Senior Brand Designer with 10+ years' experience creating distinctive visual identities for hospitality, retail, and commercial clients. Specialising in brand identity, Sales Tender & Bid design, print, digital, and presentation design, I deliver thoughtful creative from concept to completion.

Martin Rotte

Senior Brand Designer with 10+ years' experience creating distinctive visual identities for hospitality, retail, and commercial clients. Specialising in brand identity, Sales Tender & Bid design, print, digital, and presentation design, I deliver thoughtful creative from concept to completion.

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Senior Brand Designer with 10+ years’ experience creating distinctive visual identities for hospitality, retail, and commercial clients. Specialising in brand identity, Sales Tender & Bid design, print, digital, and presentation design, I deliver thoughtful creative from concept to completion.

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Work Experience

Lead Brand Designer at Millimetre Design
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Led a team of brand designers, overseeing day-to-day scheduling and workflow management. Managed performance, capacity, and individual development to ensure quality output and professional growth. Delivered tailored training and mentorship in support of team development. Coordinated closely with the interior design team to maintain consistent brand cohesion across touchpoints. Liaised with clients and suppliers to ensure clear communication throughout project phases, translating creative direction into actionable design tasks.
Senior Brand Designer at Millimetre Design
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Owned brand direction and development across multiple projects from concept through delivery. Collaborated with interior design to ensure cohesive brand expression across physical and digital environments. Managed client liaison throughout the lifecycle to present concepts, gather feedback, and maintain clear communication. Coordinated with suppliers and printers to ensure high-quality on-brand production. Oversaw creation of key brand assets including identity systems, signage, packaging, and environmental graphics, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, production requirements, and timelines.
Middleweight Brand Designer at Millimetre Design
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams to develop brand concepts and visual identities. Provided design support to Senior Brand Designers, the Brand Manager, and the Creative Director. Assisted the interior design team by producing visuals, brand assets, and signage layouts. Contributed to delivering cohesive brand experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
Contract Brand Designer at Millimetre Design
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Worked on-site in the client’s offices as a contracted brand designer, collaborating with the client’s internal marketing and sales teams to develop and refine brand identities. Designed and implemented signage systems to support brand communication across multiple environments. Created bespoke, fully designed tender documents to support the client’s sales and bidding processes.
Freelance Web & Graphic Designer at Aloud Media / Cream / Point Blank / TPI
February 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Sourced and managed a diverse range of client projects. Collaborated with clients across various sectors to deliver brand and design solutions. Contracted by multiple design studios to provide additional creative support on brand and web-focused projects.
In-House Web & Graphic Designer at The Examcraft Group
July 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Designed and implemented in-house marketing and sales materials across companies within The Examcraft Group. Ensured design outputs followed established brand guidelines and met production standards and project deadlines. Managed multiple simultaneous design projects with strong attention to detail and clear communication with stakeholders.
Brand Designer at Entica Design Strategy
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cookie Harvest / Taitung
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Junior Designer / Intern at Scapegoat Design
November 1, 2010 - Present
Researcher / Interview Group at DCC 'Identifying Dublin' Project
March 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Researcher/interview group member on the 'Identifying Dublin' project.
Researcher / Interview Group (DCC ‘Identifying Dublin’ Project) at DCC
March 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Junior Graphic Designer / Artworker at Printmaster
April 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Content Manager at Waterford County Council
June 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009

Education

MA in Professional Design Practice at Dublin Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) in Design Communications at Cork Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
MA in Professional Design Practice at Dublin Institute of Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) in Design Communications at Cork Institute of Technology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Managing People
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Dig. Mktng & Soc. Media
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2026
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Managing People
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Dig. Mktng & Soc. Media
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2026
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Managing People
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Dig. Mktng & Soc. Media
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Managing People
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Dig. Mktng & Soc. Media
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Real Estate & Construction