2026 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Accomplished Creative Design Specialist with 35 years of industry experience spanning commercial advertising, brand strategy, publishing, and academic leadership. Holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Graphic Design from Eduvos, 2025/6 (with distinctions in Design Thinking, Professional Practice, and Advanced Portfolio Design) complemented by over seven years of experience in high school, tertiary education and academic facilitation. Recognised expert in multi-channel campaigns, structural packaging, print production.
Creator of curriculum architecture across both corporate agency and private higher education environments.
Project Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at Media Maestro (2026-01 – Present)
Multi-media design planning, campaign execution, procurement support, and account coordination across commercial advertising portfolios. Directing end-to-end print production, media buying, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder relations.
Educational Facilitator (Graphic Design) at Eduvos Private Higher Education (2022-01 – 2026-12)
Assisted with the establishment of the Graphic Design department in the Faculty of Humanities, EL. Facilitated pre-degree and NQF 5 student tutoring, curriculum support, served as an examination invigilator, and facilitation in the academic resource centre, and Honours student.
Online Graphic Design Lecturer at Independent / Remote (2020-01 – 2022-12)
Private turoring and portfolio curation. Delivered higher education instruction across NQF levels 5 & 6, alongside online GED curriculum facilitation.
Lecturer, Co-HOD & Online Learning Lead at ELMI College (2018-01 – 2020-12)
Delivered lectures for higher certificates in Graphic Design & Cambridge Curriculum (Grades 11–12), and NQF levels 5 & 6, Graphic Design Higher and Advanced Diploma levels. Headed the institution's transition to remote digital learning platforms during lockdown. Curriculum brief content creator.
Business Owner & Managing Member at Debra Joy Design & Publish CC (2007-01 – 2017-12)
Provided publishing, event management, and pharmaceutical product development, the likes of Maximor. Executed large-scale product development and pilot advertising campaigns.
Media Manager & Designer at M2 Advertising / Multilayer Agency (2007-01 – 2020-12)
Executed print, radio, and television media planning, pagination, camera-ready artwork, and quality control for high-volume commercial collateral. Directed comprehensive corporate campaigns, identity programs, packaging design, and POS displays.
Graphic Designer, Publisher & Events Manager at River Publications (1995-01 – 2006-12)
Spearheaded layout, design and publishing for Mercedes-Benz and DaimlerChrysler, including holding the title of African Designer for Global Supplier magazine. Coordinated high-profile large-scale events, acting as a planning committee member for the 26,000-attendee Mercedes-Benz Family Fun Day and media centre official during the 1995 Rugby World Cup in East London.
Student to Lead Junior Designer at Design Graphix (1990-01 – 1995-12)
Created immersive brand experiences, from custom sets and trade show stands to multi-channel campaigns and product launches, for Sun International venues and South Africa Tourism at the World Travel Fair.
BA Honours in Graphic Design in Graphic Design – Eduvos (2024-01 – 2025-12)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Graphic Design – Eduvos (2023-01 – 2023-12)
National Diploma in Graphic Design in Graphic Design – East London Technical College in conjunction with PE Technikon and Border Technikon (1990-01 – 1992-12)
Matric – Cambridge High School (1987-01 – 1987-12)
