HELLO

I’m Hannah - Coffee Enthusiast, Dog Fanatic, Creative. 

 

Currently based in Calgary right by the Rocky Mountains - from Northern Ireland on an International Experience Canada Visa. I have several years industry experience in Art Director & Graphic Designer roles having worked in both agency and in house settings, and now taking the leap as an independent freelancer. 

 

I studied Graphic Design & Illustration at Ulster University, Belfast where I spent a year studying abroad at Hochschule Augsburg, Germany with the Erasmus study scheme. This broadened my mindset, in so many ways including, my knowledge of design, culture, travel. I would be lying if I said it didn't plant a seed of discovery in me. I returned to Belfast for my final year specialising in typography and editorial design. 

After graduating, I started my first role as a Junior Designer in a busy, small agency in Belfast. I spent over 2 years at MXB and learned lessons in the importance of team work, priorities, pace, confidence and the type of work that I want to focus on. After a year I was promoted from a junior position to a Graphic Designer role where I spent most of my time working for clients such as P&G, Pantene, Pampers, Oral B, Tesco, Musgrave, Moy Park, Tayto & Learnosity. 

 

In October 2020 I started a new role with a German e-commerce interior company called Westwing. I worked in a team of designers within the Content-Creation team based at the company HQ in Munich. I worked alongside stylists, videographers and photographers to create exclusive

on-brand content for Westwing & various partner brands across several digital and social platforms. I collaborated on work for brands including; Westwing Collection, SMEG, KitchenAid, Xiaomi, Spotify & Nespresso.

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I started my journey into the North American industry in December of 2021, beginning the experience remotely working for Indelible, a startup agency working in contentious and disruptive categories. This opened my eyes to a new way of working and how it differs from the European market. I have been exposed to the full range of services provided in agency and every corner of the business. My role as Art Director holds me directly responsible for creative produced across the account portfolio - which includes; Spiked Boozy Sorbet, Kiaro Cannabis & Green Goo.

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My journey in North America continues, but now as a solo traveller. Dividing my time across multiple accounts, some independent freelance clients and others I am contracted to work for, through a network of Canadian based creative agencies. Read more about what I am working on at the moment in the Experience tab. 

 

I am always open to discussing new work and opportunities :) reach out if you think connecting with me is something that would align with your brand.