Hi, I am Paola Almeida, a Creative Manager and Award-winning Creative Entrepreneur based in Ireland.

With over 10 years of experience leading creative teams in Ireland and Mexico, a strong background in graphic design and business, I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, creative flair, and leadership skills to every project.

As a creative leader and entrepreneur, I have successfully led teams and delivered innovative design solutions for a diverse range of clients and industries. In my role as a creative manager at EY Ireland, I transformed briefs into innovative solutions and gave creative direction to a dynamic team of 25 creatives in services that include graphic design, motion graphics, photography, video and a broadcast studio.

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Professional Experience

Creative Manager (Assistant Director), EY Ireland
Dublin, July 2023- May 2024

Graphic Design and Document Production Lead, EY Ireland
Dublin, June 2022- July 2023

Creative Director & Founder, Gorgeous Design Co.
Co. Galway 2019 - 2022

Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
Mexico, Ireland and USA clients, 2010-2019

Editorial Designer, El Diario de Chihuahua
Chihuahua, Mexico, 2015-2016

Editor in Chief (2yrs)/ Editorial Designer (1yr), La Cronica Newspaper  
Chihuahua, Mexico,  2012 - 2015

Education and Training

Design Thinking Bronze Badge
EY Education
2024

Creative And Cultural Entrepreneurship
Level 9 Postgraduate, Trinity College Dublin 2023

Industrial Design Bachelor Degree (3 years)
Tecnológico de Monterrey, , Mexico,
2009-2012

Design Management
from Studio Algoritmo based in Italy
2012