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Rakesh Singh

Senior Graphic Designer at TBWA\ South Africa
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Rakesh Singh, a seasoned Senior Graphic Designer with 11 years of experience in the City of Cape Town, boasts proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, possessing skills in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, and Finished Artist.
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Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Skills
  • Graphic Design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Finished Artist
  • Indesign
  • Illustrator
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Credentials

  • B2B Foundations: Social Media Marketing
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2024
    - May, 2026
  • Marketing Strategy for Designers
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - May, 2026
  • Content Creation: Strategy and Tools
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • How to use ChatGPT for Content Creation
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Designing Microinteractions with Figma
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Figma Essential Training: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Photoshop Retouching Techniques: Faces
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2016
    - May, 2026
  • Photoshop Retouching Techniques: Faces
    Lynda.com
    Jul, 2016
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • TBWA\ South Africa
    • South Africa
    • Advertising Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Graphic Designer
      • Jul 2018 - Present

      Layout and Art Direction of retail print materialDesign of graphic elements used in retail and promotional materialRoll out of advertising campaigns to various elementsEnsuring the correct use of client corporate identitiesWork in a team as well as independentlyTake on additional responsibilitiesWork with Creative Directors and Group Heads to produce quality workTake work to repro-ready stage

    • Graphic Designer
      • Mar 2013 - Present

      Layout and Art Direction of retail print materialDesign of graphic elements used in retail and promotional materialRoll out of advertising campaigns to various elementsEnsuring the correct use of client corporate identitiesWork in a team as well as independentlyTake on additional responsibilities Work with Creative Directors and Group Heads to produce quality workTake work to repro-ready stage

  • Hirt & Carter
    • Durban Area, South Africa
    • DTP Operator
      • Apr 2008 - Feb 2013
      • Durban Area, South Africa

      Follow correct job brief from manager. Read and understand work ticket before performing the task at handFrom disk supplied to make-up and supply high-res pdf using the agreed workflow - APOGEE X system.Preflight pdfs supplied on disk and to check size, cropping and colour as required on the work ticketEnsure job complies with standards.Supply certified contract proofs (sherpa proofs) for colour and contentSupply electronic proof for client to approve artwork – web approvalPrepping of possies at correct screen ruling / angles.Time management via MIS systems (Blick, Prism and Simplicity)Verify compliance to standards / briefing – understanding changes to each job – apply corrections accordinglyEnsuring that proof is signed before submitting jobs for productionEnsuring that the correct files are copied to the relevant production departmentsEnsuring quality measures are in place – paying attention to accuracy of colour, fonts, design elements and final sizes from the product briefEnsuring that job is checked against b/w laser output to confirm accuracyCost management by ensuring completion of tasks in the specified time, eliminate overtime, reduce error rate, and contain material costs.Ensure that all capturing information regarding time and stock is entered correctly on PRISM for costing purposesAccurate time captureInterpersonal relationship i.e. function well within the teamEnsuring compliance to legislative requirements eg; Company policies / legal requirementsConduct regular system housekeeping to maintain available space on server by Archiving / Retrieving of artworkComputer Maintenance and HousekeepingMaintains efficient back up procedures of all jobs.Creates working folders within the server.Ensures artwork in server as per repro number.Maintains system performance and integrity.Prioritizes work within the department based on Repro plan.Achieves daily output as per plan.

  • Stratcom
    • Rivonia, Gauteng
    • Jnr. Finished Artist
      • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007
      • Rivonia, Gauteng

      Junior Finishd Artist for a packaging design companyFlexo print ready artwork.

Education

  • 2021 - 2021
    Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
    Certificate of Completion, User Experience Design
  • 2020 - 2020
    Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
    Entrepreneurial Thinking
  • 2019 - 2019
    Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
    Digital Content and Copywriting
  • 2018 - 2018
    Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
    Social Media Marketing
  • 2017 - 2017
    KZN Business Training Centre
    NQF Level: NQF 4, Business Presentation Skills - Accredited
  • 2016 - 2016
    KZN Business Training Centre
    NQF Level: NQF 4, Team Leader - Accredited
  • 1993 - 1997
    Stanmore Secondary School
  • Centre for Fine Art and Design
    Graphic Design

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