ROBERT O'HARA
London
Summary
Accomplished visual designer with extensive expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, specialising in logo creation, visual design, and production layouts. Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a strong foundation in branding strategies and digital design. Adept at creating compelling website graphics and print materials, with a keen understanding of advertising principles and photography composition. Known for being calm under pressure and possessing excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to leveraging creative talents to enhance brand identity and drive successful marketing campaigns.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CD @ Joan of Archway
Self Employed
London
2023.07 - Current
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Self Employed/Freelance
London
2012.02 - 2023.05
- Developed corporate branding, creating cohesive visual identities through logos and letterheads.
- Designed brochures, banners, and signs that enhanced visual communication and brand representation.
- Collaborated with external designers and printers to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality standards for all materials.
Creative
Tomorrow London
London
2005.04 - 2011.06
Advertising Creative
Various Agencies
London
2000.01 - 2004.03
- Worked at several agencies on placement programmes including, Saatchi & Saatchi. DDB. Noah. Arkwright Advertising. Heresy. Tribal DDB
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Teacher Training
City & Islington College
London 2011.01 - 2011.09
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Graphic Design
Central St. Martins
London 1996.10 - 1999.06
Skills
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Logo creation
- Visual design
- Production layouts
- Adobe InDesign
- Sketching
- Branding strategies
- Digital design
- Illustration
- Website graphics
- Advertising understanding
- Photography composition
- Out of Home advertising design
- Print graphics
- Image manipulation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Logo design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
Timeline
CD @ Joan of Archway
Self Employed
2023.07 - Current
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Self Employed/Freelance
2012.02 - 2023.05
NVQ Level 4 - Teacher Training
City & Islington College
2011.01 - 2011.09
Creative
Tomorrow London
2005.04 - 2011.06
Advertising Creative
Various Agencies
2000.01 - 2004.03
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Graphic Design
Central St. Martins
1996.10 - 1999.06