Welcome to my creative realm! With over 14 years of experience in the industry, I thrive on shaping and elevating brands through compelling visual communication. Renowned for blending innovation with strategic thinking, my dynamic skill set encompasses graphic design, illustration, web design, and online marketing.
Key Soft Skills:
🚀 Leadership: Inspiring creative teams to achieve project goals and guiding them through the artistic journey.
💬 Communication: Articulating creative concepts to both team members and clients, ensuring a seamless collaboration.
🤝 Collaboration: Working harmoniously with cross-functional teams and clients to bring visions to life.
✨ Creativity: Fostering an innovative work environment and inspiring out-of-the-box thinking.
🔄 Adaptability: Embracing new technologies and adapting to evolving project requirements and industry trends.
⏰ Time Management: Effectively managing time and resources to meet project deadlines without compromising quality.
🛠️ Problem Solving: Addressing challenges creatively and navigating unexpected obstacles with composure.
🤝 Client Relations: Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering exceptional results.
🔍 Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in design work and refining projects to meet the highest quality standards.
🌐 Empathy: Understanding and incorporating diverse perspectives and feedback in a constructive manner.
🌈 Open-Mindedness: Embracing new ideas and perspectives, fostering a culture of diversity of thought.
💼 Negotiation Skills: Balancing creative aspirations with practical considerations in negotiations with clients and stakeholders.
Join me on this artistic journey, where creativity meets strategy, and let's transform visions into captivating realities.
WELL-KNOWN BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH
☛ EXPERIENCE - ART DIRECTOR 2012 - PRESENT
Transferred to the USA to head up the expansion of the branch into a global market. During this 2 year stay the branch won the award of Best SME Digital Marketing Agency and came 2nd in the peoples choice Digital Marketing Agency in 2023. Apart from leading a team both local and globally, I am capable of jumping onto projects and being hands on with the development and delivery where needed. This ensures my skill set remains current. Below are a few key areas of duties.
Lead a creative team in conceptualizing and executing visual solutions for diverse projects.
Developed and maintained brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all design elements.
Successfully managed and delivered multiple design projects within established timelines and budgets.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to understand vision and requirements.
Develop and oversee the execution of creative concepts.
Design visually appealing graphics for various platforms and mediums.
Ensure consistency in design elements across different channels.
Create custom illustrations to enhance visual storytelling.
Design and maintain visually compelling websites.
Ensure user-friendly navigation and responsive design.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of brand guidelines.
Ensure brand consistency across all visual elements.
Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, content writers, videographers, photographers and illustrators.
Foster a creative and collaborative work environment.
☛ HARD SKILLS
Adobe Suite
Wordpress
Microsoft Office
Canva
Google Suite
Graphic Design
Illustration
Animation
Video Editing
Photo Editing
Mac and PC
Print Marketing
Digital Marketing
HTML / CSS
Layout Design