INFO — Leah Downing

Leah Downing

I am an Irish Art Director and Designer who has worked in a range of design studios and agencies in both Dublin and Amsterdam.

Strong conceptual development, story telling and craft are fundamental to my approach and practice. My work and interests are influenced by my surroundings, in-depth research and materials.

If you have a project or opportunity that you would like to discuss, please get in touch via email or LinkedIn.

→ Experience

Designer & Art Director
Independent
Present

Visiting Tutor
National College of Art & Design
Present

Senior Designer & Art Director
GRRR (now Norday)
2023—2024

Senior Designer
o9 Solutions
2021—2023

Designer
Post Studio
2018—2020

Junior Designer Intern
New Graphic
2018

Junior Designer Intern
Unthink
2017—2018

Intern
National Gallery of Ireland
2016

→ Education

BA (Hons)
Viscom & Visual Culture
National College of Art & Design

→ Participation

Mentor
ICAD Upstarts 2024

2022 Selection
100 Archive

Curated Dining
No Leftovers

In with the New
100 Archive

G’wan Ireland
Hen’s Teeth

Portfolio Published
Fonts in Use

Panel Discussion
Design Kids

2020 Selection
100 Archive

Archived Book, ‘Humble’
National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL)

Poster
Slanted Magazine #34 Europe

Co-workshop Leader
Everyone Counts

Talks/Lectures
National College of Art & Design

Awarded Membership
International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD)