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.

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Design council of Ireland
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Graphic Design and UX Design Intern at Connectors Marketplace
June 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant at Cantec
May 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Senior Graphic Designer at Modern Printers
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Remote Senior Graphic and Web Designer at IMS Marketing
April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Design lead at Locomotive Europe
February 1, 2025 - Present

Education

MSc in Digital Marketing Practice at South east technological university
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing at South east technological university
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Higher Diploma in Interaction/UX/UI Design (HDip) at DCU
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communications) at WIT
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Financial Services