Graphic Designer/DTP
Resume:
As a Graphic Designer my responsibility & passion is to create visual concepts that
communicate information aesthetically and detailed with the use of design software, images, color, typography, DTP layout and imposition. I have a professional approach to ward client and brief, I work well under pressure and handle most adverse situations in a calm manner utilising organisational and time management skills. Profile
I presently work for a signage company in Wynberg since Feb 2023, Responsibilities: Design, Layout and preparing print ready artwork. Ensuring artwork and layout is in accordance to the relevant project in regard to signage installation etc.
My reason for seeking other employment.
To further pursue my knowledge of Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing within a new environment, to add my knowledge and experience to Leroy Merlin and gain further experience.
1222 Diepkloof Str.
Caribbean Estate
No. 11 Puerta Rico
Honeydew Ridge
Cell: 082-***-****
*****.*********@*****.***
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Responsibilities
Currently
Litho & Digital Print Services
Phobian Forms Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 - Nick Vikos: 082 572 Position Held: Print Graphic Designer/ Digital Publisher Responsibilities:
• Quali ed in Litho and Digital Wide format print services
• Editing/recreation of artwork with the use of various publishing techniques:
• Deep etching, colour correction allowing a scene to be recreated
• Branding, Package Design, Typography, Digital & Print Repro environment
• Understanding of print colour separation for PC to Plate Process I.E. colour breakdown etc
• Highly quali ed knowledge of both CMYK & RGB processes for media print & digital
• Conceptualize designs, prepare mockups, and create the nal designs for printing
• Develop design based on clients' requirements with the use of appropriate software & understanding
• Excellent communication skills, listening with clear and concise communication
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• The ability to accept constructive criticism in stride. Patience. Storytelling ability
• Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and illustrations to portray a speci c message storyline.
• Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
• Digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs
• Update clients on progress, changes and adjustments
• Work in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, modi cation and feedback
• Retail: Ensuring all customer requirements are adhere to. Job Cards Etc.
• Time management
Status Forms Aug 2008 Oct 2009 - Contact Kotie: 011***-****
(Production, Litho & Digital Environment)
Position Held: Print Graphic Designer & Digital DTP Typesetter Reason for leaving: Baby No. 2
• Branding, Typography, Digital & Print Repro environment
• Understanding of print colour separation for PC to Plate Processes I.E. colour breakdown etc
• Highly quali ed knowledge of both CMYK & RGB processes for media print and digital
• Conceptualize designs, prepare mockups, and create the nal designs for printing
• Develop design based on clients' requirements with the use of appropriate software
• Excellent communication skills, listening with clear and concise communication With the above contract I also offered a Freelance DTP & Graphic Design Service since April 2016 - 2022:
Digital Publishing and Print Graphic Design Services Which included: Customized Wallpaper & Murals, the designing of: Posters, Brochures, Flyers, Magazines, Calendars, Invitations, Business cards, Promotional Items, Calendars, Pro les, Digital Enhancements, Deep Etching, and Image Manipulation. Signage for advertising purposes. Digital designs for websites and social media.
3 Month Contract: Rocam Signs Position Held: Graphic Designer & DTP Operator Cherice Steenkamp 011-***-**** (072-***-****) - Human Resources Responsibilities: Adhering to all CI company standards National Bank. Ensuring all work to be rendered for Roll Outs, Re -vamps . New Branches etc is delivered on time, with the highest level of attention to detail. Rocam works on a very fast turn -around -time as at present FNB are in the process of revamping their company pro le on all FNB branches nationwide. Operations of Mimaki Printers/ Plotter
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Patience and Storytelling ability
• Creating of logos, original illustrations to help deliver a message
• Meet with clients or the art direct or to determine the scope of a project
• Digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs
• Update clients on progress, changes and adjustments
• Work in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, modi cation and feedback
• Retail: Ensuring all customer requirements are adhere to. Job Cards Etc.
• Time management
(Contract Work and Freelance Design & Digital Publishing) Up & Down Signs April - July 2008 Graphic Designer/ DTP Operator
• Litho Print Designer & Digital Wide format print
• Printing of Business Cards, Flyers, Brochures, Banners, Invoice Books, Signage & Marketing.
• This position was highly customer orientated in a retail environment
• Contact Nadia: 011-***-****
• Reason for leaving contract/temp
Litho, Silkscreen & Digital Print Services - Parrot Products (Print & Digital) May Dec 2006 Graphic Designer/ DTP Operator & Layout Artist
• The designing of presentation, desktop, once, interactive and signage Here I assisted a team of 4 designers working in-house for the design of the above mentioned products
• Contact Liezel Kok: (011-***-****
• Reason for leaving 3 month contract position
Freelance work: Craison Freelance Duration of 2005/6 Graphic Design/ DTP Layout Artist:
• Flyers, Business Cards, Brochures, Magazines. Company Pro le
• All work and projects rendered include all responsibilities of freelance graphic design
• Setting up of artwork in accordance to company pro le Preparation of visual presentations.
• Communicate Craisons intended message of the project at hand visually to their speci ed audience with type, colour and images
• Contact: Lisa Jerome 082-***-****
Master Print: June 2003 - March 2004 - Contact Shawn Bailey: 011***-**** Position Held: Junior Graphic Designer & DTP Typesetter Responsibilities as per a junior DTP & Graphic Design
• Assisting head designer per Master Prints Services
• Attending to all tasks placed forward by the head designer
• Reason for leaving travel distance & new baby responsibilities
• Reason for leaving to pursue different experiences within the print industry (Silkscreen) Astraweb 2000 - 2003: DTP Services, Graphic Design & Web Design Assistant Graphic Design, Layout Artist and P.A. to owner
Here I started my internship for web design as well as this was my basis for furthering my skills in DTP and Graphic Design and from here I would branch out from the designing of websites to the Litho and digital printing industry.
Reason for leaving company baby No. 1
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