Sithembiso Manana

Creative Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience across print and digital design, multimedia content, branding and visual communications, including three years in-house at Mamelodi Sundowns FC. Skilled in developing brand-aligned creative across digital, social media, print, website, stadium and live-event platforms. Experienced in managing multiple briefs from concept to final delivery, collaborating with marketing, commercial, media and sponsorship teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong grounding in layout, typography, brand consistency and quality control.

Graphic Designer (Brand & Marketing Communications) at Mamelodi Sundowns FC (2023-08 – 2026-06)

• Led creative delivery across digital, social media, website, commercial, matchday and stadium platforms.
• Designed social media content, digital advertising, LED boards, stadium branding and promotional campaigns.
• Developed campaign concepts and brand-aligned content supporting marketing, sponsorship and fan engagement.
• Delivered creative for major competitions and campaigns, including CAF, Betway Champions League, AFL and Club World Cup-related campaigns.
• Managed multiple creative briefs while keeping to brand guidelines, quality and production standards.
• Worked with marketing, media, commercial and sponsorship teams to meet tight deadlines.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Enlightened Kreatives (2018-01 – Present)

• Developed brand identities, marketing collateral, digital campaigns and social media content for diverse clients.
• Designed billboards, outdoor and environmental branding and backdrops, including campaigns for larger clients such as Bathu.
• Managed projects from briefing and concept development through revisions, production and final delivery.
• Defined scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables while managing client expectations.
• Produced print and digital materials aligned with each client’s brand.

IT Support at Mikuwo Construction & Projects (2016 – 2018)

• Provided hardware, software and network support, and managed user accounts, backups and system updates.
• Documented IT processes and coordinated with external vendors for repairs and procurement.

Safety Practitioner at Trapro SHE Consulting (2013 – 2015)

MATRIC – Jabulani Technical High School (2011 – 2011)

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing in Digital Marketing – GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE (2021 – 2021)

Microsoft Digital Literacy v1.0 in Digital Literacy – MICROSOFT IMAGINE ACADEMY (2021 – 2021)

Graphic Design in Graphic Design – UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO (2022 – 2022)

Fundamentals of Graphic Design in Graphic Design – CALARTS (2022 – 2022)

Technical Support Fundamentals in Technical Support – GOOGLE (2022 – 2022)