Experience

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  ninety9cents

  • South Africa
  • Advertising Services
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Creative Group Head - OK Foods

    • Nov 2021 - Present

    The position requires high level design input, conceptualisation, strategy and excellentdesign skills. It also requires a good manager, capable of leading and managing a studio of designers. As a member of the management team, the position requires high-level reporting, continuous innovative thinking and problem solving and the person will contribute to the overall leadership of the company, in addition growing and nurturing the design team.Key roles and responsibilities:1. Managing peopleCoaches, evaluates, develops and inspires people. Sets expectations, recognises achievements, manages conflict, aligns the performance goals of their team with company goals, provides feedback, and delegates appropriately. Manages performance and under-performance.2. Problem solvingProblem solving - Identifies problems, involves others in seeking innovative, simple solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions, responds quickly to new challenges.3. Strategic planningUnderstands the big picture and aligns priorities with the company’s quarterly goals, annual goals and broader goals. Measures outcomes, uses feedback to change as needed, evaluates alternatives, solutions oriented, seeks alternatives and broad input, can see connections within complex issues.4. Quality improvementStrives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and the team. Delivers timely and accurate results.5. LeadershipAccepts responsibility for own work, develops trust and credibility, demonstrates honest and ethical behavior. Provides valuable input to the leadership team. Can lead people in directions that they do not want to go and to get them to accomplish things that they otherwise would not.

  • Creative Group Head - Checkers

    • May 2018 - Nov 2021

    The position requires high level design input, conceptualisation, strategy and excellentdesign skills. It also requires a good manager, capable of leading and managing a studio of designers. As a member of the management team, the position requires high-level reporting, continuous innovative thinking and problem solving and the person will contribute to the overall leadership of the company, in addition growing and nurturing the design team.Key roles and responsibilities:1. Managing peopleCoaches, evaluates, develops and inspires people. Sets expectations, recognises achievements, manages conflict, aligns the performance goals of their team with company goals, provides feedback, and delegates appropriately. Manages performance and under-performance.2. Problem solvingProblem solving - Identifies problems, involves others in seeking innovative, simple solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions, responds quickly to new challenges.3. Strategic planning Understands the big picture and aligns priorities with the company’s quarterly goals, annual goals and broader goals. Measures outcomes, uses feedback to change as needed, evaluates alternatives, solutions oriented, seeks alternatives and broad input, can see connections within complex issues.4. Quality improvementStrives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and the team. Delivers timely and accurate results. 5. LeadershipAccepts responsibility for own work, develops trust and credibility, demonstrates honest and ethical behavior. Provides valuable input to the leadership team. Can lead people in directions that they do not want to go and to get them to accomplish things that they otherwise would not.

  • Senior Digital Art Director

    • Aug 2015 - May 2018

    As Digital Senior Art Director it is your duty to conceptualise, design and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the client’s brand, positioning and messaging though all brand touch points and effectively communicate the strategic intent for each tactic.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for art direction and graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion and delivery. Work closely and collaboratively with other teams on all creative projects. Personally work on graphic development. Follow the company’s brand identity standards and guidelines. Interact with project managers, designers, developers and strategists to develop creative concepts and executions. Work closely with PM’s to keep all projects on track. Interprets company needs and develops concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within time constraints.Work within given time frames and log time accurately and dailyPresents design work at various stages to parties involved for review and final approval. Supports the PR, Project Management, Content, Social Media and Sales teams in creating sales materials. Assist in the education and development of other Graphic Designers within the teamCompletion of other tasks and duties as assigned.

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  Open Window Creative Hub

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Freelance Snr Art Director

    • Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

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  LISOF

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Lecturer and Creative

    • Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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  Gloo Digital Design

  • Johannesburg

  • Creative

    • Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Johannesburg

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  Aqua Online

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Designer

    • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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  24 carrots catering & events

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Senior Designer

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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  Merz and Matters

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Senior Designer

    • Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

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  Primedia Group

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Designer

    • Jun 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa