Experience

Senior UX/UI Designer

• Lead UX/UI design across new software projects in the space and insurance sectors, from initial concepts through to product delivery.
• Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency, usability and scalability across products.
• Collaborate with the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA and independent space technology companies on specialist software and technology initiatives.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate user experiences and continually improve products.
• Played an instrumental role in launching Skytek Satellite Club, an online platform bringing Earth Observation data and satellite technology to the insurance industry.
• Lead the creative development of reports and digital publications for major insurance companies.
• Design, maintain and develop corporate websites and digital experiences.
• Create and deliver digital marketing campaigns and social media content.

Oyster Capital Partners

Graphic Designer

• Supported companies within the Oyster Capital portfolio across product development, branding and marketing.
• Worked with a diverse range of start-ups and established businesses, including:
  • Cloudwords – SaaS automated translation platform.
  • FieldAware – SaaS field service management platform.
  • Novaerus – Air purification technology.
  • Wicklow Wolf – Craft brewery.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, developers and management teams to develop new products and improve existing ones, translating early wireframes into polished, production-ready interfaces.
• Established and maintained visual standards across digital products and brand communications.
• Led rebranding projects and developed brand identities and style guides where none previously existed.
• Designed landing pages and email campaigns across various digital marketing platforms.
• Supported marketing teams with creative assets for trade shows, exhibitions and industry events.
• Worked with executive management and sales teams to develop high-impact presentations supporting major business proposals, fundraising and investment opportunities.

Skillsoft

Lead Creative Designer (R&D)

• Led UI design in collaboration with development teams, overseeing the design process from initial wireframes and concepts through to finished products.
• Maintained high visual and design standards across internal projects and external partnerships.
• Partnered with corporate marketing to develop print materials, presentations and creative assets for user conferences and trade shows across the US and EMEA.
• Provided design direction and support to executive management and sales teams, particularly for high-value client presentations and major business opportunities.

SmartForce

Senior Graphic Designer

• Played a key role in the launch of the company’s first online e-learning portal (LMS), contributing to UI design, brand development and sales and marketing materials.
• Worked closely with developers and external design and advertising agencies to deliver new digital products and creative projects.
• Played a central role in developing and maintaining the company’s brand identity across multiple channels.
• Managed design and multimedia teams across Ireland and San Francisco.
• Established visual design standards and helped develop the skills of new team members through training and guidance.

CBT Systems

Graphic Designer → Art Director

• Delivered major design projects, developing graphic libraries and visual assets for products from Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and SAP.
• Provided on-site training and mentoring to a team of 30 designers in the South African office.
• Progressed to Art Director, taking responsibility for establishing visual design standards, improving creative workflows and streamlining the overall design process.

Freelance Design

Graphic Designer

Worked across a broad range of creative projects for international companies, start-ups and design agencies, delivering work spanning graphic design, branding, digital media and marketing communications.

Selected clients and collaborators include: