About Me.
Experienced designer with nearly ten years working in visual and technical communications, packaging, and design for healthcare and pharmacy products. Skilled at creating clear, accurate, and compliant materials, from products labels and instruction manuals to packaging and marketing assets. Confident working closely with cross-functional teams across quality and regulatory, new product development (NPD), and purchasing in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and more), 3D rendering (Blender), with working knowledge of technical illustration and a practical, detail-oriented approach to design.
Core Competencies
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Visual Communications for Medical Devices
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Instructional Media Design
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Adobe Creative Suite
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3D Rendering (Blender)
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Labelling Standards (EU MDR)
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Project and Time Management
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UX/UI Principles for Healthcare Interfaces
Experience
2018 to Present
Senior Graphic & Packaging Designer
Fleming Medical
Lead the visual and packaging design for a healthcare and medical consumables company.
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Develop user-centred labelling, and instructional materials for over 100 products in compliance with MDR standards.
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Create product marketing assets, point-of-sale (POS), and marketing content, ensuring brand consistency and compliance.
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Collaborate with quality, NPD, and purchasing departments to ensure designs align with brand, and regulatory requirements.
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Use Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, and Figma to develop 2D and 3D visuals for prototypes, product renders, and digital assets.
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Employ UX/UI design for the company website, leveraging user-centred design principles and universal design for learning.
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Stay up to date on regulatory and design trends, leading continuous improvements in graphic and asset management systems.
2017 to 2018
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant
GlassParts
Sole in-house designer for glazing company, responsible for producing a wide range of visual and marketing materials.
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Designed brochures and flyers to clearly communicate company technical product information to trade and retail customers.
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Captured and edited product images for use across print and digital platforms.
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Maintained and updated the company website to ensure accurate product representation and usability.
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Developed technical files and product specification sheets to support internal and customer-facing documentation.
2014 to 2017
Graphic Designer & Packaging Designer
Rigid Containers
Worked as part of a small design team to develop custom packaging solutions for a wide range of clients.
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Designed packaging designs in Adobe Illustrator and Artios CAD, ensuring compatibility with print and die-cutting processes.
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Developed dielines, print-ready artwork, and colour-separated files, considering ink limitations and material constraints.
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Produced mock-ups and physical prototypes to support internal review and client presentations.
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Collaborated with sales and production teams to delivering packaging that met functional and budget requirements.
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Selected appropriate printing methods, inks, and materials to ensure visual consistency and manufacturability.
Education
2024 to 2025
MA in Instructional and Learning Design
Technological University
of the Shannon
A practice-focused master’s program exploring analysis, design, development, and evaluation of engaging, accessible, and learner-centred instructional design materials. The course covers learning theory, digital pedagogy, visual and multimedia communication, and the use of emerging technologies to support meaningful learning across educational and industry contexts.
2010 to 2014
BSc in Multimedia, Programming and Design
Limerick Institute
of Technology
Undergraduate course that covered a comprehensive range of creative disciplines, including graphic and web design, typography, animation, programming languages such as Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as hands-on skills in photography, video editing, UX/UI design, and illustration, among other subjects.
Certification
2025
Labelling Requirements for Medical Devices
Life Science Academy
Completed comprehensive online training focused on the regulatory requirements for medical device labelling under EU MDR 2017/745. Gained in-depth knowledge of the impact of evolving standards and guidelines, including ISO 15223 (new symbols), ISO 20417:2021, and eIFU regulations. Explored strategies for regulatory labelling readiness and compliance through case study analysis and practical application.
Technical Skills
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Graphic Design
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Packaging Design
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Video Editing
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Brand Development
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Motion Graphic
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Microsoft 365
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3D Design
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Print Design
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Photography
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Blender
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Figma
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Miro
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SharePoint
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Trello
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HTML/CSS
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Articulate 360
Soft Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced environments
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Cross-cultural communication and team collaboration
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Ability to plan and prioritise projects with
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Solution-oriented mindset with a passion
for innovation and quality