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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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
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
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