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Hi, I’m Laura Merrigan, a Dublin-based freelance designer. I have over 15 years experience in design and have art directed beautiful fashion, beauty, food and interiors magazines, for some of the leading titles in Ireland across print and digital and crafted and designed book covers and layouts that stand out from the crowd.
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Work Experience
Senior Designer at GRAHAM THEW DESIGN
September 30, 2024 - September 23, 2025Collaborated with owner, Graham Thew, on the conception and production of creative and clever book covers and interior layouts to print production for various publishing houses including Gill, Lilliput Press and Hachette.
Art Director at IRISH COUNTRY MAGAZINE
May 31, 2023 - September 23, 2025Design and delivery of the publication Irish Country Magazine across print, event and digital. Conceived, designed and produced large scale print and digital collateral for multiple events held by Irish Country Magazine, Irish Country Living and the Irish Farmers Journal.
Lecturer at DUBLIN DESIGN INSTITUTE
March 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025Introducing and developing skills and learnings for editorial design and typography from first through to third year groups.
Department Co-coordinator at DUBLIN DESIGN INSTITUTE
March 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025Assisted the Head of Department with administration, timetables, external examination and scheduling tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Graphic Design department. Contributed to writing engaging briefs and stratigising for the QQI Graphic Design programme.
Art Director at THE GLOSS MAGAZINE
April 30, 2015 - September 23, 2025Oversaw the design, layout and production 22 titles annually including their title publication The Gloss Magazine, across print, advertising, event and digital. Managed schedules and liaised with pre press companies, printers, luxury retailers and commissioning photographers and illustrators.
Graphic Designer at KILDARE VILLAGE
July 31, 2009 - September 23, 2025Worked in-house designing and producing all print collateral for the marketing, retail, tourism and operations teams. Additionally worked with the broader European design team developing campaigns, sourcing and commissioning photographers and illustrators.
Senior Designer at Graham Thew Design
September 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Collaborated with owner on the conception and production of creative book covers and interior layouts to print production for publishers including Gill, Lilliput Press and Hachette.
Art Director at Irish Country Magazine
May 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025Design and delivery of the publication across print, event and digital. Conceived, designed and produced large-scale print and digital collateral for events held by Irish Country Magazine, Irish Country Living and the Irish Farmers Journal.
Lecturer at Dublin Design Institute
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Introducing and developing skills and learnings for editorial design and typography from first through to third year groups.
Department Co-Coordinator at Dublin Design Institute
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Assisted the Head of Department with administration, timetables, external examination and scheduling tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Graphic Design department. Contributed to writing engaging briefs and strategising for the QQI Graphic Design programme.
Art Director at The Gloss Magazine
April 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025Oversaw the design, layout and production of 22 titles annually, including the title publication The Gloss Magazine, across print, advertising, event and digital. Managed schedules and liaised with pre-press companies, printers, luxury retailers and commissioning photographers and illustrators.
Graphic Designer at Kildare Village
July 1, 2009 - September 23, 2025In-house designer producing all print collateral for marketing, retail, tourism and operations. Collaborated with the broader European design team to develop campaigns and to source/commission photographers and illustrators.
Senior Designer at Graham Thew Design
September 30, 2024 - September 23, 2025Collaborated with owner on the conception and production of creative book covers and interior layouts to print production for various publishing houses including Gill, Lilliput Press and Hachette.
Art Director at Irish Country Magazine
May 31, 2023 - September 23, 2025Design and delivery of the publication across print, event and digital; conceived and produced large-scale print and digital collateral for events held by Irish Country Magazine, Irish Country Living and the Irish Farmers Journal.
Lecturer at Dublin Design Institute
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Introducing and developing skills and learnings for editorial design and typography from first through to third year groups.
Department Co-coordinator at Dublin Design Institute
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025Assisted the Head of Department with administration, timetables, external examination and scheduling tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Graphic Design department. Contributed to writing engaging briefs and stratigising for the QQI Graphic Design programme.
Art Director at The Gloss Magazine
April 30, 2015 - September 23, 2025Oversaw the design, layout and production 22 titles annually including their title publication The Gloss Magazine, across print, advertising, event and digital. Managed schedules and liaised with pre press companies, printers, luxury retailers and commissioning photographers and illustrators.
Graphic Designer at Kildare Village
July 1, 2009 - September 23, 2025In-house designer producing print collateral for the marketing, retail, tourism and operations teams; collaborated with the broader European design team on campaigns, sourcing and commissioning photographers and illustrators.
Education
Bachelor of Honours Degree in Visual Communication at National College of Art and Design (NCAD)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Post Graduate Honours Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media at DIT X IAPI
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Ordinary Honors Degree at DIGITAL DESIGN ACADEMY
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Exchange / Study Abroad at Jan Matjeko Academy of Fine Arts, Krakow, Poland
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Post Graduate Honours Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media at DIT X IAPI
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Ordinary Honors Degree at DIGITAL DESIGN ACADEMY
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Honours Degree in Visual Communication at NCAD
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Honours Degree in Visual Communication at National College of Art and Design (NCAD)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Ordinary Honours Degree in Digital Design at Digital Design Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Post Graduate Honours Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media at DIT X IAPI
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Study Abroad at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts, Krakow
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Qualifications
Post Graduate Honours Diploma in Advertising and Digital Media
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Ordinary Honours Degree in Digital Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Honours Degree in Visual Communication
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Study Abroad
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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