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Manchester based Graphic Designer, avid lover of Japan, swings in aerial yoga on the regular and plays video games in between.

Whilst I enjoy all design, my primary passions are in conceptual branding and digital practices. I have recently partaken in a UX design course certified by Google. With the intention of applying it to my current design knowledge and potentially moving into that field in the future.

I have a varying degree of hobbies in my spare time, from aerial silks to video/table top games with friends. I’m always down for doing something new so will often throw myself into trying something random on a weekend!

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Experience

Central Co-op

2016-2025

I am one of the senior in-house designers within the marketing team. I am tasked with both digital and print based projects with my specialist being in visual concepts and digital based work such as motion graphics. I lead a small team of designers on the day to day and organise and support team based projects with stakeholders across the society.

Skills

Extensive Knowledge

Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop)

Figma

Microsoft Suite

Final Cut Pro

Working knowledge

HTML & CSS

Additional

Brand formatting and guidelines

Motion graphics and animation

Email building platforms (Adestra)

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate 2025

Staffordshire University BA Honours in Contemporary Creative Practice: Graphic Design

Staffordshire University Foundation Degree Graphics and Digital Media

South Staffordshire College Level 3 Extended Diploma in I.T

Chase Terrace Technology College GSCE English, Maths, Graphic Design, Media Studies, Art & Design, I.T

Emily Allen

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