Ciara Panacchia

VP Creative Director at Mars United Commerce

Ciara Panacchia has a diverse range of work experience in the creative field. Ciara started their career as a Graphic Artist at Rosa+Wesley Publishing in 2005, where they gained experience in publishing, photo shoots, book design, and layout design. Ciara then worked as a Graphic Artist at MarketSense from 2006 to 2011. During this time, they collaborated across digital, print, and development, working on projects such as logo design, brand development, and video direction.

In 2011, Ciara joined Abelson-Taylor as a Senior Art Director, where they worked on various projects including broadcast work, strategic conceptual work, and digital design. Ciara also gained experience in tradeshow design and collaboration across different mediums.

Ciara then moved on to Igloo Films Ireland in 2012, where they worked as an Illustrator for the TV series BB agus Bella. In 2013, they joined FCB Chicago as an Associate Creative Director, and later became a Creative Director. Ciara'srole primarily involved retail marketing and managing a team, but they also continued to be involved in hands-on design, illustration, and photography.

In 2015, Ciara worked as the Lead Illustrator for Havananimal on RTEjr at Igloo Films. Ciara developed character and background illustrations and contributed to story development for the animated music videos. Ciara later joined The Mars Agency in 2018 as a Creative Director and was promoted to VP Creative Director in 2019.

Throughout their career, Ciara also pursued personal projects, such as their role as an Art Director, Author, and Illustrator for Elie's books. Ciara created a series of books focused on teaching children about Ireland and the Irish language, which were picked up by a publishing house.

Additionally, Ciara has also worked as an Art Director and Illustrator for ciaracreative.com, where they have illustrated for various purposes including home decor, surface design, editorial work, and children's books.

Overall, Ciara Panacchia's work experience highlights their expertise and passion for design, illustration, and creative direction across various industries and mediums.

From 1997 to 2000, Ciara Panacchia attended Waterford Institute of Technology. No degree or field of study information is provided.

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Timeline

  • VP Creative Director

    May, 2019 - present

  • Creative Director

    August, 2018