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Michael Kinyanjui Ngugi

Graphic Designer
Nairobi
Michael Kinyanjui Ngugi

Summary

A highly creatIve and skIlled vIsual designer seeking to bring innovative ideas and designs to a dynamic organization. Created visual content that communicates the desired message to the intended audience. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Graphic Design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Graphic Design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Passionate Creative Designer with eye for style, color and texture. Dedicated professional with more than 3 years of experience bringing great ideas to fruition through detailed drawings and mockups. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Focus4ward Digital Media Agency
Nairobi, 30

Creative Designer
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Designed and executed visual concepts for various marketing materials, including print ads, brochures, billboards, and digital ads
  • Developed visual branding elements for various companies, including logos, color palettes, and typography
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure that designs align with brand's overall strategy and message
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines were met and all designs were of high quality.
  • Managed over 10 customer calls per day.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated high level of initiatives and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients
  • Mentored other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters
  • Managed large volume of projects and met all deadlines through exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Conducted regular research to stay abreast of product trends, implementing concepts to increase competitive advantage of brand and products
  • Utilized expertise and current best practices to verify quality of images, content and brand compliance
  • Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy to develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and internet websites
  • Delivered impactful creative solutions through event branding, marketing and email campaigns
  • Collaborated with in-house producers to create storyboards, mood boards and thumbnail sketches to represent and visualize ideas prior to execution
  • Conceptualized and implemented innovative ideas to drive user engagement for clients' websites
  • Met with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements
  • Edited artwork across variety of company product lines such as logos and images
  • Used color, space and composition to produce desired artistic effects
  • Demolished and removed old materials to make way for new builds
  • Developed portfolios highlighting artistic styles and abilities to present to gallery owners and others interested in work
  • Utilized Adobe Suite to design posters, pamphlets and flyers for projects and events for marketing and advertising purposes
  • Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
  • Drew detailed job specifications to discuss and plan projects with clients

Amaris Solutions
Nairobi, Kenya, 30

Graphic Designer
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Worked closely with clients to understand their design needs and developed visual concepts that met their requirements
  • Created diverse designs, including print, web, and social media
  • Conducted quality checks on all designs to ensure company's standards and client's expectations
  • Assisted in developing brand elements, including logos, color palettes, and typography
  • Collaborated with other design team members, shared knowledge, best practices, and techniques.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes
  • Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones
  • Used cutting-edge technologies to create immersive experiences
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns
  • Used interactive design elements to create more engaging user experience
  • Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects
  • Created 3D models and animation for video games and other interactive projects
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media
  • Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations

Skills

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References

References
Available upon request

Timeline

Creative Designer
Focus4ward Digital Media Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graphic Designer
Amaris Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
Michael Kinyanjui NgugiGraphic Designer