Graphic Designer - Gluedevil - Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
(2023-02 - 2025-08)
Reported to Marketing Manager
- Designed all marketing and corporate materials, including signage, posters, catalogues, trade show displays, and magazine publications, ensuring alignment with Gluedevil's CI/branding.
- Created and managed NPD labels and client product artwork from concept to national roll out, adhering to safety data sheets, deadlines, and client/brand guidelines.
- Developed custom product and display boxes for maximum retail impact.
- Collaborated with local and international suppliers to ensure shelf-ready products.
- Managed and designed external marketing campaigns, corporate goodie bags, and event materials for trade shows and work functions.
- Oversaw in-house printing and cutting, prioritizing schedules to support business operations.
- Produced accurate corporate catalogues with full product details, coordinating with printers for national dispatch.
- Supported departments with design requests for team events, meetings, and branch-specific artwork.
- Designed annual branded stationery (pens, diaries, calendars) with unique Gluedevil quotes, meeting pre-December deadlines.
- Liaised with departments to deliver time-sensitive projects, ensuring seamless production and logistics.
Graphic & Web Designer / Marketing - Fasteners Direct (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria
(2017 - 2020)
Termination Reason: Retrenched (Economic Downturn due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
- Creating and Implementing marketing strategies.
- Creating new marketing ideas.
- Designing adverts for all marketing platforms.
- IT Relations.
- Designing and managing of the Opencart website and online store.
- Visual merchandising and stock layout.
- Store Floor Planning.
- Organizing open days with suppliers.
- Organizing events to create awareness of the Fats brand.
Design, Printing & Applications - Adstuff Creative Marketing & Revo Kayaks - Durban
(2016 - 2017)
Termination Reason: Relocated to Pretoria
- Design artwork for projects.
- Manage Printing Department.
- Run project prints and ensure prints are of high quality and to client specifications.
- Ensure prints are applied correctly.
- Plan project process
- Liaise with other departments for progress reports.
- Perform final quality checks on projects before shipping.
- Design artwork for kayaks.
- Cut vinyl stencils for spraying process.
- Manage application process of decals.
- Perform quality check after spraying process.
Manager KZN & EC - Delta Blue Security - KwaZulu-Natal & Eastern Cape
(2013 - 2016)
- Locations: Richards Bay, Empangeni, Stanger, Durban, Clairwood, Kokstad, Newcastle, Ladysmith, East London
- Managed operations for nine RTT & Reclamation sites, overseeing 106 armed guards, conducting site inspections, and coordinating high-value escorts to ensure security and efficiency.
- Handled administration, including employee hiring, terminations, and workforce management, maintaining seamless site operations.
- Supported marketing initiatives by contributing to campaign materials and strategies, aligning with company objectives.
- Liaised with clients to address needs, resolve issues, and ensure high satisfaction, fostering strong relationships across multiple locations.
