DONAL CANTWELL
Senior Visual Communications Designer
A highly creative and analytical Senior Visual Communications Designer with more than 10 years of experience working across various sectors, including FTSE and NYSE listed companies. Versatile and skilled in a broad range of disciplines, with a strong focus on delivering consistent, user-centric brand solutions.
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Committed to maintaining cohesive brand design through best practices, communication strategies, and training. Leads creative direction for both traditional and digital communications. Excellent communicator with strong verbal, written, and listening skills, known for building positive, productive working relationships.
EMPLOYMENT
2022-2024
Bunzl Ireland
Senior Graphic Designer
Visual marketing communications for regional leadership team within FTSE 100 organisation.
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2021-2022
AerCap
Brand & Communications Specialist
Brand advisory services for the world’s leading aviation finance and leasing organisation.
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2021
Taoglas
Graphic Designer
Creative digital asset design, management and delivery for fast-paced global marketing team.
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2012-2020
Tullow Oil
Senior Graphic Designer
Senior multifaceted role overseeing the management of creative resources for
the corporate communications team.
2011-2012
Digiweb
Graphic & Web Designer
Contract marketing role for leading Irish telecommunications company.
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2007-2010
The Brand Union
Freelance Graphic Designer
Recurring freelance role supporting expert brand team in developing visual identity projects for iconic Irish brands.
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2009-2010
Spectrum Print Logistics
Senior Graphic Designer
Contract production role preparing files for digital and print production.
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2002-2012
thedesignwell
Self-employed Graphic Designer
Self-employed graphic designer with clients in technology, publishing, and events sectors.
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1999-2002
Baltimore Technologies
Creative Services Designer
Created print and online materials for marketing team of a rapidly growing FTSE listed company.
SKILLS
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
WORD
POWERPOINT
AFTER EFFECTS
HTML & CSS
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