge of functionality and design of the app. First, I contacted an app company that helped us with the software development. We worked together to pick out the functions that were best suited for our event needs. Working with the in-house events team ensured that all the relevant data was sourced and put on to the app. The design of the app was my main responsibility. One of the central design challenges I came across included the vast amount of pages that needed to be linked to the homepage as well as adding the names of these pages. Creating a circle on the homepage with the links to the further pages proved to be a game changer. It allowed all the necessary pages to be easily accessed from all areas on the screen and provided a clear overview of the app content. As this was the first app we had produced, our main concern regarding functionality was how easily event participants would pick up the concept of the app. To overcome this challenge, I created an informatory video with the help of a 3D model to show the functions of the app in an understandable and easy manner, especially to provide guidance for users who were not as proficient with technology. The app proved to be a great success and has now become an integral part of the IBIS in-person events.…
    uniE608 IBIS USA App
    video advert videoeditor explainervideo animator…
    uniE621 IBIS TV
    In recent years it moved to a virtual event due to Covid-19 which changed all the design deliverables. Working with the events team we were able to create all of the new deliverables by pivoting to more digital and motion based graphics, being involved in the entire process from conception to delivery. The visual identity of the online event in 2021 was inspired by Monaco as it was originally planned to be held there in person. The creation process started out by looking at the vintage Monaco Grand Prix posters. The classic poster colour pallet of vibrant and warm, mediterranean colours was then incorporated into our brand guidelines. Another typical element of these posters - the flowing scarfs of the drivers - inspired the flowing colour identity in the final design. During this project, my main tasks included the creation all of the in-house motion graphics for the event, the editorial adverts as well as aiding with the creation of the visual identity of the event. IBIS TV was an enormous success for the company, exceeding the viewing and monetary targets. The design of the event was praised and held in high regard by the team and the international sponsors, many of which have signed up for future events.…
    uniE621 IBIS Connect
    IBIS – the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium – has become the glue that holds together the global auto collision repair industry. It provides a platform for senior leaders and influencers from all sectors of the industry to share knowledge and best practice, learn from each other and peer-to-peer network to make and leverage strategic business connections. IBIS Connect is a series of events that takes place in multiple countries each year to create a networking platform for the industry. In 2020 and 2021 it took place online as live events were not possible. The main challenge for the online events involved the creation of an online portal that connected the speakers from the local area the event was held in with the sponsors and attendees from around the globe. For the visual identity we decided to use the same design for all events but change the name and languages to fit the area it was held for. The design inspiration was drawn from the main objective of these events: connecting people with different backgrounds but from the same industry. The connecting design was achieved by creating three intertwined circles which formed the base of the visual identity. To keep the visual design in line with previous in-person events and thus make it easily recognisable by former attendees, we kept the colour scheme but updated it to a gradient. My responsibility in this project included the motion graphics of the events and producing graphics for and with the marketing team. I decided to give the motion graphics a cinematic feel as they needed to grab the attention from the attendees watching the events from home. These graphics were also used to indicate when the event returned from a break or to announce the change in speaker. IBIS Connect was a successful series of events with the format continuing to this year. The motion graphics were a success and have been taken and adapted to form the rest of the design collateral for the events.…
    uniE608 IBIS Connect
    video animator…
    uniE621 bodyshop Awards
    In the past couple years the awards ceremony had to undergo a lot of changes, primarily due to the move onto an online platform instead of a live event. My role in this project mainly involved the design of the digital and motion graphics for the event. In 2020, the awards ceremony got entirely redesigned to fit the new online format while also maintaining a recognisable image and feel to the previous live events. My role on the project was to design the digital and motion graphics for the event. Due to the new platform this meant that we needed to redesign the entire event. This was because we wanted to make it recognisable that there was a large amount of changes that where going to take place along with the digitalisation of the event. The main challenge of the (re-)design was the creation of a new 3D motion graphics from scratch. As a team we came up with the image of the ‘A’ created out of the purple gradient triangles, each one representing an award. I was tasked with the design of the motion graphics off of this idea which was a great opportunity to expand my software and creative skills in a new format. The final motion graphics were achieved by creating a number of storyboards which were then presented to the team. Together, the best storyboard was chosen and slightly tweaked to fit the brand of ‘The Bodyshop Awards’ even better. With this new input I then created the final animations. During this work process I also chose to design 3D models of the awarded trophies as they would not be presented to the winners in person but only shown online. For this I created a number of story boards and worked with the team to chose the best and tweak it to fit the brand better. I created the animations and then had the idea to create 3d models of the trophies as these would not be presented on stage as due to the lock down we could not have the winners in person. ‘The Bodyshop Awards’ online events were successful and hit all the set targets. My motion graphics and 3D trophy design have been well received and are still being used for the current awards events. The events where a success and hit the targets set even with the lock down in place and the design has been taken and is still being used for the design of the awards.…
    uniE608 Bodyshop Awards
    video animator…