Irene Martin

Lead designer building brand systems and recruitment campaigns that move people to act.

Currently

Lead Graphic Designer at Encoura

Freelance

Black Luna Creative: identities and websites for small businesses

Recognition

Best in Show + Gold, 2024 & 2025 Educational Advertising Awards

Selected work

2014 to today

What I do

I turn brand strategy into work people act on, and I do it hands-on, from first concept through finished assets.

  • Recruitment campaignsLanding pages, web, email, digital ads, social, print, and events for high-priority campaigns.
  • Brand systemsIdentities, guidelines, and brand oversight. Adapting one brand for many audiences while keeping every piece consistent.
  • MeasurementGoogle Analytics to track traffic, behavior, and conversions, then design changes that help visitors take the next step.

About

Irene Martin sketching ideas in a notebook beside her laptop

I’m Irene, a designer with a BFA from Bowling Green State University and 15 years of professional practice.

I’ve led creative teams, managed large-scale campaigns, and kept brands consistent across print, social, digital, and events. At the University of Findlay I grew from graphic designer to assistant art director, managing the creative team and the university’s visual brand. Today I design recruitment marketing for high-priority clients at Encoura.

  • Encoura (formerly RNL)Lead Graphic Designer ·
  • Black Luna CreativeDesigner & owner ·
  • University of FindlayGraphic Designer → Senior Graphic Designer → Assistant Art Director ·
  • Educational Advertising AwardsBest in Show + Gold, digital lead-generation campaign ·
  • CASEAward for Excellence in Educational Fundraising ·
  • CASE Circle of ExcellenceBronze, University Branding ·

Let’s talk.

Open to full-time remote roles leading employer brand and recruitment creative.