Résumé

Since 2012, Rachel Corcoran has been self-employed as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, primarily providing illustrations for publishing, packaging, and food concepts. Rachel is open to accepting commissions within publishing, the food industry, fashion, editorial, and licensing for retail. She is a registered member of the professional illustrators associations ‘The Illustrators Guild of Ireland’ and ‘The Association of Illustrators (UK).’

• 2006-2007 ~ Research Assistant, University College Dublin
  Research assistant to Professor George Eogan for a volume entitled 'The Megalithic Art of the Passage Tombs at Knowth, County Meath' (Published by The Royal Irish Academy, 2022).

• 2008 ~ Archaeological Illustrator, University College Dublin
  Archaeological illustrator for the 'Irish Stone Axe Project,' supervised by Professor Gabriel Cooney.

• 2012-2013 ~ Graphic Designer / Illustrator, Stellar Magazine
  Editorial design and fashion illustrations for Kiss Magazine.

• 2012-Present ~ Graphic Designer, Skillnet Ireland
  Freelance graphic designer for Creative Europe Desk Ireland and Skillnet Ireland.

• 2015-2023 ~ Food Concept Illustrator, Kerry Group
  Freelance food concept illustrator, working with a variety of international brands.

• 2017-2018 ~ Illustration Lecturer, Griffith College Dublin
  Lecturer in Fashion Illustration and Branding Design for BA Fashion Design Years 2 & 3.

• 2019-Present ~ Illustrator / Graphic Designer, Vintage Tea Trips
  Freelance illustrator and designer creating brand images and promotional/retail designs.

• 2023 ~ Graphic Designer, Illustrators Ireland

  Exhibition designs for ‘In Memory of the Future,’ Tomi Ungerer & Illustrators Ireland show at DLR LexIcon.

Qualifications

2001-2004 ~ BA (2:1) Archaeology, History of Art ~ University College Dublin

2004-2005 ~ MA (2:1) The Archaeology of Art & Architecture ~ University College Dublin

2009-2011 ~ HND (1:1) Design & Visual Communications ~ Ballyfermot College of Further Education

ILLUSTRATED PUBLICATIONS

Sally & the Lost Photograph by Judi Curtin, O’Brien Press (2024)
Sally in the City of Dreams by Judi Curtin, O’Brien Press (2023)
The Secret of the Treasure Keepers by A.M. Howell, Usborne Books (2022)
Lily Takes a Chance by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2022)
The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street by Sarah Webb, O'Brien Press (2021)
Girls Play Too, Vol.2, by Jacqui Hurley, Merrion Press (2021)
Lily’s Dream, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2021)
Lily & The Lissadell Ghost, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2021)
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart, by Sheila Kanani, Puffin Books (2020)
Lily Steps Up ~ A Lissadell Story, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2020)
Girls Play Too, by Jacqui Hurley, Merrion Press (2020)
Lily at Lissadell, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2019)
The House on Hawthorn Road, by Megan Wynne, O'Brien Press (2019)
You've Got a Friend, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2018)
Stand by Me, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2017)
The Museum Activity Book, Usborne Publishing (2017)
Fast Forward, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2017)
Starring Meg, by Natasha Mac a'Bhaird, O'Brien Press (2017)
Time After Time, by Judi Curtin, O'Brien Press (2016)
Hannah in The Spotlight, by Natasha Mac a'Bhaird, O'Brien Press (2016)

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

In Memory of the Future, Tomi Ungerer & Illustrators Ireland, LexIcon, Dublin, 2023
Power in Numbers 7, Nucleus Portland, Oregon, 2022
Our Exquisite Portraits, The Lab Gallery, Dublin, 2020
Showcase Ireland, RDS, Dublin, 2019
Art Source, RDS, Dublin, 2018, 2019 & 2023
Incognito, The Solomon Gallery, Dublin, 2018
Colouring Between The Lines, Só Collective with OFFSET, Kildare Village, 2017
Without The Words, Luan Gallery, Athlone, 2016
St.Patrick's Eve Festival, Amsterdam, 2015
For The Love Of NY, Bottleneck Gallery, New York, 2014
Bill Murray - Chasing The White Whale, with OFFSET, The Library Project, Dublin, 2014
The Poop Deck Project, Coningsby Gallery, London, 2013
TOMS 'The Art of Giving’ Tour, Littlegreen Street Gallery, Dublin 2012
Mail Me Art, Red Gate Gallery, London, 2010
For The Love Of - Change, Mill Street Studios, Dublin, 2010