I'm Carol Byrne, a seasoned designer and brand specialist with a long track record of developing brand identities and communications for international clients. My work spans brand creation, corporate materials, events promotion, and publishing, delivering clear, impactful visuals that align with strategic goals. I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive, visually compelling campaigns and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes. I'm organized, flexible and reliable, with strong time and task management, and a comfort with technology and remote collaboration tools. I bring leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for quality and detail to every project, always aiming for excellence and a positive client experience.

Carol Byrne

I'm Carol Byrne, a seasoned designer and brand specialist with a long track record of developing brand identities and communications for international clients. My work spans brand creation, corporate materials, events promotion, and publishing, delivering clear, impactful visuals that align with strategic goals. I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive, visually compelling campaigns and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes. I'm organized, flexible and reliable, with strong time and task management, and a comfort with technology and remote collaboration tools. I bring leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for quality and detail to every project, always aiming for excellence and a positive client experience.

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I’m Carol Byrne, a seasoned designer and brand specialist with a long track record of developing brand identities and communications for international clients. My work spans brand creation, corporate materials, events promotion, and publishing, delivering clear, impactful visuals that align with strategic goals. I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive, visually compelling campaigns and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

I’m organized, flexible and reliable, with strong time and task management, and a comfort with technology and remote collaboration tools. I bring leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for quality and detail to every project, always aiming for excellence and a positive client experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Greek, Modern
Beginner

Work Experience

Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at ECMWF Graphic Design Services
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading brand creation and development, book publications, promotional and informational materials for events, conferences, and campaigns across sectors including health, science, and technology. Collaborating with clients such as Nscience UK, CLAN & Tusla Ireland, NHS, and Anna Freud Centre UK while maintaining event management and communication excellence.
Senior Designer at EJR - Quartz B.V.
December 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Worked on projects for ECMWF Copernicus Services and ESA, focusing on brand development and creation of conference materials for science and technology communications.
Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at Ourios Anemos / Clare Women’s Network / Green Shoe Events
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created promotional materials for various events including the Syros Accordion Festival and the Festival of Feminisms in Ireland, handling event management communications.
Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at ECMWF Copernicus Services
December 31, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Worked with the communications team to develop brand identity, corporate materials, and conference event promotions in the science sector.
Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at ECMWF
January 1, 2011 - Present
Collaborated with in-house teams for brand development and design projects and events for this science organisation.
Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at PGA BRANDING
January 1, 2011 - Present
Delivered creative design services for international commercial and non-governmental organisation clients.
Principal Consultant / Senior Designer at SAVOIR
December 31, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Re-defined brand identity and created corporate, product, promotional materials, shop signage, and advertising campaigns for an expanding international retail market.
Brand Manager / Project Manager / Team Leader / Senior Designer at OXFAM
December 31, 2006 - September 2, 2025
Managed and led teams for high-profile projects, delivering targeted campaign messages through emergencies, donor appeals, retail, and publishing departments in a non-governmental organisation sector.
Senior Designer at Paradigm
December 31, 1995 - September 2, 2025
Designed monthly entertainment diaries and theatre programmes to strict deadlines and budgets, contributing to events like The Edinburgh Theatre Festival and The Barbican Diary, London.
Senior Designer at Mean Fiddler Group / Fleadh Music Festivals Ireland / Finsbury Park London
December 31, 1994 - September 2, 2025
Developed brand identity and festival materials including press launches, billboards, posters, advertisements, programmes, tickets, and merchandising for music event organisations.
Brand Designer at PGA Branding
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2020
Brand materials for international clients.
Principal Consultant Designer at Savoir
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Working with Savoir to redefine their brand as they expanded into international markets, brand identity, corporate, product, promotional materials, shop signage and advertising campaigns.
Brand Manager / Project Manager / Team Leader / Senior Designer at Oxfam
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2006
Project manager and team leader on high-profile projects, delivering Oxfam’s message to targeted audiences across campaigns, emergencies, donor appeals, retail and publishing.
Senior Designer at Paradigm
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
Design of monthly entertainment diaries and theatre programmes; Edinburgh Theatre Festival and Barbican Diary, London.
Senior Designer / Consultant at Mean Fiddler Group / Fleadh Music Festivals
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994
Identity and brand creation and production of festival materials; press launch, billboards, posters, press and magazine advertisements, programmes, tickets and on-site merchandising.

Education

Design, Painting, Photography, Art History at Fine Art College of Marketing & Design, Dublin
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987
Art, Design, Photography, Video and Script Writing at Multi Media Communications Senior College, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1983
Fine Art Degree at College of Marketing & Design, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1987
Multimedia Communications at Senior College, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1983

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government