Hi, I’m Ella. I’m an enthusiastic, imaginative creative who works across both digital and physical spaces. I’m passionate about colour, character, and storytelling through design. Whether it’s branding, illustration, or playful visuals, I bring ideas to life with warmth and intention. I’m currently looking for my next creative opportunity where I can make joyful, meaningful work that connects and inspires. I love crafting visuals that feel warm and approachable while staying purposeful and brand-aligned. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver identities, illustrations, and engaging design systems across digital and print channels.…

Ella Tabitha Coleman

Hi, I’m Ella. I’m an enthusiastic, imaginative creative who works across both digital and physical spaces. I’m passionate about colour, character, and storytelling through design. Whether it’s branding, illustration, or playful visuals, I bring ideas to life with warmth and intention. I’m currently looking for my next creative opportunity where I can make joyful, meaningful work that connects and inspires. I love crafting visuals that feel warm and approachable while staying purposeful and brand-aligned. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver identities, illustrations, and engaging design systems across digital and print channels.…

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Hi, I’m Ella. I’m an enthusiastic, imaginative creative who works across both digital and physical spaces. I’m passionate about colour, character, and storytelling through design. Whether it’s branding, illustration, or playful visuals, I bring ideas to life with warmth and intention. I’m currently looking for my next creative opportunity where I can make joyful, meaningful work that connects and inspires.

I love crafting visuals that feel warm and approachable while staying purposeful and brand-aligned. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver identities, illustrations, and engaging design systems across digital and print channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Marketing Assistant at Porta Romana
December 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Part of in-house marketing team supporting daily operations, content creation, and campaign rollouts; designed brand icons and illustrated assets for social media, printed collateral, and sample packets; captured photography for events, milestones, and behind-the-scenes content; assisted at internal and external events; created digital and print assets for email campaigns, social media, brochures, and marketing packs; helped manage the marketing inbox, updated website content, and built email campaigns in Mailchimp; worked with Brand & Communications Director to maintain brand consistency; supported social planning, scheduling, and creative development.
Shop Assistant & Call Centre Operative at Specsavers (via Look Promotions UK)
September 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Greeted customers, booked appointments, and provided basic triage for eye care needs across Dorset branches; delivered clear, friendly communication while resolving queries and supporting staff; adapted quickly to a fast-paced retail and healthcare environment post-university.
Freelance Designer / Creative Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance projects and creative work including abstract art for photography shoots, detailed branding for clients (e.g., marine-themed Seahorse & Starfish; Wave Rewild Yoga; Beremill Butchery signage; Family Tree re-design); product photography for Porta Romana’s online sale; branding for Magic Rain jewellery; ongoing client work since 2021.
Creative Marketing Assistant at Porta Romana
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Worked as part of the in-house marketing team, supporting daily operations, content creation, and campaign rollouts. Designed a new set of brand icons and illustrated assets for social media, printed collateral, and sample packets. Contributed to the company’s visual storytelling by capturing photography for events, team milestones, and behind-the-scenes content. Assisted at internal and external events, helping with planning, setup, photography, and social coverage. Created digital and print assets for email campaigns, social media, brochures, and marketing packs. Helped manage the marketing inbox, updated website content, and built email campaigns in Mailchimp. Worked alongside the Brand & Communications Director and lead creative to maintain brand consistency across all platforms. Acted as a key member of the social team, supporting content planning, scheduling, and creative development.
Shop Assistant & Call Centre Operative at Specsavers (via Look Promotions UK)
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Greeted customers, booked appointments, and provided basic triage for eye care needs. Delivered clear, friendly communication while resolving queries and supporting staff. Adapted quickly to a fast-paced retail and healthcare environment post-university.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design – Upper Second Class (2:1) at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

A-Levels (Fine Art A, Graphic Communication B, History C)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs (Nine A*–C grades, including English and Maths)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
A-Levels
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
AS Level
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

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