Paul Gibson

Graphic Design & Art Direction Dublin, Ireland- -flintcreative.myportfolio.com Professional summary I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a wide range of clients, creating bespoke, award-winning designs across a broad range of projects and media from concept to delivery. My focus is on developing, leading and executing creative strategies and aligning them with strategic goals with a high level of creativity and driven by results. To view my portfolio that showcasing multi-channel brand design, please click here. Skills I am a multidisciplinary creative with exceptional conceptualising, design, and leadership skills. I have a strong understanding of creative briefs, consistently producing innovative concepts, brand development and executing a wide range of creative initiatives. I design logos, brochures, business cards, packaging, and other marketing materials. I create compelling visual content for digital platforms, including websites and website graphics, social media posts, and email campaigns. I develop concepts and create engaging presentations and pitch decks for both internal and external clients that combine creative vision while following best practices brandconsistent creative assets across multiple touch points. I also communicate well with other designers and collaborators. I excel in design tools InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects and have illustration skills to convey initial thoughts. I have excellent time management, communication skills and attention to detail and work both independently and corroboratively. Employment Flint Creative Senior Art Director/Graphic Designer/Creative lead – November 2023 to present My wealth of experience allows me to produce top class campaigns for a wide range of clients and disciplines. My other skills include; meeting tight deadlines, design and artwork for all print items, packaging, website design, motion graphics, and presentations. Clients: Trinity Development & Alumni, The Porterhouse Brewery, Key Capital, One in Four, The CX Academy, The Outdoor Media Association, Studex Jewellery, The CX Company. The CX Company Senior Art Director/Graphic Designer/Creative lead – August 2000 - October 2023 (formally Dialogue) (Dublin) As well being a team player with the ability to come up with award winning work, my strengths also included contributing to new business pitches and creative proposals, strategic planning, project leadership capabilities with strong presentation skills. Amongst other media, I produced Direct Marketing concepts that were creatively and expertly executed. Clients: Trinity Development & Alumni, Peperami, An Post, Bank of Ireland, Danone, Diageo, Vhi healthcare, Aer Lingus, Sight Savers International, Trócaire, World Vision, Dulux Paints, Lexus. 141 Communications Senior Art Director – October 1997 - June 2000 (London) My responsibilities included conceptualising the ‘big idea’ and making the idea work across press advertisements, trade advertisements, direct marketing and promotional work, . Clients: Halifax Building Society, British American Tobacco – Lucky Strike, Coca-Cola,Wendy’s Restaurants, Cussons, British American Racing F1, Forte James Tissues, European Duty Free, 3M Scotchguard. Communicator Art Director – September 1996 - October 1997 (London) Clients: Mars Lever Brothers, Birds Eye, Elida Fabergé, United Distillers, Holsten Pills, Britvic. Qualifications and Education Lincoln College of Art & Design B/TEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration Newcastle College of Art & Design B/TEC National Diploma in Graphic Design, Newcastle upon Tyne