Working on above the line campaigns and storyboards for clients such as Blink Productions, BBDO Chicago, Wrigleys, the Royal Air Force, O2 and Carlsberg.

Successfully managed 3 integrated design studios and was responsible for all permanent and freelance design issues. Studio managers, artwork co-ordinators, art directors and designers reported into this position. Ultimately responsible for all areas of design including print, multimedia and marketing.
• Responsible for the overall management of the busy integrated creative design departments for all 3 business units - SA Schools, Pearson SA and Longman Africa.
• Appointed to maximise department performance to ensure targets were met
• Controlled department budgets and resource allocation in line with plans
• Provided leadership, support and guidance to dedicated integrated teams
• Provided guidance and design management for all interactive and digital design and marketing such as:
- Web design and funcionality
- Online advertising (banners, skyscrapers, mpu’s etc)
- email campaigns
- Flash design for interactive marketing, CD content and games
- Animation (2D and 3D)
- Video and sound production
• Led recruitment activities to establish strong teams of design professionals
• Devised and delivered training to ensure staff were aware of design trends
• Reviewed new technologies and ensured company systems were up to date
• Oversaw the maintenance of Mac systems and trained staff in functionality
• Used extensive knowledge of DTP, multimedia and design to provide guidance to team members
• Co-ordinated work activities and scheduling to ensure completion of all tasks
• Liaised with Editorial, Publishing and Marketing teams on design requirements
• Translated design briefs in order to ensure the understanding of the design team
• Utilised project management skills to plan and complete various design jobs
• Led high level negotiations to secure contracts for freelance design projects
• Monitored project progress to ensure achievement of key milestone targets
• Ensured the completion of all projects within stringent timescale requirements
• Continually monitored design jobs to ensure quality and comparison to brief
• Re-branded and solidified brand equity for all business units and departments such as:
- Phumelela Publishing
- Pearson Publishing
- Kagiso Publishing
- Maskew Miller Longman Publishing
- Longman Publishing
• Successfully managed production of books (on and off-line) to high market & company standards

• Appointed to lecture in all aspects of DTP, Multimedia, Graphic Design and Art Direction to students
• Utilised experience in the commercial market to deliver relevant information
• Promoted to head of department within the AAA School due to performance

• Responsible for the provision of design services to a range of major clients
• Established a sound reputation for the provision of quality and modern design
• Worked with clients including Royston Lamond Publishing, Woolworths, Marais Muller Yekiso, Uroborus Marketing, Uswe Publishing, Kagiso Publishing
• Liaised with clients at senior management levels to understand design requirements
• Translated briefs to achieve completed designs to meet all client requirements
• Advised clients on recent changes within graphic design and technology

• Appointed to provide training and coaching to a range of corporate organisations
• Supported advertising and design agencies as well as print and repro houses
• Provided expert guidance and support of educational institutions and colleges
• Assisted with the completion on various design projects to meet high standards
• Advised on latest trends and technologies to produce the required results

• Responsible for the management of design activities within this advertising agency
• Liaised with clients to understand requirements and receive full design briefs
• Worked with clients in a range of industries including Boland Bank, KWV, President Hotel, SAKAV
Insurance, BDM manufacturers, Denel Industries and many more.
• Established and maintained strong and effective working relationships with clients
• Provided guidance and support to other members of the creative design team
• Ensured completion and delivery of projects within stringent timescale requirements

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