Hi, I’m Dylan Ellis, a creative and technically proficient graphic designer based in Halesowen, near Birmingham, UK. I specialise in brand identity, social media, marketing deign, typography, and producing engaging visuals for both digital and print media. I enjoy turning concepts into cohesive design systems and delivering work that helps brands communicate clearly and confidently. Working with companies such as Elena Prousskaia, Revive and Heart & Home undertaking responsibilities such as social media assets, icons, banners, landing pages and website wireframes. Outside of design, I’m a multi-instrumentalist who loves team-based projects and live music events. I’m also a keen photographer and visual artist, and I enjoy staying active with sports and gym training. I’m a friendly, proactive collaborator who’s always looking to learn and grow.

Dylan Ellis

Hi, I’m Dylan Ellis, a creative and technically proficient graphic designer based in Halesowen, near Birmingham, UK. I specialise in brand identity, social media, marketing deign, typography, and producing engaging visuals for both digital and print media. I enjoy turning concepts into cohesive design systems and delivering work that helps brands communicate clearly and confidently. Working with companies such as Elena Prousskaia, Revive and Heart & Home undertaking responsibilities such as social media assets, icons, banners, landing pages and website wireframes. Outside of design, I’m a multi-instrumentalist who loves team-based projects and live music events. I’m also a keen photographer and visual artist, and I enjoy staying active with sports and gym training. I’m a friendly, proactive collaborator who’s always looking to learn and grow.

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Hi, I’m Dylan Ellis, a creative and technically proficient graphic designer based in Halesowen, near Birmingham, UK. I specialise in brand identity, social media, marketing deign, typography, and producing engaging visuals for both digital and print media. I enjoy turning concepts into cohesive design systems and delivering work that helps brands communicate clearly and confidently. Working with companies such as Elena Prousskaia, Revive and Heart & Home undertaking responsibilities such as social media assets, icons, banners, landing pages and website wireframes.

Outside of design, I’m a multi-instrumentalist who loves team-based projects and live music events. I’m also a keen photographer and visual artist, and I enjoy staying active with sports and gym training. I’m a friendly, proactive collaborator who’s always looking to learn and grow.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Ignite Search Marketing
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leading graphic design projects; creating logos, typography and color palettes; developing brand identity; creating secondary assets and brand guidelines; presenting and pitching brand concepts to clients and stakeholders; designing websites and optimizing for desktop, tablet and mobile; collaborating with internal teams to craft compelling brand narratives. Also contributed to charity branding projects including logo design, brand guidelines, and website design for campaigns.
Barista / Café & Kitchen Staff at Dysh Coffee & Kitchen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bespoke barista training in high-quality coffee and latte art; organizing bookings and seating customers; taking orders; cleaning and organizing the bar area; closing the venue.
Venue Manager at INC Rooftop Bar
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
All of the above duties plus venue management responsibilities: lead the team, delegate tasks, and ensure the team works in a stress-free, happy environment.
Bar Staff / Bartender at The Mile Stone Group
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bar trained; bespoke cocktail trained; barista trained; serving bar customers and creating an enjoyable atmosphere for guests; table waiting; carrying food and drinks to tables; taking orders; keeping the bar clean and organized; deep cleans; cashing up; locking up the building; handling requests and complaints.
Apprentice / Machining Operator at J Mark Lew Precision Engineering
January 1, 2016 - Present
Apprentice turning centre lathes, producing gearbox shafts, washers and unique jobs requested from companies; apprentice miller on 3-axis mill, producing components for engines; collecting different metals and materials for production; using hand and manual tools to cut metal for preparation; cleaning the factory and work space; pillar drilling end fittings for chains and other components; trained in chamfering, drilling, turning, milling, centre drilling and cutting.
Production Operative at Hard Anodising LTD
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Jigging callipers onto anodising rack; packing callipers into boxes to send back to companies; specialised work for American Aerospace; completing quality paperwork and ensuring orders were correct; dealing directly with customers who collected orders; driving a forklift to transport products under supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
BTEC Level 3 Graphic Design Extended Diploma at Halesowen College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Level 1 Engineering Health and Safety Award at Halesowen College
January 1, 2016 - January 7, 2026
High School Education (GCSEs / equivalent) at Haybridge High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Princess Diana Award for Anti-Discrimination
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Basketball Team Commitment and Effort Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
High School Attendance Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail