CONTACTS
+(27) 60-958-5567
thami.mvelase.3@gmail.com
thamimvelase.tumblr.com
53 Prairie street, Rosettenville, Johannesburg South, 2190
EDUCATION
NSC BACHELORS CERTIFICATE
Kenilworth High School | Kenilworth
2012-2016
BSc Construction Studies (not complete)
Wits University | Braamfontein
2017-2019
EXPERTISES
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premier Pro
FL Studio
Wordpress
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THAMI MVELASE
Multimedia Design & DTP Operator
I am a self-driven, dedicated and responsible Multimedia designer & DTP Operator with an adaptable mindset seeking a position which will utilise the technical and professional skills developed throughout my past work experiences. My ability to implement productive strategies to carry out any task until the end has enabled me to manage a number of projects to a successful outcome, and I am currently looking to progress my career in a more challenging role.
BACKGROUND
Date of Birth: 08 October 1998
Nationality: South African
EXPERIENCE
2017 JUN 2019 JAN
Languages: English, Zulu
Other Skills: Music production
Video Editing, Web Design
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER (FREELANCE)
Culture Creatives Media | Johannesburg
2019
FEB
BRAND DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
Nama-fela | Rosettenville
2021 JUL 2022 MAY
Trillion Cart Investments | Johannesburg
2022 JUN 2022 JUL
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Creative Curve (Creative Agency) | Johannesburg
Was responsible for designing social media layouts and company newsletters. was also involved in designing company brochures and social media content for advertisements. 2021 JUN
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR
Was involved in a wide range of design methods, processes and techniques to create professional communication designs, such as logos, posters, books, magazines, corporate identity programmes, packaging, and print material (banners, billboards, etc.) I was exposed to projects from various industries, namely; Beautiful & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Clothing, IT, Automotive, etc.
Responsible for developing innovative design concepts and translating them into visually appealing solutions. This includes creating designs for various mediums such as print, digital platforms, branding, and advertising campaigns.
I had co-founded a company that was responsible for developing concept designs, graphics and layouts for various companies and clients, I was also responsible for preparing designs for printing.
THAMI MVELASE
Multimedia Design & DTP Operator
2022 JUL 2023 MAR
CONTACTS
+(27) 60-958-5567
thami.mvelase.3@gmail.com
thamimvelase.tumblr.com
53 Prairie street, Rosettenville, Johannesburg South, 2190
EDUCATION
NSC BACHELORS CERTIFICATE
Kenilworth High School | Kenilworth
2012-2016
BSc Construction Studies (not complete)
Wits University | Braamfontein
2017-2019
EXPERTISES
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premier Pro
FL Studio
Wordpress
2023 APR NOW
JNR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & DTP
JD Group: Russells | Johannesburg
Responsible for creating layouts, selecting appropriate imagery, manipulating photos, designing illustrations, and incorporating typography to achieve aesthetically pleasing and impactful visuals that aligns to the brand CI guidelines. Was also reponsible for prepering design layouts for print.
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER & DTP OPERATOR
JD Group: Russells | Johannesburg
• Designing, and managing all marketing collateral and projects for the Russells brand across South Africa
• Overseeing and reviewing digital and print creative solutions to ensure all material aligns to the brand CI guidelines
• Brainstorming and developing creative concepts for campaigns, promotions, launches, brand identity development, illustration repository, digital ads, web and social banners
• Laiseing with agencies to conceptualise, lead and direct TV ads
• Created and edited innovative motion graphics content for digital and social media platforms
• Collaborated with content creators, copywriters, digital marketing coordinators to create innovative strategies to further the visual story-telling of the Russells brand heritage of over 80 years
• Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to fulfil briefs on time, on brand and to a high standard
• Continuosly learn, develop and grow myself and others
REFERENCES
THOBEKILE NGUBANE
Nama Fela | Founder
P: (+27) 79 565 8338
E: thobem53@gmail.com
BRIAN PHALANE
JD Group: Russells | Marketing Coordinator
P: (+27) 71 733 2201
E: brianp@jdg.co.za
MANDLA MASHABA
JD Group: Bradlows | Senior Designer
P: (+27) 84 636 3888
E: mandlamas@jdg.co.za
THATO SEGONE
Trillion Cart Investments | Senior Designer
P: (+27) 81 770 0181
E: hello@segoneholdings.co.za
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