Mari Therese McCallion

Experience

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  Interactive Service Limited

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Graphic / Interactive Designer

  This work placement role was arranged through my university. My main responsibilities were to storyboard e-learning sequences in conjunction with a Subject Matter Expert, animate sequences using Flash and export for online use.

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  Warpten Design

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Graphic Designer

  I joined Warp Ten Design as a graduate. I worked on large corporate and not-for-profit clients and took design briefs from concept to finish for Corporate ID, Direct Mail, Advertising, Magazines, Retail Marketing, Annual Reports, Corporate Brochures, Hospitality, Web Design and B2B Tenders. Additional responsibilities: Project management, media buying, quotations, client liaison and onboarding new staff.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  Experience in brand identity, infographics, brochures and exhibition stands.

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  LetsPose Photography

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Photographer

  Freelance photographer for studio and lifestyle portraits, commercial, food and drink photography and school photography. My photographs were published in several niche magazines both nationally and locally.

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  The Memory Factory

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Designer & Back-Up Photographer

  My duties included processing and developing wedding and studio portraits using Aperture and Photoshop, designing layouts for magazine styled albums and compiling traditional albums. I prooved to be a valuable second shooter at weddings when required.Additional responsibilities: Scheduling appointments, customer feedback, customer care and managing cash transactions.

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  Art Link

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Photography and Art Facilitator

  Art Link is a community based Arts Organisation in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. I facilitated classes in photography, web design and art. I was responsible for both the class preparation and teaching, which were aimed at youth groups and young children.

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  RSVP Magazine

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Graphic Designer

  As a graphic designer for RSVP Magazine I gained experience in all aspects of the magazine from page layout, advertising and print production. I worked as part of a multi-facetted team responsible for this monthly publication.

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  No. 1 Media Group

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2012

  Graphic Designer

  Independently designed and print managed three regional magazines - social, business and wedding. Concurrently designed for other sections of the media group; The Little Island Business Association and The Ireland Consular Corp and The Cork Polish Consulate.Additional responsibilities:- Content development for social and wedding publications in conjunction with the Editor and Sub-Editor- Project management of all publications- Communication updates with each department across as aspects of the publications (sales, editorial, accounts, publisher) Show less

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  EY

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2021

  Creative Manager working in a multi-disciplined in-house Creative team which comprises of graphic design, motion graphics, video, photography and document production. A design thinker with a user centered approach to problems and solutions.- Diploma in UX Design- Re-brand of our in-house creative team using Design Thinking methods- Lead the creative team on key, strategic initiatives and campaigns- EY brand consulting- Delivering and facilitating Creative Discovery sessions- Line management Show less Achievements:- Created a new format for taking client briefs to great success- Participant on Acceler@EY, a programme for accelerated personal development- Post Grad Certificate in Design Thinking (B+)- Creative Direction and design of the 2019 Graduate Recruitment Campaign- Accepted the winners trophy for Marketing Campaign of the Year at GradIreland AwardsAdditional responsibilities:- Leading collaborative creative briefs- Delegating work to other designers- Project management- Career coaching- Budget planning with function lead- Team skills development- Multi-level interviewing- Organising team culture initiatives Show less Achievements:- Implemented an internal portrait service- Brought EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) design work in-house which had major costsavings- Lead the creative direction of EOY and worked with other designers and multi-disciplinedvendors to support their demanding schedule and varied events- Received an EY Star Award for this and the innovation I brought to the projectAdditional responsibilities:- Project management- Career coaching- Work flow management- On boarding new designers- Assisting/advising the team manager where required Show less

  • Creative Manager

    Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Dec 2012 - Aug 2017
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  Marbarstarbar

  Nov 2021 - now

  Founder & Designer

  I design hand-crafted brands, create bespoke graphics and illustrations for lifestyle businesses. I passionately believe that great design adds tactile, emotional and monetary value to your business. I also support other creative businesses either as a contract designer, or on a freelance basis.

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  The Pudding

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2024

  Graphic Designer

  Providing freelance design and branding services across a range of clients and campaigns on behalf of The Pudding.