Asanda Qumelwana

I am a talent driven and flexible designer, I can jump from graphic design to fashion and advertising. Creative and detail oriented designer with a strong passion for visual story telling and brand Identity, I able to work independently and as part of the team, collaborated work with Buyers, Manufactures Printers and the Photographers. I can handle pressure well and ensure that all work is delivered on time.

Graphic Designer - TFG - Cape Town, South Africa

(2020)

Currently employed as a graphic designer at TFG, Designing for Totalsports own brand. Brand: TS Apparel and Accessories, Department: Menswear & Boyswear, Period: 4 years

• Trend Research - Stay updated with new trends, colour flow and garment styling updates to inspire new concepts.
• Create Apparel Graphics - Design Prints, patterns, Logos and Branding for TS activewear and accessories.
• Tech Pack Preparation - Create detailed mockups and specifications for production including colourways and print placements.
• Assert Management - Organize and maintain a library of design files, templates and branding pack.
• Participate in fittings and sample reviews to ensure the graphics look good on actual garment.
• Maintain brand identity by following brand guidlines or evolving the graphic style.

Junior Graphic Designer - SWAGG - Cape Town, South Africa

(2018 - 2020)

Golf and active lifestyle clothing brand. Period: 3 years

• Research new range ideas and trends
• Design cads for new garments.
• Setup artworks for sublimation, screen printing and embroidery etc.
• Create catalogue layout for buyers.
• Design social media post adverts, Large format prints for Markerting, Magazine and newspaper ads.
• Assist photographer in taking garment pictures.
• Deep etching garment photos for website.

Graphic Design Internship - Brantex - Cape Town, South Africa

Brand: Caterpillar Clothing

• Designing CADS layout for garment manufacturing and buyers catalogue.
• Designing and preparing clothing graphics for print and embroidery.
• To Research trends and develop the seasonal looks for Caterpillar brand.
• Design print adverts layouts for newspaper and magazine marketing
• Create catalogue layout for buyers.
• Using Tech packs on excel to detail a garment construction.

National Diploma - Graphic Design - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2007 - 2010)

Matric - Ntlalo Senior Secondary School (2004)