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Justin Walsh

Charleville

Summary

Talented and results-oriented Creative Director. Adept at overseeing writers, designers, and artists to accomplish challenging objectives, as well as contributing own design talents. Excellent communicator and problem solver.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Unplanned Career Break

Caregiving
Charleville
09.2008 - 08.2024
  • Helped look after my sister's kids following her death from cancer in 2008.

Creative Graphic Designer

Freelance Work for inewtrition
Limerick
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Designed logos and elements for complete company rebranding, establishing a strong new identity in under 2 months.
  • Developed a 60-page style guide for internal use, standardizing design elements across all aspects of identity and marketing.
  • Redesigned company website, including a full rewrite and edit of over 20,000 words to improve comprehension, impact, and user experience.
  • Developed print materials, including brochures and marketing materials for international events like Vitafoods and Growth Asia.
  • Created impactful presentations for business proposals, leading to successful pitches and new partnerships.

Art Director

Freelance Work for Asmodee
Remote
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Produced several dozen art descriptions for art and miniatures for Monolith Board Games' upcoming Champions of Rokugan board game, based on the Legend of the Five Rings IP.
  • Updated old IP to produce the definitive version of each character.
  • Work praised by clients as among the very best they've ever seen.

Brand Manager/Art Director

Alderac Entertainment Group
Remote
01.2007 - 04.2008
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects for the Legend of the Five Rings IP, with a focus on quality, customer engagement, and deadline management.
  • Presented regular updates to senior leadership, demonstrating progress towards key objectives.
  • Managed art budget, hired and developed new creative talents, mentored up-and-coming illustrators.

Creative Design Director

TriKing
Remote
01.2004 - 08.2006
  • Developed, managed, and executed the production of 6 card game expansions and all related marketing and media assets for the ANACHRONISM game.
  • Wrote art briefs, hired, and managed full teams of freelance illustrators, ensuring timely completion of projects while achieving high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw preparation and implementation of prepress files, editing, colour correction, quality control, and post-production processes.

Education

Master of Arts - Semiotics

Limerick School of Art And Design
Limerick, Ireland
08-2024

Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design

Limerick School of Art And Design
Limerick, Ireland
06-1997

Skills

  • Creative Vision
  • Critical, Analytical, and Strategic Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Concept Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Print Design

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Art Director

Freelance Work for Asmodee
09.2023 - 12.2023

Creative Graphic Designer

Freelance Work for inewtrition
12.2022 - 01.2024

Unplanned Career Break

Caregiving
09.2008 - 08.2024

Brand Manager/Art Director

Alderac Entertainment Group
01.2007 - 04.2008

Creative Design Director

TriKing
01.2004 - 08.2006

Master of Arts - Semiotics

Limerick School of Art And Design

Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design

Limerick School of Art And Design

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