About me

Neurodivergent Junior Software Developer and Graphic design graduate with experience in e-commerce photography shoots. I started coding for fun (with HTML and CSS) after admiring the work of web developers on Tumblr. Through trial, error and pattern recognition I tried to emulate different aspects in my own blog. I became obsessed with using code that could express messages visually and functionally through user interaction. I eventually took the step to further my learning in General Assembly’s Software Engineering Immersive course where I learnt the fundamentals of languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, Python, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Django, Express and Mongoose. I enjoy provoking positive user responses by creating immersive experiences and communicating ideas that are not often discussed. I’m looking for junior opportunities that will allow me to continue to learn and to be able to mix my creative, design skills with software development. ———————————— Graphic Design & Visual Arts professional skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with a Bachelor of Arts - BA focused in Graphic Design Communication from University of the Arts London. ———————————— Photography assistant professional with e-commerce experience—lifestyle and cutout.

QuestionsProjectsExperienceTeam

• I would like to practice photographing people. Any London-based models up for a really quick test shoot this coming week?
• Does anyone have any recommendations for coding (web develoment/software engineering) courses in the UK that have helped you get jobs?
• Hello. Are there any Autistic creatives who could share advice or experiences? ...

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Projects

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  LandingTry out things in Blender.
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  Jordan JulienTest shoot with actor/model, Jordan Julien #35mm More of the shoot available here: https://eliottmckenzie.com/Jordan-Julien
• ComplexCity.exeDancer/Model: Rhyss Rhoden
• POVEveryday experiences through an atypical POV (point of view). Something that started as a response to the work of Jessica Park, an autistic artist who creates vivid and enchanting paintings. POV shows how different situations can lead to sensory overload and/or increased anxiety which in turn affects ones ability to think clearly. The video is roughly based on personal experiences and is not meant to represent everyone on the spectrum.
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  Atypical Leaflet #1Print and digital content focused on highlighting autism. Includes a written and video interview.
• Saya

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Work history

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Graphic DesignerEliott McKenzie
Jan 2020London, United KingdomFreelance
www.eliottmckenzie.com
Software Engineering StudentGeneral Assembly
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022London, United KingdomFull Time
A three month (480 hour) immersive bootcamp with 4 modules covering full stack software development. Each module ended in a project relating to the technologies, languages and methodologies learnt within that module.

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Skills

• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Photography
• Photographer Assistant
• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Javascript
• Html CSS
• Python

Education

BA(Hons) Graphic Design CommunicationChelsea College of Arts (UAL)
Oct 2015 - Jul 2019London, United Kingdom
BA(Hons) Graphic Design Communication at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London.
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014London, United Kingdom
Specialising in Graphic Design and Photography