With over 25 years of experience, I’m a multidisciplinary designer blending creativity with strategy across packaging, branding, and digital content creation. I’ve led projects from concept to production, coordinating print, web, and e-commerce work with international teams to deliver marketing materials that elevate brands and drive engagement. I’m passionate about visuals that look great and deliver measurable results.

Dubravka Drenski

With over 25 years of experience, I’m a multidisciplinary designer blending creativity with strategy across packaging, branding, and digital content creation. I’ve led projects from concept to production, coordinating print, web, and e-commerce work with international teams to deliver marketing materials that elevate brands and drive engagement. I’m passionate about visuals that look great and deliver measurable results.

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With over 25 years of experience, I’m a multidisciplinary designer blending creativity with strategy across packaging, branding, and digital content creation.

I’ve led projects from concept to production, coordinating print, web, and e-commerce work with international teams to deliver marketing materials that elevate brands and drive engagement. I’m passionate about visuals that look great and deliver measurable results.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic, Packaging & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer, Project Manager at McLoughlinsRS
June 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Designer for Packaging – Led packaging development from ideation to final approval, ensuring brand consistency and market impact. Packaging project management, final approval & quality control, international collaboration with suppliers (China), marketing & sales integration, sales material development, digital content & social media management, website & e-commerce management, print & production oversight.
Graphic & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer at BUNALUN Organic, Bray
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Developed eye-catching packaging designs and print-ready artwork. Created and executed digital marketing strategies increasing online presence. Managed social media profiles and campaigns. Optimized web pages and product visibility, and maintained Brandbank product data for brand accuracy.
Senior Graphic, Packaging & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer, Project Manager at McLoughlinsRS
June 1, 2024 - Present
Lead designer for packaging from ideation to final approval, ensuring brand consistency and market impact. Managed the entire packaging process for compliance, functionality and production efficiency. Approved artwork, shipping marks and production elements for accuracy and timely manufacturing. Collaborated with suppliers (China) to streamline workflows and ensure on-time delivery. Integrated marketing strategies with packaging to enhance sales materials and presentations using AI. Created high-impact sales materials, social media content and email campaigns. Planned and executed digital content across social media and email advertising; managed website layouts for product visibility and stock alignment; negotiated with printers and oversaw print production for POS displays and other print collateral.
Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at BUNALUN Organic
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Developed packaging designs and print-ready files; executed digital marketing strategies; managed social media; maintained Brandbank product data; optimized online presence using Squarespace; supported packaging in sales materials and presentations.
Senior Graphic, Packaging & Digital Designer, Digital Marketer, Project Manager at McLoughlinsRS
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led packaging development from ideation to final approval, ensured brand consistency and market impact; managed end-to-end packaging process with production efficiency; collaborated with international suppliers (including China) to streamline workflows; integrated marketing strategies and sales materials; oversaw digital content, including copywriting, motion graphics, and video for campaigns; managed website/e-commerce updates and print production.
Graphic Designer at Business Print
March 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Designed a wide range of printing materials (books, journals, brochures, leaflets, posters, flags, calendars, business cards, wedding invitations, stationery suites); produced impactful social media content, including banners, landing pages, motion graphics, and GIFs.
Graphic Designer at Business Print
March 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Designed a wide array of printing materials (books, journals, brochures, leaflets, posters, calendars, business cards, wedding invitations, stationery suites). Produced high-quality printing solutions and developed social media content, banners, landing pages, motion graphics and GIFs.
Graphic Designer at Irish Studio
September 30, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Collaborated on editorial layouts for Irish Tatler and Irish Tatler Men; met tight deadlines and delivered high-quality content during internship.
Graphic Designer at Irish Studio
September 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Designed editorial layouts for Irish Tatler and Irish Tatler Men, meeting strict deadlines and delivering high-quality content (internship).
Graphic Designer at Irish Studio
September 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Collaborated on editorial layouts for Irish Tatler and Irish Tatler Men; managed deadlines to deliver high-quality design work for print.
Art Director at Ribbon
June 30, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Directed artistic output, supplying paintings, jewelry, and watches to galleries and gift shops; created catalogues and promotional materials.
Art Director at Ribbon
June 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Supplied paintings, jewelry and watches to galleries and gift shops in Croatia; created catalogues and promotional material.
Art Director at Ribbon
June 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Provided paintings, jewelry and watches to galleries and gift shops across Croatia. Created catalogues and promotional material.
Creative Director at Jeki-co
May 31, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Oversaw creation and curation of jewelry collections; led market-driven design, achieving a 20% annual product increase and 15% revenue growth over 10 years; directed buying, merchandising, and marketing strategies; implemented a custom stock management system improving efficiency.
Creative Director at Jeki-co
May 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Oversaw creation and curation of jewelry collections; directed buying, merchandising, and marketing strategies; implemented a custom stock management system, increasing efficiency.
Creative Director at Jeki-co
May 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Oversaw creation and curation of jewelry collections, achieving a 20% annual product increase and 15% revenue growth over 10 years. Directed buying, merchandising and marketing strategies to attract new customer segments and elevate brand positioning. Implemented a custom stock management system, improving efficiency from three to one staff.
Full-time Artist at Faustus
January 31, 2000 - September 6, 2025
Exhibited and sold original art and jewelry across Croatia; official gifts for the Ministry of Immigration and clients such as Pliva, Opel, OMW Group, among others.
Full-time Artist at Faustus
January 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025
Exhibited and sold original art and jewelry; official gifts by the Ministry of Immigration and clients such as Pliva, Opel, OMW Group, and others.
Full-time Artist at Faustus
January 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025
Exhibited and sold original art and jewelry in 12 solo and 16 group shows across Croatia. Selected to provide official gifts by the Ministry of Immigration and clients such as Pliva, Opel, OMW Group, and others.

Education

Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design QQI Level 6 Award in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Ballyfermot College for Further Education
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Business English, English as a second language & Study Skills QQI Level 5 at N/A
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Diploma in Graphic Design QQI Level 5 at Finglas Training Centre, Dublin
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Drawing Skills at School for Fine Art, Zagreb, Croatia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Journalism at Faculty of Political Science, Zagreb University, Croatia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995
Degree in Nursing at Medical School, Slovenia
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990
Higher National Diploma at Ballyfermot College for Further Education
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Business English, English as a second language & Study Skills QQI Level 5 at QQI Level 5 – Business English, ESL & Study Skills
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Diploma in Graphic Design QQI Level 5 at Finglas Training Centre, Dublin
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Drawing Skills at School for Fine Art Zagreb, Croatia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Journalism at Faculty of Political Science, Zagreb University, Croatia
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Degree in Nursing at Medical School, Slovenia
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design QQI Level 6 Award in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Ballyfermot College for Further Education
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Graphic Design QQI Level 5 Award in Graphic Design at Finglas Training Centre, Dublin
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Drawing Skills at School for Fine Art, Zagreb
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Journalism at Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995
Degree in Nursing at Medical School, Slovenia
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist Office 2016
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist Office 2016
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Business English, English as a second language & Study Skills QQI Level 5
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist Office 2016
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Other