About
Education & Experience
After graduating from Dún Laoghaire College of Art & Design (IADT) in 1994, I began my career in advertising as a Junior Art Director at Campbell Grey.
Over the years, I’ve worked across a broad range of agencies, studios, and client environments, building extensive experience in branding, print, digital, finished artwork, studio operations, and production-focused design.
Throughout that time, the focus has remained consistent: strong creative thinking, attention to detail, technical accuracy, and pride in delivering work to a high professional standard.
I’m equally comfortable managing projects independently from concept through to final production, or collaborating as part of a wider creative team to achieve the same level of quality and consistency.
The industry continues to evolve, but the principles behind good work remain the same: clarity, craft, reliability, and care in the finished result.
<1990 St Marks, Tallaght
1990–1991 Balyfermot SC
Art, Design & Printmaking
1991–1994 DLCAD
Visual Communications
1994–1996 Campbell Grey Advertising
Junior Art Director
1996–1998 Bates Ireland
Finished Artist
1998–2000 Publicis Dublin (QMP)
Studio Manager
2000–2001 Bates Ireland
Finished Artist
2001–2011 McConnell’s Advertising
Finished Artist
2011– KICK Communications
Finished Artist
2012–2022 Hawkeye (Acorn / Epsilon)
– Studio Manager
– Creative Operations Director
2022–Present Custodian
Senior Designer
I’ve known Chris professionally for 30+ years. Either working alongside him, or working with colleagues who’ve worked with him during that time.
I am pleased to offer my wholehearted endorsement of Chris. Throughout his career, Chris has proven to be an invaluable asset. His contributions have been consistently exceptional, both in terms of his professional expertise and his creative talents. Equally impressive is the positive impact he has on a human level.
This sentiment is shared by everyone who has had the pleasure of working alongside Chris, whether they are Managing Directors, Executive Creative Directors, or even our hard-working cleaning staff. In Dublin’s close-knit creative community, where everyone knows each other well, I can confidently say that it is a genuine challenge to find any individual with negative feedback about Chris.
Without reservation, I recommend Chris for any position. His dedication, skills, and personality make him an outstanding choice for any endeavour.
Warm regards,
Rob Murray
Creative Partner, Core Creative
+(353) 87 973 9896