Claire Lynch

About Claire Lynch

Leader. Creative Operations Expert. Design Enthusiast. Mom.As Head of Operations at a design firm specializing in interior design and branding for hospitality, restaurants, wellness, and retail, I lead creative operations by bringing my advertising and marketing expertise to the design world.My executive-level experience includes operationalizing program/project management teams, global account and staffing structures, integrated production, and studio and design operations. Throughout my career, I have elevated brands and project teams by implementing best-in-class project management and operations methodologies.I specialize in building, executing, and scaling high-performing operations programs that transform and expand the capabilities of organizations and clients. I love empowering creative teams through strategic operations, helping them deliver remarkable designs, impact culture, reach new audiences, and grow.Notable Experience:Hospitality Groups | IHG, Hilton, Marriott, HyattBrands:Lifestyle | Tiffany & Co, adidas, BehrCPG | Unilever, SC Johnson, Kimberly-ClarkQSR | Jack in the Box, McDonaldsAutomotive | Lexus, ToyotaHealthcare | Novo NordiskTech & B2B | Amazon Web Services, QuickBooks, AMD, UnisysInsurance | Mercury, Simply Business

Experience

1. Head of Operations

   Curioso

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead a team of designers, interior architects, technical leads, brand storytellers, artists, and operations professionals across two studios: Chicago, IL and Merida, Mexico• Direct business and design operations, process, staffing, resourcing, marketing and new business• Drive scope of work negotiations and corresponding design programs• Lead business development operations, market reach and growth planning

Education

• SOAS University of London

  Master of Arts - MA, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

• Fordham University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Art History

Skills

• Business Development
• Brand Development
• Excel
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Photoshop
• Event Planning
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Media
• Direct Marketing
• Management
• Project Planning
• Client Presentation
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media