Experience

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  Open Communication Cape Town

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Snr Creative Advisor

    • Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the client’s needs and vision.Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind.Preparing mockups and presenting to clients before deciding on a final design/concept.Editing proofs to client’s specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalising artwork.Working and collaborating with other creatives, copywriters, photographers.Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.Adhering to a client’s brand identity and guidelines.Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.Working with external departments to extend concept and visuals to other internal and external marketing-related material.Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/colour codes before being sent to press and production facilities.Work on multiple briefs at the same time.Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas.Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic.Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members.Be a skilled user of design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.Mindful of client’s needs and the time and costs associated with what you will be delivering.Have an active interest in art/design and passionate about the work you deliver.

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  Freelance

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Snr Creative Designer

    • Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Proficiency in;InDesignIllustratorPhotoshopAfter Effects / Premiere ProXDHTML 3DIllustration

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  Oasis Group Holdings

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Creative Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Print and Digital Design Html 5. CSS. Concept Development. Design. Layout. Advertising. Copywriting. Art Direction. Repro. Preparing files for print and web. Studio Environment. Management of event collateral both print and digital. Sign off process. Management of design processes.

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  Clarion Events

  • Newlands, Cape Town

  • Mid Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Newlands, Cape Town

    Concept Development. Design. Digital & Print. Layout. Advertising. UI/IX design and development. Video cutting and editing. Sound. Copywriting. Art Direction. Repro. Preparing files for print and web. Studio Environment. Management of event collateral both print and digital. Sign off process.

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  Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd

  • South Africa
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Graphic Designer / Packaging Designer

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2015

    Colour selection. Layout. Design. Repro. Print and 3D mock up. Present. Packaging design. Marketing Team Support. Concept Development. Design. Digital & Print. Layout. Advertising. UI/IX design and development. Video cutting and editing. Sound. Copywriting. Art Direction. Repro. Preparing files for print and web. Studio Environment. Management of event collateral both print and digital. Sign off process.

  • Marketing Coordinator/ Junior Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

    Colour selection. Layout. Design. Repro. Print and 3D mock up. Present. Packaging design. Marketing Team Support. Concept Development. Design. Digital & Print. Layout. Advertising. Art Direction. Repro. Preparing files for print and web. Studio Environment. Management of event collateral both print and digital. Sign off process.