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UPDATED ON THE 10 AUGUST 2023

Stephen is a New Zealand Irishman with more than 20 years commercial experience in campaign, digital, and brand experience designing in-house and agency. He’s a multidisciplinary designer who can turn their hand and head to anything. His breadth of experience gives him a great understanding of people and perspectives and he bring proven knowledge, process and a different point of view to any project.

He has expertise in brand, digital, print and UI/UX. His work is driven by creative problem-solving and an innate curiosity. Over the years, he has had the privilege of designing for numerous businesses, agencies, organisations, and individuals delivering ideas and designs that have made a difference. From newspaper and magazine design, advertising, business launches, campaigns, packaging and web design through to the complete rebranding of venues and business, his goal is to always deliver measurable and significant results for my clients and have a little fun along the way.

Stephen’s journey is a little different than most. After going through art school and then on to studying classical animation he decided to teach himself graphic design as that is really what he really wanted to do. Fast forward a number of years he is still graphic designing and still always learning.

Working Life

January 2019 - July 2023

Multidisciplinary Designer

SMG Studio
For the past four years I have been running my own successful freelance design business working with local, national and international brands, government agencies, individuals and organisations across Ireland in the areas of graphic and visual design, digital design and branding and identity.

September 2022 - January 2023

UX Designer (Intern)

Tipple
I was lucky to spend a few months working with Tipple, an online D2C alcohol seller startup based in Ireland. Working with the CEO I was tasked with researching and developing a new B2B arm of their business. Using UX tools and processes it culminated in a proof of concept prototype of the B2B website.

January 2017 – December 2018

Creative Director

Magnify Agency
Working alongside a small and dedicated team of marketing professionals I provided the
creative input and direction for all projects including marketing, branding, UI/UX, print and digital media design. Our goal was to support and grow medium to large businesses with fresh ideas and inventive marketing strategies.

April 2014 – January 2017

Creative Director

Danjol Ltd
I was responsible for the creative direction of all visual output for seven major pub and restaurant venues. Working closely with the marketing department I developed all promotional concepts and campaigns and created visual and graphic design for all aspects of the businesses.

September 2005 – May 2013

Production Manager
& Senior Designer

I was responsible for the production management, planning and design of a weekly city newspaper along with designing and producing special features, client ads and marketing materials.

September 2005 – May 2013

Production Manager
& Graphic Designer

A great little job where I was put in charge of the production department that designed, set and typesetting of advertisements for a national motor-trade magazine. A fun place to cut my teeth in fast-paced design and production management.

Services

Skills

  • Print and Digital Design
  • UX/UI
  • Branding and Identities
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Newspaper and Magazines
  • Video Editing
  • Website design
  • Research
  • Creative thinking and problem solving
  • In-house and agency design
  • Strategy, Idea and Concept
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Copywriting
  • Creative campaign generation

Education

Level 7 Certificate in User Experience

Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland

Diploma in Social Media Marketing

Irish Times Training, Dublin

Graphic & Multimedia Production

Centre for Emerging Technologies, Dublin

Animation Production

Ballyfermot Senior College, Dublin

Visual Art & Design

Atlantic Technological University, Galway

Please feel free to get in touch for more information about any of my skills and experience or if you would like to know more about me.
Contact
Contact

hello@stephenmcguigan.co.nz
022 450 5408

Location

Auckland 1042
Aotearoa

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