Christopher Kavanagh Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Working as part of the the sales and marketing team to determine visual communication requirements and objectives for each product and service- Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing team to conduct thorough needs assessments, gaining insights into the visual requirements for each product and service.- Actively participate in brainstorming sessions to understand the marketing objectives and contribute creative ideas that align with overall business goals.- Uphold brand consistency across all visual materials, ensuring that design elements align with brand guidelines and contribute to a cohesive and recognizable brand identity.- Work collaboratively with the marketing team to refine and evolve the visual aspects of the brand as needed.- Facilitate effective communication between the design team, sales, and marketing, ensuring a seamless integration of visual elements into broader marketing campaigns.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Creative lead and prepress for a print production company. I lead the creative vision and prepress operations, driving excellence in print production, optimizing print layouts to solving technical challenges and conceptualizing innovative designs.- Strategize and create print layouts optimized for efficiency on diverse materials and sizes.- Implement best practices in print production to ensure high-quality and visually appealing results.- Conduct precise colour proofing and adjustments, ensuring prints accurately match physical products.- Leverage deep understanding of colour theory and printing technologies to achieve optimal outcomes.- Conceptualize and develop ideas for product displays, events, and various printed materials.- Drive innovation by staying abreast of industry trends and pushing creative boundaries.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Design graphics / artwork layout for cosmetic retail industry. Clients Include Urban Decay, Tom Ford, Hourglass, Shu Umera, Armani & Dior.- Prepare production files for in-house and out-of-house print production (Screen print, Digital, Litho.) - Develop instruction sheets for display assemblies.- Running the entire art department for a brief period, producing all art files

Toronto, Canada Area

- Design and create the entire magazine from scratch- Work with editors and copywriters on interviews - Monthly meetings and review previous magazine on how to improve and brainstorm ideas - Working to a tight schedule to ensure copy goes out on time

Malahide, Dublin, Ireland

Preparing and carrying out all aspects of the printing trade this included posters, letterheads, flyers, business cards along with general printing.The in-house designer so all the design work for the shop from logos, flyers, alterations to artwork whatever the client required. Dealing with long term clients and maintaining a good working relationship and also working to gain new customers at all times. Working with other companies in the printing trade to ensure best quality work is achieved. Invoicing done at the end of the month from inputting the job on the system and updating it till it is complete, also doing all general office work from taking calls, emails, maintaining the shop and dealing with the general public.Using Daily Adobe Suite CC and other various print programs to complete jobs, also proficient in all finishing aspects of print production preparing, printing, cutting etc

B.A In Graphic Design, Graphic Design

B.Sc (Hons) Degree, Computing In Internet Technologies

Activities and Societies: The Pool/Snooker team, the swimming team and part of student president campaign(sucessful)