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Matthew Van Der Merwe

Self Employed at M&M carpentry & construction
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Matthew Van Der Merwe, a seasoned graphic designer with 2+ years of experience in project management, design, and art direction, holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and proficiency in English, Afrikaans, and Zulu.
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Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Afrikaans Full professional proficiency
  • zulu Elementary proficiency
Skills
  • Graphic Designer
  • Photographers
  • Creative Concept Design
  • Illustration
  • Sculpture
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Matthew Van Der Merwe is a skilled Graphic Designer based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Greenside Design Center, and has also completed a NQF7 in High School Equivalence Certificate Program from St Davids Marist Inanda. Matthew is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, and Zulu, and has a strong foundation in public speaking.

Credentials

  • Photography (Fundamental & Advanced)
    Phoenix Studio’s
    Feb, 2010
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • M&M carpentry & construction
    • Western Cape, South Africa
    • Self Employed
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • Western Cape, South Africa

      Project management, Design, and subcontractor.

  • Mbongiworks
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Designer
      • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Interactive designer

  • Condriac
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Art Director
      • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Art direction, Design and team lead

  • Point Group Marketing Services Partner
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Visual Merchandiser / DTP Designer
      • Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Design, Visual Merchandising, and DTP

  • Black Khaki Brand Communicators
    • the Meida mill
    • Designer
      • Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
      • the Meida mill

      Design and DTP

  • Nike
    • South Africa
    • Visual Merchandiser / Designer
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
      • South Africa

      Design, Art direction and Visual Merchandiser

  • Aperture Designs
    • South Africa
    • My old personal brand
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
      • South Africa

      A fully comprehensive graphic and multimedia design studio.

  • ACCO Brands
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Rexel SA Graphic designer/ Marketing assistant
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • St Joseph's Marist Rondebosch
    • Rondebosch. Cape town.
    • Senior school substitute Art teacher
      • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Rondebosch. Cape town.

      Teaching grades 8 – 12 (course work), setting up an exhibition for the students to show case work.

  • S&W CC contractors
    • Swellendam
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Swellendam

      Overseeing building alterations and additions to a private residence in Swellendam, WCProject Management and Operations Management Management of Contractors on site Consulting in terms of Design Concepts and Interior DesignDesign, creation, manufacture and installations Budget Control Maintenance and repairsReason for leaving: The project is nearing completion and I wish to gain more exposure and experience in Graphic Design projects.

  • St David's Marist Inanda
    • Canoe club coach (part time)
      • Jan 2010 - Nov 2013

  • Enduro World mag
    • Linden JHB
    • Graphic designer
      • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
      • Linden JHB

      Internship - Enduro World Mag - Graphics & Layout (June 2013 Edition)Conceptual development, Layout, Graphics for ads, Photography

Education

  • 2011 - 2013
    Greenside Design Center
    Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • 1997 - 2009
    St Davids Marist Inanda
    NQf7, High School Equivalence Certificate Program

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