Sam Flaherty

Designer in London, United Kingdom

Member since January 30, 2016

Sam is a graphic designer, art director, and creative thinker with over a decade of experience working globally with like-minded clients—such as Google, Citibank, and others—to ensure that they’re communicating with their audiences in the clearest, most effective way possible. He joined Toptal because he's interested in freelancing and wanted to work with the best talent and clientele.

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Portfolio

Digital Design

We The People
- Digital
- Web
- Website CMS
- WordPress
- Photoshop 2018
- Websites
- Visual Design
- Web UX
- Web UI
- Fashion
- Blogger
Stone and Strand
- Websites
- Web
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Business Card Design
- Visual Identity
- Posters
- Poster Design
- Art Direction
- Jewelery
- Online Shopping
- Online Store Design
- eCommerce
- eCommerce UI
- eCommerce Design
- eCommerce Web Design
- Shopify
- Shopify Design
- Logotype
- Custom Logos
Minaal
- Websites
- Web Design
- Adobe
- Adobe Photoshop
- Wireframing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Visual Identity
- Art Direction
- Travel & Leisure
- eCommerce
- eCommerce UX
- eCommerce UI
- eCommerce Design
- Shopify
- Custom Logos
- Startups
- Small Business Design
- Kickstarter
- UX Design
Form Yoga
- Branding
- Identity
- Visual Identity
- Art Direction
- Website CMS
- Websites
- Web Design
- CSS
- HTML
- CODE
- Posters
- Poster Design
- Yoga
- Coding
- HTML5
- WordPress
- WordPress Design
- Minimalism
- Typography
Highfield Investments
- Websites
- Web Design
- Adobe
- Photoshop 2018
- Real Estate
- Investments
- Commercial Property
- Land Development
- Consulting
- Grid Systems
- UI Grid
Logos
- Logo Design
- Logotype
- Custom Logos
- Branding
- Visual Identity

Employment

Freelance Senior Designer
2013 - PRESENT
Freelance Work
- Worked on a conceptual project for Google (while at MultiAdaptor in London)—making use of new and interesting interactive technologies and presenting our concepts at the Google Headquarters.
- Created (while at Wordsearch in London) a logo and visual identity for the Scalpel: a new skyscraper set to change the face of London's skyline.
- Designed and oversaw (while in Paris) the development of We The People: a fashion, lifestyle and travel online destination. The website was featured on SiteInspire.com.
- Conceptualized (while at Grey in London) an advertising campaign for Hugo Boss and created concepts for a range of new special edition packaging.
- Created a variety of work that has been published in a number of books and digital platforms.
- Gave interviews for the likes of The Brand Identity and Victionary, as well as having features on Behance and The Dots.
Technologies: Adobe Suite
Senior Graphic Designer
2011 - 2013
Spring in Alaska
- Led the art direction and designed numerous print and digital projects for a range of brands such as Penguin Publishing, Woolworths, Red Bull, and more.
- Communicated with clients, attended briefing meetings, and presented work.
- Created a full studio rebrand during my time at the agency.
- Worked on-location art directing photo and video shoots.
- Mentored interns and junior designers—acting as a senior designer/art director.
Technologies: Adobe Suite
Graphic Designer
2010 - 2011
Canvas Group
- Worked on creative projects for Citibank—producing campaigns and print collateral.
- Communicated directly with clients—managing the projects that I was responsible for.
- Presented work and gave pitches directly to clients.
Technologies: Adobe Suite
Junior Designer
2009 - 2010
Samdog
- Created a campaign for New Zealand Library Week, including overseeing the onsite photographic art direction at Wellington Library. The campaign was featured heavily throughout New Zealand libraries.
- Designed a campaign for New Zealand Conservation Week, including creating the concept, pitch, illustrations, and all printed and online collateral.
- Designed and developed websites for clients using Samdog's proprietary content management system.
Technologies: Adobe Suite
Art Director
2008 - 2010
Fluro Magazine
- Determined the design direction and was responsible for the layout articles.
- Collaborated with the writers to create interesting, readable articles.
- Managed the print production and proofed the magazine before it went to press.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing
2006 - 2007
University of Victoria - Wellington, New Zealand
Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
2003 - 2006
University of Otago - Dunedin, New Zealand

Experience

Print9 years
Communication9 years
Visual Identity9 years
Adobe CC9 years
Digital Design9 years
Art Direction9 years
Branding9 years
Web Design9 years

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Adobe CC

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