About Me

Hi there, Ciara here!

Before coming to Toronto to pursue my dream of becoming a designer, I studied Communications in Creative Multimedia at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Ireland) and earned a Bachelor of Arts. world. I love seeing a project develop from concept to execution, especially when I can add my own colour and sparkle to it.

Before coming to Toronto to pursue my dream of becoming a graphic designer, I studied Communications in Creative Multimedia at Dundalk Institute of Technology (in Ireland) and earned a Bachelor of Arts.

When I’m not surrounding myself with all things design, I spend my time being the best cat mom to my girls, Luna and Callie.

Thanks for stopping by!

A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.
A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.

experience

experience

Ciara Donnelly Designs

Senior Designer

Lead creative direction for digital, print, environmental, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring consistent brand strategy while keeping the visual narrative engaging and fresh. Lead design for high-stakes presentation decks under tight turnarounds in a creative, fast-paced environment. Spearheaded the rebuilding of the firm style guide, creating a cohesive brand-aware design system while following AODA design standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive video content strategy and create integrated campaigns and digital engagement through dynamic storytelling.

2018 - now

Ciara Donnelly Designs

Senior Designer

2018 - now

Hicks Morley

Graphic Designer & Digital Marketing Specialist

Lead creative direction for digital, print, environmental, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring consistent brand strategy while keeping the visual narrative engaging and fresh. Lead design for high-stakes presentation decks under tight turnarounds in a creative, fast-paced environment. Spearheaded the rebuilding of the firm style guide, creating a cohesive brand-aware design system while following AODA design standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive video content strategy and create integrated campaigns and digital engagement through dynamic storytelling.

2020 - Now

Hicks Morley

Graphic Designer

Lead creative direction for digital, print, environmental, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring consistent brand strategy while keeping the visual narrative engaging and fresh. Lead design for high-stakes presentation decks under tight turnarounds in a creative, fast-paced environment. Spearheaded the rebuilding of the firm style guide, creating a cohesive brand-aware design system while following AODA design standards. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive video content strategy and create integrated campaigns and digital engagement through dynamic storytelling.

2020 - Now

Hicks Morley

Graphic Designer

2020 - Now

awards

awards

Online Design Awards (ODA)

Hush

Winner: Packaging Design, Brand Identity

Q3, 2025

Online Design Awards (ODA)

Hush

Q3, 2025

Online Design Awards (ODA)

Tekira

Nominee: Packaging Design, Brand Identity

Q4, 2025

Online Design Awards (ODA)

Tekira

Q4, 2025

features

features

World Brand Design Society

Hush

Featured Concept

2026

World Brand Design Society

Hush

2026

The Dieline

Hush

Featured Concept

2025

The Dieline

Hush

2025

Packaging of the World

Hush

Featured Concept,

2025

Packaging of the World

Hush

2025

Packaging of the World

Tekira

Featured Concept

2025

Packaging of the World

Tekira

2025