ABOUT
ME
I have over 15 years' experience in professional graphic design. I'm a designer with professional experience in both corporate and creative environments and have extensive artistic and computer skills. I am an excellent communicator and have worked as part of a design team as well as independently. Self-motivation, dedication, curiosity and respect for deadlines are all essential to my personal work ethic and have strengthened my design skills.
As a professional graphic and digital designer, I bring a range of art and design disciplines to every project I work on. From brand strategy and motion design to creative writing and front-end development, my work exemplifies an appreciation for complete brand experiences.
I have extensive experience in multimedia, marketing, and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
MY SKILLS
PROGRAMS
ADOBE SUITE
CREATIVE CLOUD
InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premier Pro, XD.
MAC OS
Keynote, Numbers, Pages.
MICROSOFT
SUITE
PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
OTHER
Figma, Canva.
PRODUCTION
KNOWLEDGE
From design to setting up print ready high-res files.
CORPORATE IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
Logo design, corporate stationery roll out across all elements following CI.
RESTAURANT
MENU DESIGN
From art directing photoshoots to designing menu layouts with various formats.
360 Creative campaigns
Rebranding
MULTIMEDIA
Storyboarding
Video Production & Editing
Explainer Videos
Motion Graphics
Social Media content creation and animated post design
Infographic design
Character animation
Presentation Design:
Efficient in PowerPoint, Keynote, & Google Slides.
Front-End web development and basic HTML.
education
MJ TRAINING
INTERNATIONAL
2019
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Introduction to After Effects
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After Effects Intermediate Training
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UI/UX course
STAPHCOR DESIGN SCHOOL
2004
Graphic Arts Desktop Publishing Certificate
NATIONAL SCHOOL
OF PHOTOGRAPHY
2008/9
Courses Completed:
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Intermediate Photography Course
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How to photograph people
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Fine Art Expressive Lessons
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Still Life Photography
VEGA
PRETORIA
2001 - 2003
Digital Media & Graphic Design Diploma
ALPHAWEB
ACADEMY
2007
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Basic Web Design in HTML
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Building and maintaining front-end websites
KEMPTON PARK
HIGH SCHOOL
2000
Grade 12
WORK
EXPERIENCE
fresh
communications
2023 - present
DIGITAL DESIGNER
FREELANCE
Working as part of an virtual team on large international accounts to produce high quality content for various platforms including:
Digital Production
Motion Design & Graphics
Video Editing
Animated PPT Presentations
Explainer Videos
Interactive PDFs
Intranet Mailers
Digital and Web - Front end web design, animated social media posts for all platforms.
Brand and Identity - Logo design, packaging, uniforms and printed menu's for various large franchise restaurants.
SAUCE
ADVERTISING
2010 - 2022
SENIOR ART
DIRECTOR
Create designs incorporating copy, innovative visual design and brand strategy.
Storyboarding and creating video and motion content.
Conceptualising, animate and execute projects from pitch to final production.
Digital and Web - Front end design, social media design, posts, animated carousels, infographics.
Brand and Identity - Logo design, brand identity design, brand manuals.
Packaging Design - Design of labels, packaging for high-end brands.
RHEID
COMMUNICATIONS
2007 - 2010
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CLIENT LIAISON
Responsible for retail and marketing communications through print / digital mediums.
Catalogues, brochures, advertisements, POS material, large format prints, posters, and digital applications like emailers and design & maintenance of front-end websites.
CAXTON
PROPERTY WEEK
2005 - 2007
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Layout and design of adverts for weekly newspaper.
Mark up, paste and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Photography, retouching and editing.
IN-DETAIL
ADVERTISING
2016
ART DIRECTOR
CLIENT LIAISON
Coordinating with project managers, creative director, web developers, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary
Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and design of front-end websites
Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary
Create quality mock-ups and presentation proposal concepts.
S CENTRE
MARKETING
2003 - 2005
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Create and design various materials for digital and print.
Logo & CI Design.
Creation of design work across sales, marketing, packaging and digital platforms.
Pre- and post-production quality checks.