Rachel Townsend

I’m a passionate Graphic Designer with a sharp eye for visual storytelling and brand strategy. My journey began with a BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications) from Waterford Institute of Technology, where I earned the Bronze Gaisce Award, won the TSSG logo competition, and exhibited my work at the Sean Dunne Writers’ Festival.

I launched my career with internships at Nova UCD’s Connectors Marketplace and the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, gaining hands-on experience in the industry. In 2015, I joined Cantec as a Graphic Designer, later advancing to Senior Graphic Designer at Modern Printers in 2019. By 2022, I became part of the LOCOMOTIVE Europe team as a Remote Graphic and Web Designer, and in 2025, I stepped into the role of Design Lead.

Lifelong learning fuels my creativity and expertise. I’ve earned a Higher Diploma in Interaction Design with Distinction (DCU, 2020), a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Practice with Distinction (SETU, 2022), and an MSc in Digital Marketing Practice with First-Class Honours (SETU, 2023).

I strongly value open communication and approach every challenge as an adaptive thinker, driven by curiosity. When presented with new challenges, I proactively conduct thorough research, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best possible outcome.

If a solution exists, I will find it—and if not, I will work to create one.