ADRIAN BIRNEY (Senior Graphic Designer)
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Winner of the An Post Smart Marketing Awards 2014: Gold Award for Smartest Marketing
Campaign in the Teleco Sector and Gold for Smartest Marketing Campaign in the Retail Sector.
Winner of the An Post Smart Marketing Awards 2015: Bronze Award for Smartest First Time
Use category.
I have over 10 years experience in
Graphic, production and illustration
design.I am an accomplished creative
thinker with an eye drop for detail. In
2005 I received a HND in Illustration and
Graphic design in Colaiste Dhulaigh.
From there I went on to be lead
designer for two monthly publications,
Slick magazine and Slick DJ.
I joined RR Donnelley in early 2013 and
have since worked with a number of
brands such as Nike, KBC, Waterford
Crystal, Kelloggs, Edward Dillon, Zurich
and O2 Ireland.
From concept to print, whether it’s
above or below the line, I have a great
understanding of design and how it
works which shows through the many
campaigns and projects I have
undertaken. Presently I am onsite as a
creative designer for O2/Three. I was
part of the team that delivered through
the line on the award winning Freedom
campaign in 2013, which is one of O2’s
most successful campaigns to date.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
& EXPERTISE
Adobe Creative Suite CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe InDesign CC
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Fruity Loops
Quark Express
Steinberg Nuendo
PowerPoint
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge
Traffic DTL Time Management
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 15.02.1983
113 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Mobile: (087) 6254608
Email: [email protected]
THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION
2011-2012
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design, Colaiste Dhulaigh
BTEC- Higher National Diploma
2004-2005
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design & Illustration, Colaiste Dhulaigh.
BTEC Level 2
2002-2003
Web Design, Fas Cabra
2000-2002
FETAC- NCVA Level 1, Graphic Design, Colaiste Dhulaigh
2000
Part Time Art and Design course, NCAD
SECOND LEVEL EDUCATION
1995-2000
St. Pauls College, Raheny
Leaving Cert (Hons)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MAY 2013 – PRESENT
Creative Designer, RR Donnelley / RRD Creative, Unit 6b, Westgate
Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin
Working with many leading brands, in a busy, deadline-orientated
environment. Responsibilities include being a key member of the creative
team in all aspects of the creative process. Dealing directly with clients,
receiving briefs, quoting, presenting creative concepts, bringing concepts
to final artwork and liaising with printers. Role also includes pitching for new
business, traffic management, art direction and photography management.
ADRIAN BIRNEY (Senior Graphic Designer)
INTERESTS & ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE
• Currently the frontman in a 5 piece electroband called Elektrobank
• Designer of personal music album The Infomatics ‘Kill or Create’
• Designer of Promotional Merchandise for Clothing Company ‘Counter
Propaganda’
• Web Design and Maintenance Yarn Festival
• Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year 2009
• Front Cover of Hotpress Magazine
PROJECTS:
• The Bigger Picture Project (Logo
Design) • Fringe Fest The Butcher
Babes (Design for print) • The Paddies
of Parnell St. (Design for print)
• Videoography - The beat takes over
(Music Video) Elusive (Music Video)
REFERENCES
RR Donnelley / RRD Creative
Claire McGrath
Creative Director
Tel: 085 146 6020
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.clairemcgrathdesign.com
RR Donnelley / RRD Creative
Paul Furlong
Account Manager
Tel: 086 410 7144
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rrdcreative.com
Vision Branding / Love Decor
Aaron O’Grady
CEO
Tel: 086 243 1500
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.visionsign.ie
Web: www.lovedecor.com
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AUGUST 2013 – PRESENT
Creative Designer O2/Three (RRDCreative) 28/29 Sir John Rogersons
Quay, Dublin, County Dublin, Dublin 2
Currently working as part of the on-site design team for the O2
account, located at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. Undertaking a vast
amount requirements for O2’s Marketing, Business and Retail teams.
Both Print and Digital. I was part of the team that delivered through the
line on the award winning Freedom campaign in 2013, which is one of
O2’s most successful campaings to date.
Work included design, layout and amends of advertising, internal
communications and retail material including magazines, brochures,
product catalogues, flyers, posters, online advertising, updating O2
website, presenting creative to clients, complete responsibility for
specific clients and projects.
OCTOBER 2012 – MAY 2013
Production / Graphic Designer, Vision Branding Solutions / Love Decor
Unit D6, Riverview Business Park, New Nangor Road, Dublin 12
Working in-house with a design team delivering design and production
solutions for high profile clients. Work included design, wall
manifestation, vinyl Graphics, full vehicle wraps, complete store take
overs, branding, logo design, print and production of design creatives.
Client list includes Paypal, Hyundai, Microsoft, Google, Facebook,
Heineken, Mastercard, Volkswagen, BMW.
APRIL 2005 - MAY 2009
Senior Graphic Designer, Slick Magazine / Slick Dj, 1 Crag Crescent
Industrial Estate Clondalkin
Slick Magazine was one of Ireland’s leading modified car and culture
magazines. • Senior Graphic Designer • Directing and managing the layout and design aspect of the magazine • Presenting finished magazine
to managing directors for final amendments • Regular consultations and
meetings with editorial staff • Maintaining a good business and customer
relationship with advertisers through design • Director of merchandising
eg. Business cards, letter heads, promotional stall design for car and
trade shows.