I am a highly adaptable Visual Communication Specialist and Graphic Designer with a focus on brand identity, illustration, and editorial design. I’m passionate about creating clear, engaging visual stories and well-rounded campaigns across both print and digital. With recent training in UX/UI and Digital Marketing, I bring a practical, thoughtful approach, ready to add real value and make a measurable difference wherever I work.

Katie Gilligan

I am a highly adaptable Visual Communication Specialist and Graphic Designer with a focus on brand identity, illustration, and editorial design. I’m passionate about creating clear, engaging visual stories and well-rounded campaigns across both print and digital. With recent training in UX/UI and Digital Marketing, I bring a practical, thoughtful approach, ready to add real value and make a measurable difference wherever I work.

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I am a highly adaptable Visual Communication Specialist and Graphic Designer with a focus on brand identity, illustration, and editorial design. I’m passionate about creating clear, engaging visual stories and well-rounded campaigns across both print and digital.

With recent training in UX/UI and Digital Marketing, I bring a practical, thoughtful approach, ready to add real value and make a measurable difference wherever I work.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Stellar Magazine VIP Publishing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Creative lead behind Stellar magazine's monthly issues, including conceptualising and designing feature layouts, and adapting content for digital platforms. Collaborated with top Irish and international brands on campaigns and advertorials, led design across in-house supplements and podcast artwork, and created branding for key annual events such as the HAYU InstaStar Awards and the eir Power of Women Awards. Contributed to a major brand refresh, re-imagining the magazine's visual identity and launching new digital products and events.

Education

BA HONS, Photography at IADT
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Diploma, Communications & Media Production at Colaiste Dhulaigh
September 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2016 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet