I have been a graphic designer since 1989, which means I started with old school, paste-up layouts,
worked on a Apple Mac Classic, and worked in Photoshop 1.0!
worked on a Apple Mac Classic, and worked in Photoshop 1.0!
As scary as that sounds, it just means that I have an eye for detail, and lots of patience -
In all that time, I have worked for publishers, sweated in the entertainment industry, rattled the cages of big corporations and managed my own companies; I have lectured design students, discussed typography with Neville Brody, argued corporate design practice with Oliviero Toscani and laughed about legibility with David Carson...and all of that without ever taking a day’s sick leave!
In all that time, I have worked for publishers, sweated in the entertainment industry, rattled the cages of big corporations and managed my own companies; I have lectured design students, discussed typography with Neville Brody, argued corporate design practice with Oliviero Toscani and laughed about legibility with David Carson...and all of that without ever taking a day’s sick leave!
So...I can design - I can create - I can manage - I can lead - I can follow - I can play well with others - I can get the job done..!
> EXPERIENCE
2015 - 2024
BlackSun Design - Owner & Designer
- Strategic Management - Finance / Marketing
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
As a freelance designer, I am doing creative work for the film and television industry - Film Afrika; Moonlighting; Shekinah Tribe and Pyranha Stunts. I do a considerable amount of work for The Brand Exchange and have done work for: CSIR; Afrikaanse Taalmonument; Alpha Pharm; Zoetis; FALKE; Optimum; Curro; QuoMoto; KellerWilliams Realty; RealNet; Pick n Pay and Telkom.
2015 - 2024
BlackSun Design - Owner & Designer
- Strategic Management - Finance / Marketing
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
As a freelance designer, I am doing creative work for the film and television industry - Film Afrika; Moonlighting; Shekinah Tribe and Pyranha Stunts. I do a considerable amount of work for The Brand Exchange and have done work for: CSIR; Afrikaanse Taalmonument; Alpha Pharm; Zoetis; FALKE; Optimum; Curro; QuoMoto; KellerWilliams Realty; RealNet; Pick n Pay and Telkom.
2022 - 2023
GreymatterFinch - Graphic Designer
- Art Direction
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
At GMF I take briefs from concept to client presentation to final design, art direction, preparing files for typesetting, as well as doing any additional design and layout for projects as they are needed.
I worked on concepts and designs for Acorn; Afrocentric; BankservAfrica; Capricorn; Clicks; Coronation; Ebusco; Ecobank; Famous Brands; FNB; Gondwana; Grindrod Bank; Hollard; Kaap Agri; Namport; Octodec; Old Mutual; Oryx; Pick n Pay; PSG; Remgro; Reunert; RUL; Sanlam; Santam; Sasfin; SPAR; Spur; Stellenbosch University; Supergroup; Telkom & The Foshini Group.
GreymatterFinch - Graphic Designer
- Art Direction
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
At GMF I take briefs from concept to client presentation to final design, art direction, preparing files for typesetting, as well as doing any additional design and layout for projects as they are needed.
I worked on concepts and designs for Acorn; Afrocentric; BankservAfrica; Capricorn; Clicks; Coronation; Ebusco; Ecobank; Famous Brands; FNB; Gondwana; Grindrod Bank; Hollard; Kaap Agri; Namport; Octodec; Old Mutual; Oryx; Pick n Pay; PSG; Remgro; Reunert; RUL; Sanlam; Santam; Sasfin; SPAR; Spur; Stellenbosch University; Supergroup; Telkom & The Foshini Group.
2002 - 2015
Camouflage Visual Solutions / Camouflage Advertising - Director
- Strategic Management - Staff / Finance / Marketing
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
As a director of Camouflage Visual Solutions, I was responsible for strategic management of the company including finance, human resources and marketing. At Camouflage client liaison went beyond establishing, but also maintaining and building relationships based on trust, honesty and integrity. I gave day to day creative and art directional input to the design team and even with the challenges of managing a modern business, I was still involved handson with various projects from conceptualization to final layout, design and final production.
Camouflage Visual Solutions / Camouflage Advertising - Director
- Strategic Management - Staff / Finance / Marketing
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
As a director of Camouflage Visual Solutions, I was responsible for strategic management of the company including finance, human resources and marketing. At Camouflage client liaison went beyond establishing, but also maintaining and building relationships based on trust, honesty and integrity. I gave day to day creative and art directional input to the design team and even with the challenges of managing a modern business, I was still involved handson with various projects from conceptualization to final layout, design and final production.
2001 - 2002
Open Window Design Academy - Senior Lecturer
- Design & Layout
- Print Production
- Software
I lectured graphic design students on Layout & Design; Print & Production Processes,
as well as Software, like Photoshop and QuarkXpress.
Open Window Design Academy - Senior Lecturer
- Design & Layout
- Print Production
- Software
I lectured graphic design students on Layout & Design; Print & Production Processes,
as well as Software, like Photoshop and QuarkXpress.
1992 - 2001
Telkom - Corporate Communication Studio & Design Manager
- Management - Staff
- Telkom Brand Custodian - CI Development and Implementation
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
- Budgets
I worked at Telkom SA where I managed the Corporate Communications Design Studio.
I was responsible for everything from budget to design, art direction and print/production. As the senior creative member of the team, I was the custodian of the Telkom Corporate Identity. I was involved on a day-to-day basis in the implementation and establishing the Telkom Identity. In my nine years with Telkom, my team and I worked on every design aspect within the Company from Corporate Identity to Annual Reports.
Telkom - Corporate Communication Studio & Design Manager
- Management - Staff
- Telkom Brand Custodian - CI Development and Implementation
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
- Budgets
I worked at Telkom SA where I managed the Corporate Communications Design Studio.
I was responsible for everything from budget to design, art direction and print/production. As the senior creative member of the team, I was the custodian of the Telkom Corporate Identity. I was involved on a day-to-day basis in the implementation and establishing the Telkom Identity. In my nine years with Telkom, my team and I worked on every design aspect within the Company from Corporate Identity to Annual Reports.
1992
Dial-a-Movie / Top CD - Studio & Design Manager
- Management - Staff
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
I was appointed as a Studio Manager for Dial-a-Movie and Top CD where my
team and I were responsible for all creative work for the two Franchise Groups.
Dial-a-Movie / Top CD - Studio & Design Manager
- Management - Staff
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
I was appointed as a Studio Manager for Dial-a-Movie and Top CD where my
team and I were responsible for all creative work for the two Franchise Groups.
1990 - 1992
Top 40 & Jive Magazine - Designer & Art Director
- Management - Staff
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
After completing my National Diploma, I was employed by Top40 & Jive
Magazine, the biggest music magazines in South Africa at the time. I was
appointed as the Senior Designer in the Group and was promoted the following
year to Art Director of the Group.
Top 40 & Jive Magazine - Designer & Art Director
- Management - Staff
- Conceptualization
- Graphic Design
- Production and Project Management
After completing my National Diploma, I was employed by Top40 & Jive
Magazine, the biggest music magazines in South Africa at the time. I was
appointed as the Senior Designer in the Group and was promoted the following
year to Art Director of the Group.
> EDUCATION
National Diploma in Graphic Design - 1989 @ Technikon Pretoria
Matric - 1985 @ Hoërskool Overkruin
National Diploma in Graphic Design - 1989 @ Technikon Pretoria
Matric - 1985 @ Hoërskool Overkruin
> SKILLS
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
QuarkXpress
Microsoft Office
Keynote
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
QuarkXpress
Microsoft Office
Keynote
> LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
English
Afrikaans
> HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Mountain biking
F1
NFL
Comics
Fantasy Art
Music
Mountain biking
F1
NFL
Comics
Fantasy Art
Music
> REFERENCES
Lorelei Haselton (Art Department Coordinator): +27 72 275 8232
Michael J van Rensburg (The Brand Exchange): +27 82 464 7983
Elsona van Huyssteen (Client) - CSIR - 084 580 6170
Leezl Kaschula (GMF Head of Digital) - 079 176 3955
Lorelei Haselton (Art Department Coordinator): +27 72 275 8232
Michael J van Rensburg (The Brand Exchange): +27 82 464 7983
Elsona van Huyssteen (Client) - CSIR - 084 580 6170
Leezl Kaschula (GMF Head of Digital) - 079 176 3955