A multidisciplinary designer based in South Wales, crafting bold, playful, and expressive designs across branding, web, and illustration. Passionate about creating unique, handcrafted visuals that bring ideas to life.

Els Kenney

A multidisciplinary designer based in South Wales, crafting bold, playful, and expressive designs across branding, web, and illustration. Passionate about creating unique, handcrafted visuals that bring ideas to life.

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A multidisciplinary designer based in South Wales, crafting bold, playful, and expressive designs across branding, web, and illustration. Passionate about creating unique, handcrafted visuals that bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at Lush Cosmetics
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Retail sales assistant with customer service, product knowledge, and visual merchandising responsibilities.
Social Media Manager at Fire & Ice Marketing
December 31, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Managed social media campaigns and branding for clients; content creation and scheduling.
Social Media Manager at Ladies, Wine & Design (Southampton)
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Managed social media channels for the Southampton chapter; event promotions and design collaboration.
Sales Assistant at Lush Cosmetics
December 31, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Retail sales, customer engagement, product education.
Sales Assistant at LUSH COSMETICS
December 31, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Provided customer service, supported marketing/display initiatives, and contributed to in-store and online content; assisted with product launches and events.
Social Media Manager at The Makers Guilds
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Managed social media and branding for a design-focused community; developed visuals and campaigns to engage audiences across platforms.
Sales Assistant at Ladies, Wine & Design (Southampton)
December 31, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Supported event coordination and communications; contributed to workshop promotion and community engagement.
Designer at Fire & Ice Marketing
January 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Designer and marketing collaborator responsible for creative outputs for campaigns and client branding.

Education

BA (Hons) Creative Media Production & Tech at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Ceramics Design at Fareham College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
at Fareham College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
L3 UAL Extended Diploma at UAL Extended Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
at Fareham College
January 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Cardiff Metropolitan University — BA(Hons) Ceramics Design, Graphic Design, Creative Media Production & Tech at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
University of Portsmouth at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Fareham College at Fareham College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
UAL Extended Diploma at UAL Extended Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Qualifications

Course Representative
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Workshop Host
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
UAL Extended Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

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