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Zikhona Mhlauli
Graphic Design
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Adept Graphic Designer with a proven track record at OM & Barker, enhancing brand visibility and engagement through innovative social media graphics and print materials. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional Adobe Creative Suite mastery and creative problem-solving. Achieved high client satisfaction by delivering impactful designs, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
OM & Barker
02.2022 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
Graphic Designer
Shiloh Assurance Trading as Pexel
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- T - shirt printing
Graphic Designers and Counter Sale
Minuteman Press
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the counter.
- Maintained a clean and organized counter area, ensuring a pleasant environment for customers.
- Professionally answered telephones and responded to customer inquiries.
- Acquired product knowledge and proposed changes to current products and new product concepts.
- Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.
- Preparing artwork for printing
- Clothing printing
- Quotation and invoicing every completed job
- Printing on Large forma, Heat press and Mamaki Flat Base
Graphic Designer and Office Admin
Nico Emergence Lights
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Quotations and invoicing.
Graphic Designer
X Spark Design and Advertising
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
Education
Office Administration
Varsity Collage
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Interior And Graphic Design
Port Elizabeth FET College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa06-2010
Skills
Graphic design
Logo design
Social media design
Logo creation
Digital design
Print design
Digital graphics
Branding
Layout design
Packaging design
Adobe after effects
Adobe creative suite
Software
Timeline
Graphic Designer
OM & Barker
02.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer
Shiloh Assurance Trading as Pexel
04.2020 - 01.2022
Graphic Designers and Counter Sale
Minuteman Press
01.2016 - 02.2020
Graphic Designer and Office Admin
Nico Emergence Lights
06.2015 - 01.2016
Graphic Designer
X Spark Design and Advertising
09.2010 - 05.2015
Office Administration
Varsity Collage
04.2001 -
Interior And Graphic Design
Port Elizabeth FET College
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