Louis Bester

Multidisciplinary designer with 10+ years of experience Designing and Maintaining brands, campaigns, and digital experiences that are made to be memorable and personable. Blending strategy, creativity, teamwork and a hands-on approach resulting in a message that communicates clearly and resonates with stakeholders. A confident approach that balances imagination with specific, measurable real-world results.

Designer - Brandelic/Minu

(2026-03)

Created visual designs and brand identities meant for digital viewing and large scale printing.

Freelance Designer - Self-Employed

(2020-01 - 2026-01)

Created visual identities, illustrations, and branded assets for clients across education, entertainment, lifestyle and entrepreneurial sectors.

Ad hoc/freelance graphic design lecturer - Open Window

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

Diploma course supervision, class facilitation and administration.

• Reason for leaving: Contract Finished

Graphic Design lecturer - Damelin

(2016-01 - 2017-11)

Head of 1st year course content creation/supervision of tests and exams.

• Reason for leaving: Gradated Honours and moved to CTU

Visual Communication & Graphic Design lecturer - CTU

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

1st-3rd year course supervision, class facilitation and administration.

• Reason for leaving: Contract Finished

Ad hoc/freelance graphic design lecturer - Vega School

(2020-03 - 2020-05)

Diploma course supervision, class facilitation and administration.

• Reason for leaving: Contract Finished

Lead Designer - SilverChalk

(2015-02 - 2016-04)

Created visual identities, packaging and branded assets for a variety of clients. Coordinated production workflows between design office and external print vendors.

• Reason for leaving: Continued Studies and began lecturing

B.A. Hons - Strategic Brand Communication and Management - Vega School (2018)

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design - Design School South Africa (2014)

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies - University of Pretoria (2010 - 2011)