Digital Designer - Bidvest Commercial Products T/A G.Fox - Germiston, Gauteng
(2023-02)
- Participating in design discussions and giving feedback during planning and strategy meetings.
- Quickly translating ideas into sketches, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Test assets and optimize them based on their performance.
- Iterate new designs based on user feedback.
- Creating digital assets (static, video, and HTML) for a range of platforms (social, display advertising, eCommerce, websites, mobile apps, etc.).
- Creating website assets from hero design to web animations (Web Sliders, Emailers, Social)
- Creating email designs for Evelytic and coordinating the creation of emailers and newsletters in HTML.
- Designing and developing homepages, landing pages, and email concepts.
- Brainstorming and executing concepts for digital advertising.
- Research industry and current design trends to present ideas and concepts for timely digital innovation.
Senior Graphic Designer - Two Mountains Financial Services - Midrand, Gauteng
(2020-02 - 2023-02)
- I led a young team of graphic designers providing design and aesthetics for Two Mountains by creating and assembling images and graphics to produce designs for various platforms for business needs.
- Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a wide range of specialized graphic and/or illustrative material, to include multimedia concepts, as appropriate for Two Mountains.
- Preparing mock-ups and presenting to EXCO before deciding on a final design/concept.
- Editing proofs to the client's specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalizing the artwork.
- Working in hand with internal & external stakeholders, the Marketing manager is to ascertain needs and to develop graphic directions, concepts, and specifications for assigned projects.
- Plan production schedules for the various steps in the design process; analyze and project development costs, and develop project budgets and workflow.
- Identifying, selecting, and coordinating vendors for printing and publication services, as appropriate to the project, may write and process requests for proposals for printing requisitions; identify and recommend contractors, such as typesetters, printers, illustrators, photographers, and cartographers.
- Providing technical advice and guidance, and liaison with production personnel, authors, publishers, clients, and printing representatives on design and technical graphics issues.
- Participating in production and marketing planning group sessions and meetings, on a project basis.
- Writes and edits basic copy, as appropriate, which may include material and social media copy in some instances.
- May coordinate a graphics or photographic library and maintain digital records.
- Custodian of the Two Mountains CI
- Occasionally takes photography for business needs such as burials, events, exco communications, etc...
Head Graphic Designer - 0861Banner - Alberton, Gauteng
(2017-02 - 2020-01)
- Rolling out the Style guide of print media.
- Maintaining and uploading new products on the e-commerce website.
- Pantone swatching and making sure every colour gets printed out correctly.
- Proof checking all print media and job tickets are on the RIP machine for printing.
- Do site visits before quoting a client on large-format printing.
- Designing mockups and presenting to clients.
- Reported directly to the managing director.
- Layout artwork for print in incorrect sizes.
- Reason for leaving: I got a better offer
Graphic Designer - Digiwolf - Boksburg, Gauteng
(2016-01 - 2016-12)
- Customizing catalogs for online publications
- Designing various materials for print and digital collateral, inclusive of branding material, newsletters, social media content & corporate presentations
- Ensuring projects are completed with high quality on deadlines
- Liaising with external printers for printing jobs that we outsourced
- creative artwork for Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns as well as digital marketing.
- Supported the IT Department with Web banners, Vectors, Logos, and App design layout and mock-ups
Junior Graphic Designer - Shoe Empire - Boksburg, Gauteng
(2016-01 - 2016-11)
- Designed and produced signage for shops and in-store displays.
- Created Facebook ads and all the other social media designs.
- Managed online updates for both new and current stock.
- Produced lifestyle photos to convey the desired aesthetic.
- Oversaw style guide implementation across all branches.
- Reason for Leaving: Contract Ended
- Developed innovative design concepts for various clients, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
- Developed custom illustrations for website features, significantly improving user engagement and experience.
- Prepared and shared design drafts, sketches, and layouts to communicate initial progress.
- Created graphics for signage, packaging, and digital promotions using Adobe InDesign.
Intern Graphic Designer - 27Graphix - Vereenging, Gauteng
(2013-03 - 2014-11)
- Maintaining an online presence in all social media platforms
- Designing posters, Letterheads, and business cards
- Assisting the Lead designer with vectors and Shutterstock images
- Designing menu boards
- Reason for leaving: Got a better offer
- Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
- Contributed to project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating with team members for timely completion.
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments, aiding in the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
- Photocopied and printed documents for office team members.
- Filed physical and digital copies of important documents to maintain accurate and consistent records.
- Maintained accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for relevant parties.
- Registered information on database to preserve accurate details.
- Entered and verified computer data to create reliable records.
- Created presentations and printed important documents to prepare for staff meetings.
