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Émilie Chen

Independent French art director and graphic designer based in London specializing in theatre, publishing, and cultural work; formerly Senior Designer at National Theatre

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Jun 21, 2026

Being Freelance

Being Freelance

The Recipe Is Always the Same: Reach Out, Follow Up - Émilie Chen

Jun 21 · 50m

Steve FollandHOST

1:14

As ever, how about we get started hearing how you got started being freelance?

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:19

It's a journey that has had several chapters.

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:22

To give you a bit of context maybe, so I studied graphic design in France, graduated during the recession, so it was really tough to find a job.

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:31

I wanted to have an experience in London, so I did internships both in France and in London, went back and forth a bit.

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:39

It took a while for me to find a job, eventually found one.

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:42

I was a creative art worker in Paris and then I quit after nine months, moved to London.

Émilie ChenGUEST

1:47

And it was another nine months before I started my first proper role in London.

13 MINS LATER

Steve FollandHOST

14:40

OK, so for those who don't know, in London, Somerset House is a big, beautiful venue, but their summer series is a huge deal and it's advertised everywhere.