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Hi, I'm Emily Bensted—a multidisciplinary designer and artist who blends visual effects, 3D design, and interactive media to create immersive experiences across film, games, and education technology. I'm deeply passionate about accessible design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using research-backed methods to make tech and education more inclusive. I enjoy turning complex ideas into user-centered solutions that connect people with stories, learning, and play.…Hi, I'm Emily Bensted—a multidisciplinary designer and artist who blends visual effects, 3D design, and interactive media to create immersive experiences across film, games, and education technology. I'm deeply passionate about accessible design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using research-backed methods to make tech and education more inclusive. I enjoy turning complex ideas into user-centered solutions that connect people with stories, learning, and play.

Emily Bensted

Concept Artist, Designer, UX Designer, +5

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Hi, I'm Emily Bensted—a multidisciplinary designer and artist who blends visual effects, 3D design, and interactive media to create immersive experiences across film, games, and education technology. I'm deeply passionate about accessible design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using research-backed methods to make tech and education more inclusive. I enjoy turning complex ideas into user-centered solutions that connect people with stories, learning, and play.…Hi, I'm Emily Bensted—a multidisciplinary designer and artist who blends visual effects, 3D design, and interactive media to create immersive experiences across film, games, and education technology. I'm deeply passionate about accessible design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using research-backed methods to make tech and education more inclusive. I enjoy turning complex ideas into user-centered solutions that connect people with stories, learning, and play.

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Hi, I’m Emily Bensted—a multidisciplinary designer and artist who blends visual effects, 3D design, and interactive media to create immersive experiences across film, games, and education technology.
I’m deeply passionate about accessible design, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using research-backed methods to make tech and education more inclusive. I enjoy turning complex ideas into user-centered solutions that connect people with stories, learning, and play.

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Work Experience

Marketing Coordinator – Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designing marketing strategies, brand identities, consistently voiced copywriting and graphic assets for client services; conducting outreach to establish partnerships with key stakeholders; consulting on creative strategies to enhance engagement and retention; managing all financial and logistical operations including time-tracking, invoicing, subcontracting, maintaining operational certificates, and reporting.

Digital Education Developer at Adelaide University

July 2, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Implemented research-based UX/UI design and learning design approaches across undergraduate and master's courses for the new university institution, created accessible courses, managed competing priorities in a complex agile environment, conducted quality assurance and mixed-methods UX research, and produced wireframes, prototypes and multimedia assets.

Digital Literacy Officer at City of Charles Sturt

May 1, 2024 - Present

Organised large public events including festivals and exhibitions; designed and facilitated DigiCon; conducted quantitative data analysis of engagement, surveyed attendees, and aligned program content with community needs; created promotional materials and coordinated volunteers.

Artist & Art Manager at Mini Mammoth Games

May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Designed department structure to upscale the Art Department, engaged in design and business strategy planning, overhauled file management for scalable production, participated in hiring, and implemented onboarding procedures; managed a growing team and contributed to production art.

Concept Artist at Mini Mammoth Games

December 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025

Created concept art, environment, character and prop concepts, UI wireframes, and brand-consistent marketing art under tight deadlines; supported developers with user-centered visuals and iterative critiques.

Creative Consultant at Carclew

April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Collaborated with interdisciplinary artists and local government to create, promote and deliver educational arts workshops and programs; designed teaching materials for a wide range of ages and abilities; delivered Artist in Schools residencies.

Marketing Coordinator – Freelance at Self-Employed / Freelance

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designing marketing strategies, brand identities, and consistently voiced copywriting and graphic assets for client services; conducting outreach to establish partnerships, sourcing materials and clientele, and advising business directors on creative strategies to improve engagement and retention; managing all financials, subcontracting, and reporting for a sole-trader operation.

Digital Education Developer at Adelaide University

July 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Implemented UX/UI strategies and course design for undergraduate and Master’s courses across disciplines; created accessible, research-informed learning experiences; led mixed-methods UX research (journeys, interviews, usability testing) and established a centralised UX repository; produced wireframes, prototypes, and interactive multimedia assets; delivered professional development workshops and contributed to AI in Education initiatives.

Digital Literacy Officer at City of Charles Sturt

May 1, 2024 - Present

Organised large public events and DigiCon; analysed engagement data, surveyed attendees, and aligned content with community needs; developed digital literacy programs for public libraries; created marketing collateral and coordinated volunteers to run workshops.

Artist & Art Manager at Mini Mammoth Games

May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Designed and implemented a new department structure to upscale the Art Department, improved file management systems, contributed to hiring decisions, and created onboarding procedures to streamline processes; managed a small team and contributed to usability testing for game iterations.

Concept Artist at Mini Mammoth Games

December 31, 2023 - September 24, 2025

Created 2D/3D environment concepts, UI wireframes, and brand-consistent marketing art under tight deadlines; supported user-centered design across mobile and PC games; painted over 3D Maya environment concepts to explore gameplay and points of interest; collaborated with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Creative Consultant at Carclew

April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Collaborated with interdisciplinary artists and local government to create and deliver educational arts workshops; assisted in artist-in-schools residencies; designed teaching materials for diverse ages and abilities; engaged with Deaf communities, learning disabilities, ESL learners and other diverse groups.

Marketing Coordinator – Freelance at Freelance

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designing marketing strategies, brand identities, consistently voiced copywriting and graphic assets for the promotion and facilitation of client services; conducting outreach to establish partnerships with key stakeholders; consulting business directors on creative strategies to enhance engagement and retention; managing all financial and logistical operations of a sole-trader business including time-tracking, invoicing, subcontracting, and reporting.

Digital Education Developer at Adelaide University

July 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Implemented research-based UX/UI design approaches for Undergraduate and Master’s degree courses; created courses across disciplines; created accessibility-aligned resources; contributed to journal article on Reimagine Feedback through Lived Experience and Generative AI; managed competing priorities in a complex agile environment; conducted mixed-methods UX research (user journeys, interviews, usability testing) to inform course design; created wireframes, prototypes and finished multimedia assets; set up and delivered academic professional development workshops; established a centralised UX resource repository and standardised best practices; engaged with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Digital Literacy Officer at City of Charles Sturt

May 1, 2024 - Present

Organised large public events, including community festivals, exhibitions, and DigiCon; conducted quantitative data analysis of engagement statistics and attendee surveys to align programs with community needs; piloted and reviewed digital/creative tech programs to raise digital literacy; achieved a 300% increase in attendance in a quarter; produced advertising materials and handled outreach; coordinated volunteers and contractors; negotiated with private sector partners and government bodies to deliver public education in SA Libraries.

Artist & Art Manager at Mini Mammoth Games

May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Upscaled the Art Department by designing a new department structure; collaborated on studio strategy with Art Director, Lead Designer and Managing Director; overhauled the file management system for scalable production; participated in hiring processes and onboarding; managed a growing team; contributed to usability testing and iteration for game iterations including VR adaptations.

Concept Artist at Mini Mammoth Games

December 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025

Created environment, character and prop concepts, UI wireframes and assets; produced mood/reference boards to implement user-centred interaction design; supported cross-functional teams to maintain aesthetic consistency; painted over 3D environment mockups to concept gameplay scenarios; collaborated with external stakeholders (including the Australian Space Agency and universities) on contracted games and interactive experiences; contributed to promotional events and marketing art.

Creative Consultant at Carclew

April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Collaborated with interdisciplinary artists and local government to create, promote and deliver educational arts workshops; participated in Artist in Schools Residency; designed teaching materials for a wide range of ages and abilities, ensuring accessible and constructive educational experiences; worked with students including those in Deaf communities, with Learning Disabilities, on the Autism Spectrum and with English as a Second Language.

Marketing Coordinator – Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designing marketing strategies, brand identities, consistently voicing copy and graphic assets for client services; conducting outreach to establish partnerships; consulting on creative strategies to enhance engagement and retention; managing all financial and logistical operations of a sole-trader business, including invoicing, subcontracting, and reporting.

Digital Education Developer at Adelaide University

July 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Implemented research-based UX and UI approaches for undergraduate and Master’s courses across multiple disciplines; created accessible courses adhering to best-practice standards; contributed neuroscience of education expertise to scholarly work; managed competing priorities in an agile environment; conducted QA reviews and produced wireframes, prototypes and multimedia assets for course development; delivered academic professional development workshops.

Digital Literacy Officer at City of Charles Sturt

May 1, 2024 - Present

Organised large public events, designed and facilitated DigiCon and related immersive media programs; performed quantitative analysis of engagement data and conducted attendee surveys to align content with community needs; created advertising materials and coordinated volunteers/contractors to deliver public education in digital literacy.

Artist & Art Manager at Mini Mammoth Games

May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Designed and proposed a new department structure to upscale the Art Department; collaborated on studio growth with Art Director and Managing Director; overhauled file management to enable scalable production; participated in hiring and onboarding processes; managed a small team and led usability testing for game iterations.

Concept Artist at Mini Mammoth Games

December 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025

Created environment, character and prop concepts; produced UI wireframes and marketing art under tight deadlines; supported development teams with asset creation and iteration based on feedback; demonstrated strong grasp of composition, color theory and visual style.

Creative Consultant at Carclew

April 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025

Collaborated with interdisciplinary artists and local government to create, promote and deliver educational arts workshops; participated in an Artist in Schools Residency; designed teaching materials for diverse ages and abilities; worked with Deaf communities, learners with disabilities, autism, and ESL students.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) (Hons) at Flinders University/CDW Studios

January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2024

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience) at University of South Australia