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Zumurrud (zummi) Rinquest is a seasoned creative professional with 20+ years of experience in art direction, concept development, and design. She has led various roles, including Managing Director, Senior Designer & Art Director, and Group Head Art Director/Designer, at prominent agencies such as Curious & Creative, Ogilvy & Mather, and The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town. Zummi holds a Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising and has completed various courses, including the Business Incubation Programme and Developing Women in Leadership Course.

Experience

  • Curious&Creative
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2013 - Present
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Having built Curious & Creative from the ground up since 2013, I went through the transition from Creative Director and Founder to Managing Partner. With ever-evolving demands, my role has required many different hats. Today, we run a bespoke, all woman full-service agency with a variety of corporate and retail clients. Creating world class design, building brand love, nurturing relationships and attracting the best talent are what make my current role so much more than a mere title.

  • Ogilvy & Mather
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Senior Designer & Art Director
      • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Conceptualise, Art Direction and Design. Brands worked on comprise: - Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority - Volkswagen SA - Mondelez: Halls

  • The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Group Head Art Director/Designer
      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Conceptualise, Art Direction and Design. Mentoring colleagues and new recruits. Brands worked on comprise: - Woolworths - American Swiss - V&A Waterfront - Elizabeth Arden - Hip HopLoeries Finalist in 2011 (V&A Waterfront)

  • The Jupiter Drawing Room South Africa
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Group Head Art Director/ Designer
      • Mar 2005 - Dec 2008
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Art Direction, Concept Development and Design. Overseeing a team of 12. Mentoring colleagues and new recruits. Brands worked on comprise of the EDCON Group below: - Edgars - Boardmans - Temptations - Prato

  • Vernon John Design
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Graphic Designer
      • 2003 - 2005
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Conceptulaise, Art Direction, Design (logo & packaging) and DTP.Brands worked on comprise: - Woolworths - Foschini - Island Club - Waverley Hills

Education

  • 2015 - 2017
    The Innovator Trust
    Business Incubation Programme
  • 1999 - 2001
    Ruth Prowse School of Art
    Diploma, Graphic Design & Advertising
  • 2019 -
    Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town
    Developing Women in Leadership Course
  • 2017 -
    GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
    Finance for Non-Financial Managers Course

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