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Hi, I’m Ciara McCarthy, a junior designer specializing in illustration and surface design. I collaborate with clients and fellow designers to research, ideate, and deliver campaign concepts, process books, animated assets, and physical merchandise. This work reflects my passion for visual storytelling and crafting stylish, user-centered design solutions across brand campaigns, retail experiences, and product packaging.…Hi, I’m Ciara McCarthy, a junior designer specializing in illustration and surface design. I collaborate with clients and fellow designers to research, ideate, and deliver campaign concepts, process books, animated assets, and physical merchandise. This work reflects my passion for visual storytelling and crafting stylish, user-centered design solutions across brand campaigns, retail experiences, and product packaging.

Ciara McCarthy

Illustrator, Designer, Brand Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Ciara McCarthy, a junior designer specializing in illustration and surface design. I collaborate with clients and fellow designers to research, ideate, and deliver campaign concepts, process books, animated assets, and physical merchandise. This work reflects my passion for visual storytelling and crafting stylish, user-centered design solutions across brand campaigns, retail experiences, and product packaging.…Hi, I’m Ciara McCarthy, a junior designer specializing in illustration and surface design. I collaborate with clients and fellow designers to research, ideate, and deliver campaign concepts, process books, animated assets, and physical merchandise. This work reflects my passion for visual storytelling and crafting stylish, user-centered design solutions across brand campaigns, retail experiences, and product packaging.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ciara McCarthy, a junior designer specializing in illustration and surface design. I collaborate with clients and fellow designers to research, ideate, and deliver campaign concepts, process books, animated assets, and physical merchandise.

This work reflects my passion for visual storytelling and crafting stylish, user-centered design solutions across brand campaigns, retail experiences, and product packaging.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Animation

Expert

GIF

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Researcher / Campaign Designer at SCAD pro / Deloitte Sponsored Course

September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

SCAD partnered with Deloitte to research and develop targeted campaign strategies to increase vaccine confidence for a leading health organization in the United States. Collaborated with other junior designers to research and create campaign strategies and examples; developed deliverables including the process book, animated campaign GIFs, and physical merchandise.

Retail Sales / Customer Service at Anthropologie

September 30, 2025 - Present

Provided customer service and merchandising support, engaging with clients and contributing to store operations.

Junior Designer at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Collaborated with other Junior Designers and clients to research and create campaign strategies and examples. Developed deliverables including the process book, animated campaign GIFs, and physical merchandise.

Customer Experience Manager at Anthropologie

October 1, 2025 - Present

On-the-floor customer experience lead, driving elevated service through personalized styling and client rapport. Provided in-the-moment coaching to improve sales behaviors and engagement. Partnered with leadership to execute visual, service, and operational standards; scheduled reservations and assisted guest flow.

Merchandise Processor at Saver’s

July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Executed the processing, pricing, and roll out of over 200 items per day, consistently exceeding quotas.

Key Holder at Saver’s

July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Supported store operations and customer service as a key holder.

Hostess at Saver’s

July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Greeted customers and supported seating/guest flow in store environment.

Retail Associate at Local11 Ten

January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025