Zane Badenhorst

Versatile Graphic & Web Designer with more than nine years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, corporate identity, and production-ready artwork. Experienced across visual communication materials and structured design workflows. Detail-oriented, organized, and confident working in fast-paced environments where accuracy and deadlines are essential. Based in South Africa and fully equipped to work remotely with a reliable setup and disciplined workflow.

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.

Certified Adobe Web & Graphic Design - Graphic Design - Pixel Craft (2016 - 2016)

Matric - Afrikaans, English, Economics, Business Studies, Biology, Geography - Delmas High School (2007 - 2007)