I'm a graphic designer and art director with many years of experience in advertising, direct marketing and design. I have won several Gold IDMAs and completed a Digital Skills Academy program in Digital Marketing and Design, including UI/UX best practices. I created an interactive National Gallery mobile app for a college project using Fluid UI for wireframes and high-fidelity screens. I’m seeking work as a graphic designer in a promotion company or design agency. I excel in leading creative teams, crafting brand identities, and delivering print, web, and mobile visuals. I bring hands-on experience in project management, client liaison, and strategy, backed by a track record of pitching and winning major assignments.

Kevin Walsh

I'm a graphic designer and art director with many years of experience in advertising, direct marketing and design. I have won several Gold IDMAs and completed a Digital Skills Academy program in Digital Marketing and Design, including UI/UX best practices. I created an interactive National Gallery mobile app for a college project using Fluid UI for wireframes and high-fidelity screens. I’m seeking work as a graphic designer in a promotion company or design agency. I excel in leading creative teams, crafting brand identities, and delivering print, web, and mobile visuals. I bring hands-on experience in project management, client liaison, and strategy, backed by a track record of pitching and winning major assignments.

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I’m a graphic designer and art director with many years of experience in advertising, direct marketing and design. I have won several Gold IDMAs and completed a Digital Skills Academy program in Digital Marketing and Design, including UI/UX best practices. I created an interactive National Gallery mobile app for a college project using Fluid UI for wireframes and high-fidelity screens. I’m seeking work as a graphic designer in a promotion company or design agency.

I excel in leading creative teams, crafting brand identities, and delivering print, web, and mobile visuals. I bring hands-on experience in project management, client liaison, and strategy, backed by a track record of pitching and winning major assignments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Yvolve Sports Ltd. (Evolution)
October 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015
Implemented Asana for cloud project management; reorganised the creative department into a multifunctional, structured team.
Senior Art Director at Freelance
April 1, 2009 - April 30, 2014
Freelance work with diverse clients; 2 years in educational program at Digital Skills Academy. Clients included Young & Rubican (Ogilvy and Mather), DMA, Checkout, European Supermarket Magazine, DirectBrand (TecBrand).
Senior Art Director at Freelance
March 1, 2005 - April 30, 2009
Pitch development and design leadership for major clients. Highlights include presenting and winning the Microsoft Vista Business pitch and the HP Print pitch. Clients: Microsoft, O2, HP, Paragon Relocation Inc., Enterprise Ireland, eircom.
Senior Art Director at Ogilvy One
April 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Managed a senior design function; contributed to high-profile accounts. Clients: American Express, IBM, ID Group – Stuttgart, Germany.
Senior Art Director at Unknown
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Early career role with a team of 4; clients included West F1, Mercedes, BMW, Chevignon, Wranglers, Swatch, Nike London.
Graphic Designer / Freelance at MacUser Magazine
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996
MacUser Magazine and freelance graphic designer.

Education

Foundation Certificate in Graphic Design at Cork School of Art
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Design at Limerick School of Art & Design
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Diploma in Graphic Design (Degree equivalent) at Bolton Street College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Diploma in Digital Marketing & Design at Digital Skills Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Certificate in Project Management (Distinction) at eDucA tion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
2-year Digital Marketing & Design program (UI/UX) at Digital Skills Academy
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Project Management (Distinction)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Diploma in Digital Marketing & Design
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

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