About
Me
Hi, I’m Joe O’Shea – a UK-born graphic designer now based in Germany.
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With a background in both agency and in-house roles, I’ve worked on everything from editorial layouts and motion graphics to infographics for international brands like LG, Huawei, and Speexx. I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals—especially in multilingual, cross-cultural settings.
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When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me sketching characters or experimenting with watercolor, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, or deep into a board game or D&D session. I’m also a big fan of Mario Kart nights with family and getting outdoors hiking in the Black Forest or thinking back on adventures in New Zealand.
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I’m always up for creative collaboration—let’s make something great together!
CV
Speexx
Digital design specialist (Jan 2023 - Current)
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Creation of infographics focused on language training and business development, as well as more niche topics such as Gen Z in the workplace.
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Led the creation and implementation of customer stories, working with clients such as Club Med, VW, Bosch, and Landbohüne.
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Developed eBooks and promotional materials related to business strategies and communication.
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Event and photo editing.
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Production of printed materials for large events such as Lean Tech.
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Plenham Ltd.
Graphic Designer (February 18- December 21)​
IBIS Worldwide
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Production and development of industry leading corporate events for in international markets on five continents in cooperation with global companies such as Volkswagen Group and Uber.
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Design development and delivery of motion graphics including opening video and presentation videos.
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Design development and delivery of advertising media for magazines and social platforms.
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Design development and delivery of application design for live events, including motion graphics and set design, as well as printed media, brochures and banners.
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Primary photographer and videographer during the events used in promotion for future events.
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Bodyshop-Magazine
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Design, layout and development of three (bi-)monthly magazines: The Assessor, bodyshop and bodyshop Middle East.
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Creation of layouts for B2B articles including infographics and professional interviews and profiles.
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Designing advertisements in collaboration with advertisers and for the magazines and the annual Body Shop awards.
Wright Obara
Junior Graphic Designer
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Responsible for illustrations for large corporations as part of a creative studio.
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Research and design for work for the acquisition of pitches.
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Collaboration on a variety of print designs, large pull-up banners, event stands, brochures and editorial work.
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Creation of digital design websites including animated
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Responsible for direct cooperation with customers and accompanying design work from start to finish.
Education(BA hons)
Graphic Design at the Portsmouth University, UK
(2013 – 2016)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours;
Grade: 2:1 ("very good“)
Animation, audio editing, editorial design, bookbinding, product design, screen printing and letterpress.
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud( Photoshop, Aftereffects, InDesign, Illustrator)
Microsoft Office suite
AppDesign
HTML
WordPress
Creative skills
Branding, Letter press,
Colour theory, Screen-printing,
Layout, Typography,
Adobe Certified Associate InDesign (2016)
Social skills
Leadership
Communication
Creative and practical problem solving
Planning and Time management
Collaborative working
Customer facing
+49 177 6994612