EDUCATION
JANUARY 2016 - DECEMBER 2018
The Open Window Institute, Centurion - Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication
Double majoring in Communication Design & Photography.
JANUARY 2015 - DECEMBER 2015
Inscape, Menlyn - Higher Certificate in Design Techniques
Focus on areas of graphic design, multimedia design, spatial design, design research and design writing.
JANUARY 2009 - DECEMBER 2013
Waterkloof High School, Waterkloof - Matric Certificate
Distinctions in Design.
EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT
Allegiance Consulting, Highveld - Head of Design
- Overseeing concept development to execution ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, user needs, and business objectives.
- Collaborating closely with product managers and developers to translate business requirements/user insights into compelling, functional designs.
- Leading a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence in design practices.
- Driving user-centric and intuitive design solutions for financial planning.
JANUARY 2022 - OCTOBER 2023
Allegiance Consulting, Highveld - UX/UI Designer
- Creating appealing and intuitive user interfaces for Fintech App.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders, such as developers, and marketing teams.
- Redesigning of CRM software features.
JULY 2018 - DECEMBER 2021
Builders, Sunninghill - Digital Designer
- Responsible for web designs and updating of website
- Social media content creation (Posts, videos, promotions)
- Online marketing material (Google Display Network Ads)
- Working closely with the merchandise, ecommerce, operations, marketing and communication departments to achieve business results.
AUGUST 2017 - FEBRUARY 2018
Platinum Life, Hatfield - Data Generator
- Played a pivotal role in collecting, verifying, and ensuring the accuracy of critical data sets.
- I consistently met tight deadlines by efficiently generating and delivering data reports and updates to support decision-making processes within the organization.
JULY 2016 - DECEMBER 2016
Clearmark, Centurion - Graphic Designer
- Responsible for redesign of company corporate identity
- Creation of Web Banners
- General marketing material amendments
SKILLS & INTERESTS
EXPERTISE
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Xd, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
BENEFICIAL SOFTWARE
- Figma
- OBS Studio
- Website Builders (Wix, Shopify, Webflow, Wordpress)
- Project Management Tools (Monday, Azure, Asana)
LANGUAGES
- Afrikaans - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- French - Basic
At the end of the day I enjoy playing some video games with friends online. Although when loadshedding inevitably hits I get to the gym or just meet up with friends again for some billiards games at the bar, a couple of tennis matches or even a round of golf on the weekends.