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Marlene Moloney

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I’m a freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and Photographer based in Dublin, with extensive experience in interiors, lifestyle publishing and visual storytelling.

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I’m a freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and Photographer based in Dublin, with extensive experience in interiors, lifestyle publishing and visual storytelling. I currently work with House and Home magazine on design, layout and production, alongside photography, styling and content creation. My background in editorial design, shoot planning and social media marketing makes me confident creating polished, authentic Instagram content that reflects a brand’s personality, aesthetic and story.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Work experience· 9 roles

Freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and Photographer · Freelance / Self-employedApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Freelance art direction, design, photography and content creation across interiors, lifestyle and sport. Current work includes design, layout and production for House and Home magazine, alongside photography, styling and Instagram content for editorial and client projects. I am also part of the team behind Dinking Times, Europe’s first dedicated pickleball magazine.

Designer · Faire MagazineDec 2020 – Jun 2021 · 7 mos

Involved in the startup, designing the logo and the first issue. In January 2021, we launched the idea of FAIRE with a Kickstarter campaign and reached the target within 4 days. Faire had produced 13 magazines to date.

Art Director · Image MediaJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Duties include design and layout of Image and Image Interiors magazines; visual direction, image selection, retouching and print-ready production; development of visual identity across print and digital; feature brainstorming and content planning; styling and photography of flat lays for image.ie; advertising and advertorial templates; writing and photographing smaller features; art directing house, still-life and lifestyle shoots.

Designer · JaccartJan 2015 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs
Art Director · Garden Heaven magazineJan 2015 – Dec 2018 · 4 yrs
Graphic Designer / Catalogue Designer · Woodies DIYJan 2014 – Dec 2018 · 5 yrs
Volunteer Designer · Monkstown Educate Together National SchoolJan 2011 – Dec 2014 · 4 yrs
Volunteer Designer · Irish Deaf KidsJan 2010 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr

Education

BA (Hons) Information Design · University of Pretoria, South Africa1989 – 1992
Professional Academy Diploma in Social Media Marketing · UCD Professional Academy2024

Certifications and awards

First prize in the student category of corporate design in the national Art of Design competition2030 – 2026
Finalist, Sasol New Signatures art competition2030 – 2026

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