Kelsey Dobie
Head of Creative Product at Engage Video Group- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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Ashton Kirsten
Kelsey is a best-in-class creative with a keen eye for problem-solving, creative execution, and compelling brand strategy. Having worked with Kelsey on both local and international brands, I can safely say that the creative product she oversees is truly one of a kind. As a manager, she constantly encourages her team to push the boundaries of creativity, flavour and flair. She is confident, sympathetic, and thoughtful in all that she tackles so boldly.
Gemma Scholtz
A more passionate foodie x creative you'll struggle to find. Kelsey is equal parts strategic, creative, and smart and her ability to problem solve complex creative issues is the quality is admirable. Kelsey has been pivotal in developing our first-in-market product at Engage Video Group and it's been a pleasure working together the past 3 years. I'd count myself truly lucky if our careers cross paths again!
Ashton Kirsten
Kelsey is a best-in-class creative with a keen eye for problem-solving, creative execution, and compelling brand strategy. Having worked with Kelsey on both local and international brands, I can safely say that the creative product she oversees is truly one of a kind. As a manager, she constantly encourages her team to push the boundaries of creativity, flavour and flair. She is confident, sympathetic, and thoughtful in all that she tackles so boldly.
Gemma Scholtz
A more passionate foodie x creative you'll struggle to find. Kelsey is equal parts strategic, creative, and smart and her ability to problem solve complex creative issues is the quality is admirable. Kelsey has been pivotal in developing our first-in-market product at Engage Video Group and it's been a pleasure working together the past 3 years. I'd count myself truly lucky if our careers cross paths again!
Ashton Kirsten
Kelsey is a best-in-class creative with a keen eye for problem-solving, creative execution, and compelling brand strategy. Having worked with Kelsey on both local and international brands, I can safely say that the creative product she oversees is truly one of a kind. As a manager, she constantly encourages her team to push the boundaries of creativity, flavour and flair. She is confident, sympathetic, and thoughtful in all that she tackles so boldly.
Gemma Scholtz
A more passionate foodie x creative you'll struggle to find. Kelsey is equal parts strategic, creative, and smart and her ability to problem solve complex creative issues is the quality is admirable. Kelsey has been pivotal in developing our first-in-market product at Engage Video Group and it's been a pleasure working together the past 3 years. I'd count myself truly lucky if our careers cross paths again!
Ashton Kirsten
Kelsey is a best-in-class creative with a keen eye for problem-solving, creative execution, and compelling brand strategy. Having worked with Kelsey on both local and international brands, I can safely say that the creative product she oversees is truly one of a kind. As a manager, she constantly encourages her team to push the boundaries of creativity, flavour and flair. She is confident, sympathetic, and thoughtful in all that she tackles so boldly.
Gemma Scholtz
A more passionate foodie x creative you'll struggle to find. Kelsey is equal parts strategic, creative, and smart and her ability to problem solve complex creative issues is the quality is admirable. Kelsey has been pivotal in developing our first-in-market product at Engage Video Group and it's been a pleasure working together the past 3 years. I'd count myself truly lucky if our careers cross paths again!
Experience
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Engage Video Group
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South Africa
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Creative Product
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Jul 2022 - Present
I manage the creative direction and development of our core products from a deep understanding of what success looks like for our brand partners and the audience. I manage a team of creatives from a product perspective to ensure they produce high-quality work that aligns with the overall strategy.
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Creative Product Lead | Food
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
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Creative Development Manager
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Oct 2019 - Aug 2021
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99c Advertising & Communications Agency
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Freelance Art Director
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2019
I worked as a freelance art director in the digital department at 99c Advertising & Communications Agency. I worked primarily on the Checkers account focussed on social and online design assets. I worked as a freelance art director in the digital department at 99c Advertising & Communications Agency. I worked primarily on the Checkers account focussed on social and online design assets.
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Silwood Kitchen
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Student
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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The Brand Cartel
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South Africa
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Designer
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
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Brand Union
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
I completed a month Internship at Brand Union Dubai and gained a broad knowledge of the branding industry as well as design as a whole. It also gave me a perspective of working in an international market. I completed a month Internship at Brand Union Dubai and gained a broad knowledge of the branding industry as well as design as a whole. It also gave me a perspective of working in an international market.
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M&C Saatchi Abel
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South Africa
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design Intern
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
I went in for a week internship in order to gain a brief look into the industry. I went in for a week internship in order to gain a brief look into the industry.
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Education
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2018 - 2018
Silwood School of Cookery
Certificate, Cordons Bleus Cookery -
2013 - 2016
Vega School
BA Creative Brand Communications, Specializing in Graphic designa and Art direction -
York High School
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