Elrisha Du Plooy

Creative and versatile Graphic Designer with extensive experience delivering print, digital and publication design across the healthcare, publishing, financial services, manufacturing, education and real estate industries. Skilled in transforming concepts into high-quality creative solutions, from branding and marketing campaigns to commercial print production, publication layout and large-format advertising. Experienced in producing artwork that meets both creative objectives and technical production requirements.

Recognised for strong attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, remote and collaborative environments. Proficient in modern design software, AI-assisted workflows and project management platforms to improve efficiency while maintaining exceptional quality.

Contract Graphic Designer at Insurance Desk | Mortgage Desk | Will Desk

• Designed flyers, brochures and promotional material
• Created interactive PDFs and presentations
• Produced social media graphics
• Scheduled content using GoHighLevel
• Prepared print-ready artwork
• Worked remotely while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Maintained consistency by working within detailed brand guidelines

Contract Graphic Designer & Marketing Designer at MedicAlert UK

• Designed brochures, flyers, posters and leaflets
• Created social media campaigns and promotional graphics
• Designed billboard advertising
• Produced bus advertising and bus tear campaigns
• Designed telephone kiosk advertising
• Created pull-up banners and exhibition material
• Produced jewellery care guides
• Designed promotional graphics for website content
• Produced confidential internal financial documents and branded corporate material
• Prepared commercial print-ready artwork
• Managed workflow using Trello
• Collaborated with the team using Slack

Freelance Listing Administrator & Marketing Support at Soukop Property Group Ballito & Mandini

• Managed online property listings
• Responded to customer enquiries
• Scheduled appointments for agents
• Managed Facebook business pages
• Created Facebook pages for individual agents
• Scheduled content using Meta Business Suite
• Designed promotional graphics
• Edited property photographs
• Managed workflow using Asana

Online English Teacher (Remote) at Ames English | LatinHire | Kyna for Kids

• Taught one-to-one and classes of up to eight students
• Planned engaging lessons
• Built strong student relationships
• Maintained lesson records
• Worked independently from home

Graphic Designer at Contact Publications

Produced professional magazine layouts and publication artwork while supporting digital marketing and editorial processes.

• Publication layout
• Proofreading
• WordPress content updates
• Email campaigns
• Basic image editing
• Preparing artwork for commercial printing

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance

• Branding
• Brochures
• Flyers
• Posters
• Business Cards
• Social Media Graphics
• Production Artwork

Graphic Designer at Dennison Publishing

Designed and produced multiple specialist publications while supporting both editorial and customer service functions.

• Magazine layout
• Catalogue production
• Proofreading
• Article editing
• WordPress updates
• Website banners
• Sourcing photography
• Sage invoicing
• Answering customer enquiries
• Preparing print-ready artwork

Print Production & Graphic Designer at PostNet

Supported commercial printing operations through artwork preparation, print production and customer service while maintaining quality standards.

• Commercial digital printing
• Large-format printing
• Finishing
• Laminating
• Binding
• File preparation
• Customer support

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant at Outa Africa Manufacturing

Provided front office administration and customer support while assisting with the daily operation of the business.

• Reception
• Answering telephones
• Customer service
• Email correspondence
• Filing
• General administration

Print Production & Graphic Designer at Bizlink

Worked in a fast-paced commercial print environment producing professional printed products from artwork preparation through to final finishing.

• Commercial printing up to A0
• Business card production
• Binding
• Laminating
• Cutting and finishing
• Print quality control
• Customer service

Short Learning Program in Introduction to Desktop Publishing and Design – Vega School of Brand Leadership (2016-08 – 2016-08)

Advanced 120 Hour TEFL Certificate in English Language Teaching – Teach TEFL (2020-10 – 2020-10)