Sarah Treanor
Graphic Designer
Ennis, IrelandI’m an Irish Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Yonkers, NY. I have over 6 years professional experience ranging from working as an in-house designer, as part of design teams in busy studios and running my own freelance business. Most of my experience is in branding and print design, with some experience in packaging and web design. I’m always eager to learn and expand my skills. I love to challenge myself and think outside the box, I’m constantly keeping an eye on new design trends, I’m particularity passionate about branding, typography, illustration and packaging. I aspire to fuel my love for design and creativity every day!
Work Experience
Self-Employed
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Running my own freelance business I gained a loyal client base in Ireland and the U.S, ranging from start-ups to large established businesses. Specializing in brand strategy, developing brand guidelines, digital and print marketing, editorial design, web design and packaging. Some major clients include Cambridge University, Saint-Gobain, Brady Ham, True Story and Marena Studios.
January 2016
- Present
Yonkers, New York, United States
New Frontiers
Branding Design Course Leader
New Frontiers run intensive course programs aimed at start-up businesses. I was appointed this role after I submitted a tender with my teaching plan. I developed the course program and ran a class covering the essentials of branding to a room of 20 business owners.
December 2017
- December 2017
Donegal, Ireland
Limerick School Of Art & Design
Part-Time Lecturer
As my business, Bells and All, grew a name for itself the Limerick School of Art and Design approached me to take on a temporary teaching position. My roles included creating course plans, leading class critiques, teaching design technology and design theory.
March 2017
- November 2017
Ireland
Marena Studios
Graphic Designer
I was employed as one of four designers at Marena Studios. My roles included design for print and web, making pitches to clients, conducting meetings and project management. With the strong work relationship I have maintained with Marena Studios and their clients I continue to take on occasional overflow jobs for them on a freelance bases.
July 2013
- December 2015
New York, United States
The Burren Identity Ltd.
In-House Graphic Designer
As my first full time role out of college, I was plunged into the deep end leading projects on branding, packaging and signage. I also gained valuable experience pitching concepts to clients.
October 2012
- April 2013
Ireland
Education
Limerick School Of Art & Design
BA in Visual Communications
September 2008
- July 2012
Limerick, Ireland
Awards
Institute Of Designers Ireland (IDI)
Shortlisted for Best Irish Packaging Design Packaging Design by True Story (Illustration by Sarah Treanor)
2017
Publications & Media
January 2013
Publication of ISTD book design in book, ‘Top Graphic Design Series Volume 2’ by Hightone Design Book Cor. Ltd
March 2012
Publication of packaging design in ‘Package Structure’,
published by Sendpoints ltd, Hong Kong
Publication of ISTD book design in book, ‘Top Graphic Design Series Volume 2’ by Hightone Design Book Cor. Ltd
March 2012
Publication of packaging design in ‘Package Structure’,
published by Sendpoints ltd, Hong Kong