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Brad Ireland

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Hi, I’m Brad Ireland, a visual designer and creative project manager who thrives on visual storytelling, publication design, and brand systems for mission-driven institutions.

About

Hi, I’m Brad Ireland, a visual designer and creative project manager who thrives on visual storytelling, publication design, and brand systems for mission-driven institutions. I’ve designed and produced over 30 scholarly art books and countless branded materials for one of the world’s leading cultural institutions, and I’m adept at managing large-scale, content-rich design projects from concept through production.

I enjoy building scalable design systems, collaborating with printers, editors, and curators, and turning stakeholder feedback into clear, effective design outcomes. I’m highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office, with workflows that streamline multi-stakeholder feedback and ensure quality from pre-press to on-press color management.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Designer · Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African ArtOct 2007 – Sep 2025 · 18 yrs

Designed exhibition graphics, guides, and promotional materials for internal and public audiences; Led redesign of the museum’s wayfinding system; Managed print production and vendor relations, including press checks and quality assurance.

Senior Designer & Design Manager of Publications · National Gallery of ArtOct 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 2 mos

Maintain and organize a scalable visual system that aligns with institutional brand standards across publications, print collateral, environmental graphics, and digital campaigns; Lead designer for over 30 scholarly art books; Manage complex publication projects from concept to delivery, including print specifications, production, and both pre-press and on-press color management; Build and maintain relationships with printers and vendors; Manage and art direct freelance designers; Synthesize stakeholder feedback into clear design outcomes; Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office with advanced workflows for multi-stakeholder feedback.

Designer · Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African ArtOct 2007 – Sep 2025 · 18 yrs

Designed exhibition graphics, guides, and promotional materials for internal and public audiences; Led redesign of the museum’s wayfinding system through research, collaboration, and user-focused design; Managed print production and vendor relations, including press checks and QA.

Senior Designer & Design Manager of Publications · National Gallery of ArtOct 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 2 mos
Designer · Kinetik CommunicationsJan 2007 – Sep 2025 · 18 yrs 9 mos
Designer · Kinetik CommunicationsJan 2007 – Sep 2025 · 18 yrs 9 mos
Designer · Mizrahi DesignJul 2004 – Sep 2025 · 21 yrs 3 mos
Designer · Mizrahi DesignJul 2004 – Sep 2025 · 21 yrs 3 mos

Education

BFA in Applied Media Arts · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania2030 – 2025
BFA in Applied Media Arts · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Award of Excellence in Graphic Design2030 – 2025
AUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show2008 – 2025
AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers2030 – 2025
Washington Publishers Design Awards2030 – 2025

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