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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

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