I’m a designer working across brand, campaign and digital, creating work that’s clear, engaging and built to cut through. I’ve delivered everything from social and motion content to large-scale campaigns, often in fast-paced environments where adaptability and attention to detail matter. I enjoy turning complex ideas into simple, compelling visuals and bringing them to life across different platforms.

Marie McDermott

I’m a designer working across brand, campaign and digital, creating work that’s clear, engaging and built to cut through. I’ve delivered everything from social and motion content to large-scale campaigns, often in fast-paced environments where adaptability and attention to detail matter. I enjoy turning complex ideas into simple, compelling visuals and bringing them to life across different platforms.

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I’m a designer working across brand, campaign and digital, creating work that’s clear, engaging and built to cut through. I’ve delivered everything from social and motion content to large-scale campaigns, often in fast-paced environments where adaptability and attention to detail matter. I enjoy turning complex ideas into simple, compelling visuals and bringing them to life across different platforms.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Superscript (Business insurance scale-up)
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Led the development and evolution of Superscript’s visual identity and brand messaging. Operating as a core member of the marketing team, I delivered high-impact creative across out-of-home advertising, social media campaigns, internal communications, pitch decks, and branded merchandise. I also collaborated closely with the product team to conduct and synthesise user research, ensuring a cohesive brand experience across touchpoints.
Senior Designer at Superscript
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led the development and evolution of Superscript’s visual identity and brand messaging; core member of the marketing team; delivered high-impact creative across out-of-home advertising, social media campaigns, internal communications, pitch decks, and branded merchandise; collaborated with the product team to conduct user research and ensure a cohesive brand experience across touchpoints.
Creative Designer at Heygo
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Worked across both the design and marketing teams to enhance and unify Heygo’s brand presence. Created a broad range of assets including digital stickers, campaign visuals, and presentation materials, helping to elevate the brand across digital platforms and user experiences.
Creative Designer at Heygo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Worked across design and marketing to enhance and unify Heygo’s brand presence; created assets including digital stickers, campaign visuals, and presentation materials to elevate the brand across digital platforms and user experiences.
Communications Designer at Snook (Service Design agency)
January 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
Delivered end-to-end design solutions with a strong emphasis on human-centered design. Played a key role in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service design strategy, co-facilitation sessions, and digital product design. Maintained a hands-on approach to research, prototyping, and execution.
Communications Designer at Snook
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Delivered end-to-end design solutions with a focus on human-centred design; contributed to service design strategy, co-facilitation sessions, and digital product design; maintained hands-on involvement in research, prototyping, and execution.
Graphic Designer at AKGraphics (Graphic Design agency)
January 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Specialised in print design, producing bespoke newspaper advertisements, large-format tradeshow graphics, and product packaging. Worked directly with clients to deliver effective, commercially driven design solutions.
Graphic Designer at AKGraphics
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Specialised in print design; produced bespoke newspaper advertisements, large-format tradeshow graphics, and product packaging; worked directly with clients to deliver commercially driven design solutions.

Education

BA Hons in Visual Communications (2.1) at Limerick School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
BA Hons in Visual Communications at Limerick School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Guardian Masterclass Data Visualisation at Guardian Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
D&AD Brand Design and Brand Strategy for Creatives at D&AD
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Design Champs UI Design Masterclass at Design Champs
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Qualifications

Guardian Masterclass Data Visualisation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
D&AD Brand Design and Brand Strategy for Creatives
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Design Champs UI Design Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Guardian Masterclass Data Visualisation
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
D&AD Brand Design and Brand Strategy for Creatives
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Design Champs UI Design Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

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