Barden, Ireland’s leading Talent Advisory and Recruitment Firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Luke Austin as Creative Lead.

Luke, originally from the UK, has worked in the design industry in Ireland for nearly 15 years. He has worked with national brands such as SuperValu, Musgrave, Kilkenny Design, Barry’s Tea, and UCC alongside developing brand identities for many SMEs in Cork and Dublin.

“I am incredibly excited to join Barden as their new Creative Lead. It is rare to find a company that really lives their values and I am looking forward to working alongside the team in communicating those values further. This opportunity represents a thrilling new chapter where I can leverage my passion for creative solutions to drive the company’s vision forward. I am eager to collaborate with such a dynamic and talented team, bringing fresh ideas and strategies to the table to elevate our brand and connect with our communities in impactful ways”– Luke Austin | Creative Lead | Barden Ireland

“It’s hugely exciting to have someone with Luke’s creativity and experience join our team here in Barden.  We have always prided ourselves on being innovative when it came to brand, and with Luke’s ability and vision, there is no stopping us now!  A famous person once said, “The only two things that make money in business are marketing and innovation; everything else is a cost centre”.  No pressure Luke 😉” – Ed Heffernan | Managing Partner | Barden Ireland

Welcome to the Barden team Luke!