Hi, I'm Emma Black, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, photographer and educator. Since 2015 I have worked as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients across print, digital and education briefs. I also sell prints of my photography and illustrations online and contribute as a Getty Images/iStock photographer. I have exhibited my work around the North West of England and taught and led lessons online and in schools. I'm a proactive learner who loves turning ideas into visual stories. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy collaborating to elevate brand identity, spaces and communities. I’ve lived and worked internationally in the U.K., Spain and Japan, which has shaped my creative practice and approach to teaching. I’m excited to continue growing through new challenges and opportunities.

Emma Black

Hi, I'm Emma Black, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, photographer and educator. Since 2015 I have worked as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients across print, digital and education briefs. I also sell prints of my photography and illustrations online and contribute as a Getty Images/iStock photographer. I have exhibited my work around the North West of England and taught and led lessons online and in schools. I'm a proactive learner who loves turning ideas into visual stories. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy collaborating to elevate brand identity, spaces and communities. I’ve lived and worked internationally in the U.K., Spain and Japan, which has shaped my creative practice and approach to teaching. I’m excited to continue growing through new challenges and opportunities.

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Hi, I’m Emma Black, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, photographer and educator. Since 2015 I have worked as a freelance designer, collaborating with clients across print, digital and education briefs. I also sell prints of my photography and illustrations online and contribute as a Getty Images/iStock photographer. I have exhibited my work around the North West of England and taught and led lessons online and in schools.

I’m a proactive learner who loves turning ideas into visual stories. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy collaborating to elevate brand identity, spaces and communities. I’ve lived and worked internationally in the U.K., Spain and Japan, which has shaped my creative practice and approach to teaching. I’m excited to continue growing through new challenges and opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Since 2015 I have worked as a freelance designer, responding to a variety of clients and briefs. I sell prints online of my photography and illustrations, and I am a Getty Images / iStock contributor. I have exhibited my work around the North West of England and taught and led lessons online and in schools.
Waitress at Brunning and Price LTD (Haighton Manor; Worsley Old Hall)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Bar-tending, barista skills and front-of-house service in a large, fast-paced pub-restaurant.
Waitress at QUAYS Pacific Grill
May 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Hall staff in a big, fast-paced restaurant with its own brewery, distillery and roastery; communicated with staff and customers using Japanese language skills.
Art & DT Teacher at Various Schools, Sheffield
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Taught across a wide curriculum of art and design subjects to students aged 11-18; differentiated for SEND and EAL; designed curricula; ran after-school portfolio workshops; provided 1-to-1 feedback; assisted as a technician by making videos and exhibitions.
Cover Supervisor at Various Schools, Sheffield
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Supported teaching across the school curriculum; prepared and delivered lessons; provided flexible teaching methods.
French Teacher at Various Schools, Sheffield
March 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Taught French to students; managed curriculum and assessments.
EFL Teacher at Online
August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Taught English as a Foreign Language online; designed learning activities and provided 1-to-1 feedback.
Graphic Design Guest Lecturer at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led workshops and delivered briefs to first and final year university students; planned and delivered sessions, led critiques and portfolio reviews.
Graphic Design Intern at ABA ART LAB (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Curated and advertised exhibitions; produced work for global clients; worked both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; prepared artworks for auction and transport.
YCN NEW NOW Student Award Winner at YCN (London, UK)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Won the New Now Student Award for ideas and designs for the LEVC brief — redesign the London black cab.

Education

PGCE Secondary Art & Design with QTS Distinction at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Level 5 TEFL Diploma
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services