ELLIE
KENNEDY
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EXPERIENCE
FACTORY INTERNATIONAL
& MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2023 | DESIGNER
03 | 2023 - PRESENT
Manchester
My role involves collaborating with a team of designers, working together in the lead-up to the opening of the new Factory International building and supporting the roll-out of design assets created for Manchester International Festival 2023. I work with clients, project managers, and other team members to gather requirements, brainstorm concepts, and present design proposals.
I also tend to be involved in the entire design process, from initial sketches and mock-ups, to finalising the artwork for production or publication. The content I focus on ranges from creating distinctive promotional materials intended for display across Greater Manchester and neighbouring cities, to designing captivating event signage with the brand identity of Factory International in mind.
NORTHERN MONK | JUNIOR DESIGNER
01 | 2020 - 03 | 2023
Leeds/Manchester
Working together with the in-house Graphic Designer, refining and shaping the brand voice, aiming to visually communicate the company's mission, through the application of design skills and keen interdepartmental collaboration. Key to my role is to design and develop the monthly zine, detailing company growth, new releases and interdisciplinary collaboration. I also work closely with both taprooms; Refectory MCR and LDS, producing engaging content for social media platforms.
DGN CHARITY | FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPMENT
11 | 2020 - 02 | 2022
Manchester
Creating a clean, functional website, set out to visually represent the work of a local South Manchester-based Charity, whose aim is to support senior members of their community.
CHERIE | FREELANCE BRANDING
02 | 2021
Manchester
Collaborating with a local, growing start-up, creating a new and engaging illustrative visual identity for the brand's social media
and packaging for products.
CANCER RESEARCH | UX DESIGN
12 | 2019
London
Working on a live brief with a team of designers, researching and experimenting with how design can be implemented to
raise awareness about the risks of cancer.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | CAMPAIGN DESIGN
01 | 2018
London
Collaborating with 5 designers on a live brief, making 3-D structures and leaflet petitions, in preparation for our support of the Welcome Refugees campaign.
FACTORY INTERNATIONAL
& MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2023 | DESIGNER
03 | 2023 - PRESENT
Manchester
My role involves collaborating with a team of designers, working together in the lead-up to the opening of the new Factory International building and supporting the roll-out of design assets created for Manchester International Festival 2023. I work with clients, project managers, and other team members to gather requirements, brainstorm concepts, and present design proposals.
I also tend to be involved in the entire design process, from initial sketches and mock-ups, to finalising the artwork for production or publication. The content I focus on ranges from creating distinctive promotional materials intended for display across Greater Manchester and neighbouring cities, to designing captivating event signage with the brand identity of Factory International in mind.
NORTHERN MONK | JUNIOR DESIGNER
01 | 2020 - 03 | 2023
Leeds/Manchester
Working together with the in-house Graphic Designer, refining and shaping the brand voice, aiming to visually communicate the company's mission, through the application of design skills and keen interdepartmental collaboration. Key to my role is to design and develop the monthly zine, detailing company growth, new releases and interdisciplinary collaboration. I also work closely with both taprooms; Refectory MCR and LDS, producing engaging content for social media platforms.
DGN CHARITY | FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPMENT
11 | 2020 - 02 | 2022
Manchester
Creating a clean, functional website, set out to visually represent the work of a local South Manchester-based Charity, whose aim is to support senior members of their community.
CHERIE | FREELANCE BRANDING
02 | 2021
Manchester
Collaborating with a local, growing start-up, creating a new and engaging illustrative visual identity for the brand's social media
and packaging for products.
CANCER RESEARCH | UX DESIGN
12 | 2019
London
Working on a live brief with a team of designers, researching and experimenting with how design can be implemented to
raise awareness about the risks of cancer.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | CAMPAIGN DESIGN
01 | 2018
London
Collaborating with 5 designers on a live brief, making 3-D structures and leaflet petitions, in preparation for our support of the Welcome Refugees campaign.
EDUCATION
KINGSTON SCHOOL OF ART
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
2016 | 2019
ST. THOMAS MORE SIXTH FORM
4 A*-B A/AS Levels
2014 - 2016
KINGSTON SCHOOL OF ART
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
2016 | 2019
ST. THOMAS MORE SIXTH FORM
4 A*-B A/AS Levels
2014 - 2016