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Katie Gilligan

Katie Gilligan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance designer and illustrator with ten years experience in publishing.

  • Education

    • IADT

      2009 - 2013
      BA HONS Photography First Class Hons

      The motivation behind my final year dissertation was to explore further the then recent phenomenon of street style photography and discuss its effect within modern culture, by examining some of its key attributes and triumphs.Graduated with First Class Honours.

    • Colaiste Dhulaigh

      2004 - 2007
      Diploma Communications & Media Production Distinction

  • Experience

    • Irish Design Shop

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
      Contributing Writer

      I spent valuable time working with Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey at Irish Design Shop.In addition to helping out with the daily upkeep of their store, I was also the blog co-ordinator/writer.Other responsibilities included: -Maintaining social network pagesLiaising with the artists and designers who partook in events/workshops run by IDSCommunicating with media personnel Assembling press release contentDesigning posters and promotional artwork for workshops and eventsPhotographing products and eventsOrganizing and securing sponsorships Show less

    • Stellar Magazine

      Feb 2015 - Feb 2024

      Graphic Designer for print magazine and online material.

      • Art Director

        Oct 2019 - Feb 2024

      • Designer

        Feb 2015 - Oct 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Design 101

      Design Labs
      Jan 2017

    • Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing

      Digital Marketing Institute
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katie Gilligan
      Inspirational Arts Student Photographer of the Year 2013 Inspirational Arts Sep 2013 I was chosen to represent IADT as the Student Photographer of the Year
    • Awarded to Katie Gilligan
      IPPA Student Photographer of the Year 2013 Irish Professional Photographers Association May 2013 Runner Up for the Irish Professional Photographers Association Student Award.