Brett Grindlay

Dynamic graphic designer with over 5 years of full-time experience creating high-impact print and brand collateral—including flyers, posters, brochures, and logo development—complemented by a 3.5-year specialization in digital and web design. Proven expertise in translating complex technical workflows into cohesive brand identities and polished layouts. Recognized as a Design Indaba Emerging Creative, I bring a unique blend of technical precision—honed as an image technician for global brands—and creative versatility spanning print design, CMS management, and web development.

Highly motivated and adaptable, I thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments that require simultaneous task management and a collaborative, research-led approach to design.

Career Hiatus (2024-01 – Present)

Taking a planned career hiatus to focus on personal development, independent study, and identifying targeted long-term career goals.

Graphic & Web Designer at OAM (2015-01 – 2023-12)

• Graphic Design: Spent approximately 4 years focused on graphic design, producing a wide range of print and marketing collateral including flyers, posters, trifold brochures, booklets, and calendars, and managing end-to-end print collateral including brochures and logo development.
• Web Design: Transitioned to the web team for 3.5 years, primarily utilizing Divi for layouts.
• UI Focus: Applied graphic design expertise to UI design, banners, mailers, and news posts.

Social Media Content Designer (Part-time) at Opovoo (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed content scheduling and posting across approximately 10 social media pages.
• Designed and curated relevant, on-brand visual content to support each page's engagement and marketing goals.

Graphic Designer & Assistant Operations Manager at DESIGN4T (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Produced a range of print collateral, including branded apparel and promotional pamphlets.
• Collaborated with developers on bug-testing and conceptualizing critical site features.
• Managed operations and utilized CMS platforms for daily content management.

Image Technician & DTP at PRINTNEWS (2009-01 – 2013-12)

• Worked as an image technician; reverse engineering images for sampling and production.
• Optimized pre-production processes to improve print quality for high-profile clients like Nike and Disney.
• Assisted in resolving technical printing issues for one of Cape Town's largest textile printing facilities.

Marketing Designer (Part-time) at Presence (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Designed marketing headers and banners for digital and print campaigns.
• Produced graphic design assets to support brand marketing initiatives.

Facilitator at MIT Fab-Lab (2007-01 – 2008-12)

• Democratized access to prototyping technology, including laser cutters and milling machines.
• Trained the public on specialized hardware and design software.

BA in New Media