BIOGRAPHY
Gregory Stuart Allen is a multidisciplinary designer and creative director with nearly two decades of experience crafting visual identities for global brands. A graduate of the Birmingham Institute of Art & Design, he specializes in distilling complex ideas into bold, minimalist designs that cut through the noise.
His expertise spans graphic design, illustration, UX/UI, and digital marketing, with a signature aesthetic influenced by cyberpunk, speculative futures, and Y2K design. In 2020, he founded Dawn Media, a creative studio focused on ‘digital alchemy™’—transforming brands into immersive, high-impact experiences that merge strategy with aesthetics.
Based on the Costa del Sol, Allen approaches design with a futurist’s vision and a strategist’s precision, helping brands navigate the evolving digital landscape with intelligence, clarity, and style.
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EXPERTISE
01. BRAND IDENTITY & STRATEGY
Distinctive, high-value brand development
Distinctive, high-value brand development
02. GRAPHIC & PRINT DESIGN
Intelligent, conversion-driven design solutions
Intelligent, conversion-driven design solutions
03. MOTION GRAPHICS & VIDEO
Engaging storytelling through dynamic visuals
Engaging storytelling through dynamic visuals
04. DIGITAL MARKETING & ADVERTISING
Strategic design for social media and paid campaigns
Strategic design for social media and paid campaigns
05. UI/UX & WEB DESIGN
Clean, intuitive, and user-focused interfaces
Clean, intuitive, and user-focused interfaces
WORK EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DAWN MEDIA
2019 – Present | Málaga, Spain
2019 – Present | Málaga, Spain
Led branding and marketing projects across multiple industries, delivering strategic, high-impact design solutions. Developed multi-platform campaigns that increased engagement and brand recognition. Specialised in brand identity, digital advertising, and social media assets for premium businesses.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER | GREGORY STUART ALLEN
2010 – Present | Leicester, UK
2010 – Present | Leicester, UK
Develops tailored branding solutions for businesses, helping them stand out in competitive markets. Delivers high-end visual content for clients worldwide, elevating brand presence and driving engagement. Expertise in typography, colour psychology, and strategic design systems.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | MINK MARKETING
2009 | Nantwich, UK
2009 | Nantwich, UK
Designed print and digital marketing materials that enhanced brand visibility. Collaborated with marketing teams to develop compelling campaigns aligned with client goals.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | CAPRICORN STUDIOS LTD
2008 – 2009 | Birmingham, UK
2008 – 2009 | Birmingham, UK
Created high-end digital and print materials for the hospitality and luxury industries. Designed branded assets, marketing collateral, and landing pages that supported client growth.
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF DIGITAL MEDIA | VENTURE PORTRAITS
2006 – 2008 | Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
2006 – 2008 | Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
Managed digital media production, including high-end photographic retouching and server management. Supervised junior colleagues and ensured high standards of customer service and quality assurance.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS | VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
2003 – 2007 | Birmingham City University
2003 – 2007 | Birmingham City University
Studied the principles of visual communication, focusing on the intersection of design, technology, and strategic messaging. Developed expertise in typography, colour theory, and composition to create visuals that inform, persuade, and engage audiences.
FOUNDATION DEGREE | ART & DESIGN
2002 – 2003 | Birmingham City University
2002 – 2003 | Birmingham City University
Gained a multidisciplinary foundation in the creative arts, exploring various design disciplines and techniques. Developed independent creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong visual language to apply across multiple industries.
WHY WORK WITH GREGORY?
✓ EXPERT LEVEL DESIGN-THINKING
Over 15 years of experience crafting strategic, results-driven design.
Over 15 years of experience crafting strategic, results-driven design.
✓ BUSINESS-FIRST APPROACH
Every design decision is rooted in conversion, engagement, and brand growth.
Every design decision is rooted in conversion, engagement, and brand growth.
✓ CUSTOM, HANDCRAFTED BRANDING
No generic solutions, only distinctive, high-value brand assets!
No generic solutions, only distinctive, high-value brand assets!
✓ NO HARD SELL, NO UPSELL... JUST PROVEN RESULTS
Clients see tangible business impact from my work.
Clients see tangible business impact from my work.
LET’S BUILD SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY