Hi, I’m Jude Allen, a creative, reliable, and adaptable community arts practitioner with experience in administration, digital content design, client communication and basic bookkeeping. I regularly use Canva to produce high-quality graphics, presentations and workshop resources, and I am confident working across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. I’m seeking a part-time, office-based role where I can develop new skills, strengthen my existing administrative and digital abilities, and contribute positively to a collaborative team, alongside my established community arts practice.…

Jude Allen

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Hi, I’m Jude Allen, a creative, reliable, and adaptable community arts practitioner with experience in administration, digital content design, client communication and basic bookkeeping. I regularly use Canva to produce high-quality graphics, presentations and workshop resources, and I am confident working across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. I’m seeking a part-time, office-based role where I can develop new skills, strengthen my existing administrative and digital abilities, and contribute positively to a collaborative team, alongside my established community arts practice.…

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Hi, I’m Jude Allen, a creative, reliable, and adaptable community arts practitioner with experience in administration, digital content design, client communication and basic bookkeeping. I regularly use Canva to produce high-quality graphics, presentations and workshop resources, and I am confident working across Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

I’m seeking a part-time, office-based role where I can develop new skills, strengthen my existing administrative and digital abilities, and contribute positively to a collaborative team, alongside my established community arts practice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator / Designer at Paperboy London
January 1, 2023 - Present
Contributing illustrator across editorial features and digital creative campaigns.
Freelance Practitioner & Workshop Facilitator at Bowery Visual Arts, Leeds
January 1, 2023 - Present
Deliver client-driven illustration sessions in a relaxed, supportive environment, tailored to individual learning styles.
Art Workshop Facilitator at Leeds LGBT+ Community Consortium
January 1, 2023 - Present
Facilitated art workshops; supported inclusive participation.
Community Arts Practitioner at Groundwork Yorkshire
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead narrative-led workshops and create large-scale educational murals.
Illustrator at Malta Exhibition, Left Bank Leeds
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Created narrative, heritage-inspired artworks for ‘Crafting Culture: Malta’.
Saturday Art School Tutor at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered visual storytelling and illustration sessions for young artists.
Vice President at Arts University Bournemouth Students’ Union
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led visual branding campaigns, event staging, and student engagement initiatives.
Junior Design Intern at Digital Tourism Think Tank
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Supported brand asset creation, events staging, illustration, and digital content design.
Illustrator at Wellington Place Festival Window Display
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and installed a large-scale winter mural for public display.
Community Arts Practitioner, Designer and Illustrator at Splodge Bloom Illustration
January 1, 2020 - Present
Design digital materials and presentations using Canva for workshops and client projects. Communicate with partner organisations and support logistics for arts workshops and community projects. Maintain organised digital records, files and project documentation. Create and send invoices using Sage and maintain accurate financial records. Collaborate with community organisations including Ground Work Yorkshire, Left Bank Leeds, OWLS and Leeds LGBTQ+ Community Consortium.
Teacher Assistant at West Oaks School, Leeds
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supports staff across multiple classes in a fast-paced educational setting. Maintains accurate records and follows procedures consistently. Communicate clearly with staff and adapt to changing tasks each day.
Saturday Arts School Teacher at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Designed creative lessons and workshop materials using Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace. Delivered sessions for groups of young learners. Managed attendance, communication and organisation.
Vice President for Arts at Arts University Bournemouth Students' Union
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led planning and delivery of campaigns, projects and events; coordinated communication between students and faculty; prepared documentation; supported events; collaborated with events, design and marketing teams to create and deliver engaging campaigns and communications across social media platforms.
Freelance Tutor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Create visually engaging learning resources; create content across platforms; client-facing; facilitate collaboration between parents, school boards, and other educational providers; managed scheduling and student progress.
Designer and Illustrator at Splodgebloom Illustration
January 1, 2020 - Present
Create design and digital materials and presentations using Canva for workshops and client projects. Communicate with partner organizations and support logistics for arts workshops and community projects. Maintain organized digital records, files and project documentation. Create and send invoices using Sage; maintain accurate financial records.
Community Arts Practitioner, Designer and Illustrator at Splodgebloom Illustration
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed community arts projects, created digital materials and presentations, and supported client workshops; maintained organised digital records and project documentation; created invoices and tracked payments.
Vice President for Arts University Bournemouth Students’ Union at Arts University Bournemouth Students’ Union
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported planning and delivery of campaigns, projects and events; coordinated communications between students and faculty; assisted with events.
Freelance Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Created visual learning resources; produced cross-platform social media marketing materials; collaborated with parents, schools and educational providers; managed scheduling and progress.
Teaching Assistant at West Oaks School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supported classroom activities and student learning; assisted with lesson delivery and student progress.

Education

MA illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
September 4, 2018 - September 14, 2021
Bachelor of Arts Social Anthropology at University of Kent
September 4, 2014 - July 11, 2018
MA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA Social Anthropology at University of Kent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
MA at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA at University of Kent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
MA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BA Social Anthropology at University of Kent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Narrative Illustrator for Editorial & Story-Driven Projects

    I specialise in creating warm, expressive narrative illustrations that bring stories, concepts and personalities to life. My work has featured in independent magazines including Sobaka Fita (2025), Bits Magazine (2024), Little Living Room (2023), and Flinch Magazine (2022).

    I combine a painterly, sketchbook-inspired style with strong visual storytelling, making my work ideal for editorial features, short fiction, poetry, campaign stories, and conceptual articles.

    What I offer:
    • Narrative illustration
    • Editorial artwork
    • Booklet & zine illustration
    • Visual storytelling for campaigns
    • Fast communication, professional delivery

    Perfect for magazines, publishers, creative agencies, or storytellers needing engaging, characterful art.
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