Estee Uys
Sydney,Nsw
Summary
Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Graphic Designer
Living Grace Christian Church
Sydney, Nsw
01.2022 - Current
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
Project Graphic Designer
Tribe
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Ensured all projects adhered to brand standards and guidelines.
- Organized digital assets for easy access by other team members.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Prepared instructions and guidance for workers assembling final layouts for printing.
- Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
Graphic Designer
Brandnificent
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Adapted designs quickly according to changing client needs or market conditions.
- Worked closely with internal teams such as copywriters, photographers, videographers. to ensure accuracy of visuals used in campaigns.
- Designed visual elements for marketing materials and promotional campaigns.
- Created brand identity designs for clients, including logos and fonts.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Created 3D sculpts and assets that met artistic standards of clients.
Graphic Designer
CPS Promotions
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Studied photographs and other graphics to plan materials, products, or services.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Developed layouts for product graphics, company collateral and web sites.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
Graphic Designer
Max Marketing
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Submitted rough drafts to clients and management to gain approval.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Collaborated with copywriters and other designers to create cohesive visuals that meet the client's needs.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
Marketing Assistant/Senior Graphic Designer
BNB Sure
Johannesburg, South Africa
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Drafted presentations using PowerPoint or Keynote applications.
- Ensured all designs adhere to brand standards across multiple platforms.
- Drew and printed draft charts, illustrations and other artwork using specialized computer software and plotters.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events and tradeshows.
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
Education
Diploma - Media Design And Technology
Damelin
South Africa12-2012
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Production Layouts
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, After effects)
- Logo Creation
- Branding
- Digital Photography
- Traditional Fine Art Skills
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Youth Leader at Living Grace Christian Church
- Artist - oil and acrylic painter
- Family time, and travel
- Sports - Squash
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Graphic Designer
Tribe
08.2022 - 12.2024
Part-Time Graphic Designer
Living Grace Christian Church
01.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer
Brandnificent
11.2016 - 04.2018
Graphic Designer
CPS Promotions
05.2015 - 11.2016
Graphic Designer
Max Marketing
03.2014 - 03.2015
Marketing Assistant/Senior Graphic Designer
BNB Sure
07.2012 - 04.2014
Diploma - Media Design And Technology
Damelin
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