Darren Ellis
Multimedia & Digital Designer
Location
Bradford, UK
→ Prague, CZ
Role
Graphic Designer
Full-time
darren.j.ellis88@gmail.com
Phone
07947 606591
Profile
Multimedia and digital designer combining graphic design, technical artwork, print production, photography, video, motion graphics and digital product design. Experienced in taking creative ideas from initial concept through detailed artwork, technical specification and physical production, alongside developing digital content and user-focused experiences.
Currently a Graphic Designer in a specialist signage and graphics production environment, creating architectural elevations, visual concepts and production-ready artwork to exact specifications. Founder of Bradford Music Scene and product lead for BMS Live, a community music platform used by 85+ members, 50+ artists and 15+ venues.
Core Skills
Graphic & Visual
- Typography & layout
- Brand identity
- Editorial design
- Concept development
Technical & Production
- Print-ready artwork
- Architectural elevations
- Cut files & prepress
- Mm-accurate output
Digital & Multimedia
- UI/UX & user journeys
- Photography & video
- Motion graphics
- AI-assisted workflows
Project & Collaboration
- Creative delivery
- Stakeholder comms
- Multideadline control
- Brief translation
Experience
2012 — Present
June 2026 — Present
New Vision Signs & Graphics
Graphic Designer
Full-time across creative, technical and production artwork for bespoke commercial signage — visual concepts, to-scale building elevations, technical drawings and millimetre-accurate cut files. AI-assisted 3D mockups for tenders; work for Serco and Ministry of Defence.
2021 — Present
Bradford Music Scene
Founder & Creative Director
Lead visual direction for a Bradford music and cultural platform. Design editorial gig guides and posters, manage identity across platforms, and deliver live events and community projects.
2018 — Present
Freelance
Digital Content Producer
Creative and multimedia services for commercial, cultural and event clients — marketing materials, photography, video and motion content, visual identities and production-ready artwork.
2014 — 2021
LK Performance · Riviera Auto
Marketing & Design Coordinator
Marketing graphics, product photography and promotional video for commercial campaigns and automotive brands; web banners, ad assets and brand consistency across digital and physical outputs.
Tools of the Trade
Open to relocation
UK-based, moving to Prague, Czech Republic.
Let's work together
Combining creative design, technical production and digital experience — comfortable across physical and digital environments, to detailed specifications and tight deadlines.