I am Oliver Ellmann, a passionate 3D Designer and Design Director based in Coventry, United Kingdom. With extensive experience leading design projects and studios, I enjoy creating innovative and value-adding designs for events and branded environments that enhance brand identity and drive revenue growth. Over the years, I have collaborated with diverse clients, managing teams and freelancers while delivering within stringent time and budget constraints. I thrive on interpreting client briefs into compelling visual presentations and interiors, blending creativity with practical management skills to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Oliver Ellmann

I am Oliver Ellmann, a passionate 3D Designer and Design Director based in Coventry, United Kingdom. With extensive experience leading design projects and studios, I enjoy creating innovative and value-adding designs for events and branded environments that enhance brand identity and drive revenue growth. Over the years, I have collaborated with diverse clients, managing teams and freelancers while delivering within stringent time and budget constraints. I thrive on interpreting client briefs into compelling visual presentations and interiors, blending creativity with practical management skills to achieve outstanding outcomes.

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I am Oliver Ellmann, a passionate 3D Designer and Design Director based in Coventry, United Kingdom. With extensive experience leading design projects and studios, I enjoy creating innovative and value-adding designs for events and branded environments that enhance brand identity and drive revenue growth.

Over the years, I have collaborated with diverse clients, managing teams and freelancers while delivering within stringent time and budget constraints. I thrive on interpreting client briefs into compelling visual presentations and interiors, blending creativity with practical management skills to achieve outstanding outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Director at OliDesign, Coventry
April 1, 2018 - Present
As Director/Owner of OliDesign Ltd, I have worked with both long-standing and new clients on creating innovative designs and presentations for events and branded environments, supporting pitches and tenders. My role involves interpreting client design briefs to develop creative concepts that enhance brand value and ultimately drive revenue growth.
Design Manager at CME, Northampton
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Managed and enhanced the services of a busy design studio, overseeing design staff and freelancers. I confidently engaged directly with clients at all levels and successfully met strict time and budget constraints. Responsible for leading design team operations and delivering quality designs within the event and environment sectors.
3D Designer at D.L.Ford, Warwick
April 1, 2000 - September 2, 2025
Served as a middleweight designer and visualizer for exhibition, retail, and commercial interiors. Created 3D design visuals to enhance client presentations and project outcomes.
3D Designer at Axis Display, Coventry
April 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Junior designer role at an events company, contributing to the design and visualization of event spaces and branded environments.
Design Director at OliDesign
April 1, 2018 - Present
Directed design operations at OliDesign Ltd, working with long-standing and new clients to create impactful designs and presentations for events and branded environments. Interpreted client briefs to deliver valuable design solutions that strengthen brand presence and increase revenue.
Design Manager at CME
April 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Managed and enhanced a busy design studio, overseeing design staff and freelancers. Worked confidently with clients at all levels while adhering to strict time and budget constraints to deliver quality design projects.
3D Designer at D.L.Ford
April 1, 2000 - September 2, 2025
Served as a middleweight designer and visualiser of exhibition, retail, and commercial interiors, contributing to the design and 3D visualization of various projects.
3D Designer at Axis Display
April 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Junior designer at an events company, involved in 3D design tasks supporting events and exhibitions.

Education

B.A.Hons at University of Central England, Birmingham
June 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
A-Levels at Gymnasium Phillippinum, Weilburg Germany
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1991
B.A.Hons (2.1) at University of Central England, Birmingham
June 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
A-Levels at Gymnasium Phillippinum, Weilburg Germany
June 1, 1991 - June 1, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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