JOSEPH EKIM
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Bachelor of Technology in Design (Interactive Media Design) 2015 - 2017:
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
Diploma of Technology in Design
2012 - 2014:
GIAKANJA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
K.C.S.E Certificate
2007 - 2010:
NYERI JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL
K.C.P.E Certificate
2000 - 2006:
WORKING EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL PROJECTS
LANGUAGES
NATIONALITY
TECHNICAL SKILLS
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
English (Fluent)
Kenyan
Photo Manipulation
Drawing 2D Animatics
Photography
Traveling
Artificial intelligence
ADOBE CTEATIVE SUITE
3D STUDIO MAX
TOON BOOM
COREL DRAW
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Swahili (Fluent)
AMAR GRAPHICS - Junior Graphic Designer
February 2015 - June 2015:
ADKAM PRINTHOUSE - Senior Graphic Designer
July 2015 - October 2016
VAJAS MANUFACTURERS LIMITED - Senior Graphic Designer
Achieved project targets with high-quality design work to help clients promote products, services and events.
Supported company branding efforts with logos, stationery and cohesive social media imagery and graphics.
Served clients with close support at all stages and open feedback channels.
Promoted client satisfaction through successful design leadership from concept through completion.
Created print advertisements, e-mail marketing campaigns, and package designs.
Developed fresh designs with esthetic appeal using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Created and managed computer-generated image design projects to minimize cost and meet production deadlines.
Drove client exposure by aligning design work with brand image and values.
Photographed new products, clipped images, and cataloged final versions for future graphics assets. October 2016 - To - 17th Feb 2023:
adyipb@r.postjobfree.com
26817 16th Ave South
Des Moines, WA 98198.
Illustrator 98%
Photoshop 85%
80%
InDesign 80%
80%
Audition 70%
70%
Premiere Pro 60%
70%
Dream Weaver 55%
Flash Pro 40%
Talented, unique, passionate Graphic Designer with extensive experience creating persuasive and attractive marketing and communications materials. Technical skills include 3D design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Toonboom, and Corel Draw. Expert at developing effective campaigns and advertisements to increase visibility, branding, and business growth and development.
• Established and managed a freelance graphic design business that aims to assist companies in brand development.
• Spearheaded visual identity including brand positioning, promotions and digital marketing for different companies.
• Developed creative advertising content for various media including catalogues, menus, business cards, fliers, posters, t-shirts and product packaging while ensuring maximum brand awareness of target audience/market.
• Conceptualized logo designs, gif animations, videos, websites and social media channels to promote product brands.
• Leveraged rebranding expertise in enhancing clients’ corporate image to ensure profitability and business growth.