Hi, I’m Dominic Allen. I’m a multi-disciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of experience working in both agency and in-house environments. I love guiding projects from concept to final artwork, and I thrive on shaping visual solutions across print, digital, web, and social platforms. Outside work, I’m passionate about the arts, travel, and photography. I also enjoy cycling, producing electronic music, and reading.

Dominic Allen

Hi, I’m Dominic Allen. I’m a multi-disciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of experience working in both agency and in-house environments. I love guiding projects from concept to final artwork, and I thrive on shaping visual solutions across print, digital, web, and social platforms. Outside work, I’m passionate about the arts, travel, and photography. I also enjoy cycling, producing electronic music, and reading.

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Hi, I’m Dominic Allen. I’m a multi-disciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of experience working in both agency and in-house environments. I love guiding projects from concept to final artwork, and I thrive on shaping visual solutions across print, digital, web, and social platforms.

Outside work, I’m passionate about the arts, travel, and photography. I also enjoy cycling, producing electronic music, and reading.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent / Freelance
October 1, 2015 - Present
Creating cohesive visual assets across print, digital, social, email, and web for leading brands and publications such as Lonely Planet, ES Magazine, Hearst Magazines, Reach Plc, and Net-a-Porter. Ensuring distinctive and engaging brand storytelling.
Art Editor at Publicis Blueprint
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Led the art direction and design of 02 Magazine, curating visual stories by commissioning innovative photographers, illustrators, and freelance designers.
Freelance Art Editor at Various Clients
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Responsible for designing editorial pages of magazines for clients including BBC Worldwide, Publicis Blueprint and Bauer Media.
Digital Art Editor at Immediate Media Co.
January 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
Pioneered award-winning interactive magazine experiences, including Olive Magazine’s DMA-recognized digital edition. Blended design, storytelling, and technology to launch 10+ immersive iOS apps. Guided editorial teams into digital publishing, and shaped the evolution of in-house publishing tools through concepting, wireframing, and art direction.
Art Editor at Result
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Art directing and designing Morrisons Magazine, including commissioning photographers, prop and food stylists, illustrators, fashion stylists, and hair and make-up artists.
Designer at BBC Worldwide
February 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011
Art directed and designed bespoke advertorials and sponsorship publications for leading brands, orchestrating shoots with photographers, stylists, and illustrators, devising innovative visual solutions for pitches, guiding clients from concept to final artwork, and producing in-house advertising materials.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (2:1) at Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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