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About me

Award-winning Art Director and Creative Director with 15+ years of agency experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories for global brands. Expert in art direction, creative storytelling (concept to craft), brand systems, typography, and digital formats. Proven ability to oversee design projects from conception to delivery, maintain brand consistency, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional marketing and creative teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and actively adopting AI image-generation tools including Adobe Firefly and -style platforms. International award winner and 2025 VAND global jury member. Authorized to work in the United States.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote

LocationSyracuse, New York, United States

Skill LevelSenior, Director

LanguagesAfrikaans, English

Tagged Job TitlesArt Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer

Achievements

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Sector Experience

Advertising, Automotive, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Retail

Clients

AfriSam, Amazon, Ascendis Health Pharma, game stores, Nestlé, Nissan South Africa, Sun International, Unilever Foods Solutions, Walmart

Awards

A'Design Award Bronze, A'Design Award Silver, Creativepool Annual Bronze, Muse International Advertising Award Silver

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