I am a creative and multi talented graphic and web designer with extensive experience in brand development, print and web design. I am ambitious, motivated and will create custom-tailored designs to suit your business. I am reliable, detail-orientated and knows how to manage a project from conceptualization to completion. I follow client briefs closely but am comfortable to work with little input and provide my own creative perspective. I have exceptional collaborative skills and am dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. I strive to provide high-quality work and client satisfaction.
I have creative experience in the following:
Print
• Brochures, newsletter and magazines
• Logos, corporate stationery & brand development
• Posters
• Annual and strategic reports
Web design
• Website design
• WordPress, CSS and HTML
• Wix
• WooCommerce
• Electronic newsletters and digital material
Background
In 2001 I graduated with a Higher Diploma in Visual Arts from 5th Dimension College of Visual Arts.
In 2002 I did an internship with the Provincial Government of Road and Transport, Gauteng where I assisted in the design and implementation of the intranet.
Looking for more challenges, I moved to QPS Productions as a junior designer where my tasks ranged from logo, business cards and signage to in-house repro and finishing.
Wanting to expand my knowledge I joined i-Grade Web Based Solutions in 2004 as their in-house designer responsible for front-end design for websites and user interface design on software solutions as well as marketing material. After two years doing primarily digital design I wanted to explore the corporate side of design and joined Mongoose Communications & Design as their Senior Designer and Production Manager. My main responsibilities included editorial, Annual & Strategic Reports, logo & corporate identities, websites and digital design and the repro and finishing thereof.
In 2007 I decided to try my hand at freelancing and haven’t looked back since. In 2014 I joined Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers as a contractor with the local newspaper, Kormorant. Responsibilities included the design of adverts in a fast paced environment, the layout and editorial of the Get It Magazine for Hartbeespoort, Brits & Rustenburg, online / digital advertising and social media marketing. I was runner up and received a Highly Commended certificate in the Caxton Awards for Designer of the Year, 2015.
making lists
reading books
practicing yoga
doodling
figma, UIX & UI design
macrame
yoga teacher training
patience 🙂
renay@redninja.co.za