About me

I am a passionate and skilled graphic designer with five years of professional experience and a strong background in graphic design, social media management (four years), and industry-standard design software (10 years). I also have two years experience in Figma. My expertise spans corporate identity, editorial design, advertising, surface pattern design, packaging, and photography.

Education & Certifications:
BA in Visual Communication (Illustration & Graphic Design) - Open Window, South Africa

Immersion Course by Bonnie Christine (Certificate in Surface Pattern Design, 2025)

Certificate in Transcription and courses completed in SEO and Instagram Marketing

Professional Experience:

Currently Video editor at Idea Kaleidoscope

Freelance graphic Designer at Catman audio and Luxe Wagon 2025

Freelance Website Designer at Jozi Shop 2025

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager - More Pleaze, Rich Turtle (Managed social media, blogs, graphics, and newsletters)

Virtual Assistant & Designer - Grand Noir Salon, Baloedesigns (Client communication, social media, banners, and backdrops)

Freelance Graphic Designer - Thinktank Creative, Agile Coach Whisperer, Silber Studios (Corporate identity, LinkedIn ads, wedding photo editing)

Textile Designer - Heidi Carey, Design Team Fabrics, Hadley Pollet, Auth'Afrique (Traditional & digital pattern design, recoloring, pattern setup)

Sales - Golden Goose Artistry (South African brand & art sales)

Entrepreneur - Founder of Happy-go-ella Kids (Surface pattern design brand)

Notable Achievements:
Awarded Best Art Student during matriculation

Illustration work showcased at Open Window (2017, 2018)

Packaging designs featured for Tikvah & Paul's Homemade Ice Cream in local stores.

Generated over R500,000 in sales for Society6 with a single pattern

Contributed in Baloedesigns becoming 5 star Etsy business

On Upwork I have 100% Job Success.

I am eager to contribute my creativity, expertise, and dedication to your organization's success.

Best regards,
Elsabe Carina Blake

Skills

Advertising, Art Direction, Brain storming, Brand / Logo Design, Colour, Communications, Copywriting, Crafts, Creative, Creative Direction, Digital Art, Digital Marketing, Editorial Design, Email Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Pattern Design, Product Design, Textile Design

Sector Experience

Advertising, Arts, Branding, Communications, Creative Services, Design, E-Commerce, Fine Art, Painting & Sculpture, Market Research, Marketing, Packaging, Photography, Retail, Social Network / Community, Startups