Professional Summary .
Resourceful and detail-driven Graphic Designer with 6+ years of experience delivering engaging and brand-aligned visual content for corporate, NGO, and public-facing sectors. Adept in Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX layout design, social media marketing support, and print/digital branding. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to meet deadlines and drive brand visibility.
Work Experience .
Santam Insurance
Freelance Graphic Designer Remote | Oct 2025 - PresentVNL (Village n Life)
Senior Graphic Designer Cape Town | Sep 2024 – Mar 2025- Designed brand-consistent digital and print collateral for hospitality clients including signage, vehicle wraps, brochures, and web banners.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop visual campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Introduced a new design system that reduced turnaround times by 25%.
ASSA (Actuarial Society of SA)
Design and Marketing Assistant Cape Town | Apr 2023 – Nov 2023- Produced graphics for web and email marketing (Mailchimp, Google Analytics reporting support).
- Managed social media visuals and layout designs.
- Assisted with website content updates and campaign design execution.
Pixelfaerie
Graphic/Creative Designer Cape Town | Dec 2021 – Mar 2023- Created visual assets for international clients using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.
- Supported pitch deck and layout design for business presentations.
- Worked in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround requirements.
Dubani Creatives
Creative Director & Graphic Designer Remote | Jan 2019 – Present- Built brand identities, flyers, posters, packaging, and social content for local SMEs.
- Consulted with clients on concept development and digital transformation through design.
- Developed and maintained client websites using WordPress.
Education .
BTech: Graphic Design (Cum Laude)
Durban University of Technology Jan 2014 – Nov 2017NC: IT Systems Development
CapaCiTi Tech Accelerator Mar 2020 – Mar 2021National Senior Certificate
Intsebenziswano Senior Secondary 2013Certifications .
- Graphic Design Careers (LinkedIn, 2021)
- Intro to Graphic Design (LinkedIn, 2021)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Alison, 2021)
Technical Skills .
PhotoshopIllustrator
After EffectsInDesign
LightroomWordPress
MailchimpGoogle Analytics
Print LayoutUI/UX
Soft Skills .
Creative Problem Solving
Client Communication
Deadline Management
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration