Isaac Sikhakhane
Cape Town
Summary
Creative Designer and Art Director with extensive experience in advertising and marketing, dedicated to fostering innovation and professional development. As a registered Assessor, Moderator, and Skills Development Facilitator, excel in planning and facilitating training programs while mentoring individuals to enhance their skills. Proven track record of delivering high-quality work with a strong commitment to teamwork and achieving organizational goals. Passionate about continuous learning and leveraging creative skills in a dynamic environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance publishing Graphic designer, Illustrator & Book Typesetter
Vivlia Publishers
01.2022 - Current
- Created visually appealing layouts for print materials, such as educational charts, manuals, and school textbooks.
- Worked on the coding and robotics teacher guide for grades 1 and 2.
- Created copywriter-free, redrawn, print-ready, high-resolution illustrations in vector format.
Director
Creative Noxion (PTY) LTD
01.2017 - Current
- Designed static and motion graphics, illustrations, packaging designs, and publications/book typesetting for advertising, and marketing promotions.
- Planned and facilitated accredited and non-accredited skills programs for various training providers.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
- Worked with publishers as a freelance illustrator for educational publications.
Co-Founder and Director of Programs
Livelyhood Horizon NPO
Johannesburg
01.2017 - Current
- Guided meetings, ensuring strategic direction and effective management.
- Facilitated non-accredited skills programs and managed SDF duties.
- Established an environment conducive to collaboration, creativity, and high standards.
- Collaborated with organization partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance the organization's mission and objectives, and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
Certified Smart e-Facilitator
Vastra Tech (PTY) LTD
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted ICT integration programs for educators.
Freelance Creative Designer
Noxion Media
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Creating design advertising and marketing concepts, art direction, publication layout, branding, illustration, training, and development.
- Created visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as printers or photographers when necessary.
- Skillfully marked, engraved and embossed designs into unique and mass-production items.
FREELANCE DESIGN STUDIO MANAGER/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
Hip Hop Media
Cape Town
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Creating design and advertising concepts, art direction, layout, and design.
- Training of junior graphic designers, desktop publishing (DTP), and general studio work.
- Created and managed budgets for all design projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.
- Tracked project timelines and milestones using appropriate software tools.
- Delegated design work to junior staff, setting priorities, and goals.
FOUNDER MEMBER AT KHAZI COMMUNICATION
Khazi Communication
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Creating design advertising and marketing concepts, art direction, publication layout, branding, illustration, training, and development.
- Designed and executed tactical initiatives to elevate startup from initial idea to functional enterprise.
ART DIRECTOR
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
Cape Town
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Design and layout, advertising concepts, art direction.
- Managed the direction of photography and advertising film shoots, overseeing creative collaborations.
- Trained new creatives on responsibilities, agency procedures and client guidelines.
- Supervised the development of above-the-line marketing campaigns, with support from senior art and creative directors.
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Developed advertising concepts.
- Reviewed final retail advertising layouts accurately.
- Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.
- Oversaw branding guidelines for current trademark regulations and photo usage for outside media requests.
JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
Cape Town
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Design and layout, advertising concepts, storyboards, illustration, presentation design, and general studio work.
- Handled graphic design responsibilities effectively, applying expertise in Adobe applications.
- Learned industry techniques from shadowing seasoned professionals.
Education
Short Learning Programme - Small Business Enrichment Skills Programme
South West Gauteng TVET College
Molapo Campus, Soweto09-2022
Work-Based Learning & Development Practitioner - Work Based Learning And Development (Pilot)
ILO-ITC (International Training Centre)
ITCILO’s ECAMPUS01-2022
Short Learning Programme - Small Business Enrichment Programme
UJ FINEX SBEP
University Of Johannesburg12-2020
Creative Industry Entrepreneurs Incubation Programme -
University Of Pretoria
10.2017
Diploma - Photography
Shaw Academy
Online01.2016
Professional Development Short Skills Programme - Teacher Education & Leadership Academy
Pearson ICT in Education Programme
Bryanston01.2016
Moderator Skills Programme - Moderator Course
Networx Training And Development
Fairland, Johannesburg06-2014
National Certificate - Occupational Directed Education Training and Development Practices
ETDPSETA ODETD
Resonance Institute Of Learning01-2013
Assessor Skills Programme - Assessor Course
Resonance Educational Institute of Learning
Resonance Institute Of Learning01.2011
Foundation of Business Skills Programme - Foundation of Business
University of Stellenbosch Business School And Louis Group Business Academy
06-2009
National Diploma - Graphic Design
Durban University of Technology
Durban South Africa03-1997
Post Graduate - Art Direction For Advertising & Marketing
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business
Cape Town01.1997
Skills
- Artistic Leadership
- Visual Art Direction
- Digital Graphic Development
- Professional Photography
- Fundamental Web Design
- Creative Concept Development
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Visual Content Creation for Publishing
- Project Coordination
- Smartboard e-facilitator
- Education, training, and development practitioner
- Book Publishing Expertise
- Design and Layout Proficiency
- Staff development
- Creative Artistic Skills
- Innovative Problem-Solving
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Visual Media Production Skills
- Multimedia Design
- 2D and 3D Design
- Microsoft Office 365 Cloud Experience
- Proficient in Adobe Design Suite
- Time management
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Social media design
- Branding
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- 2011 - Moderator for the Graphic Art and Design Department, final year students, Central Johannesburg College, Crown Mines, Soweto Campus
- 2016 - Certified Smart e-Facilitator/Trainer: Information and Communications Technology in Education (ICT in Education Gauteng Project) (January 2016 – July 2016)
- 2016 - Freelance Publishing Graphic Designer and Book Typesetter for Vivlia Publishers
- 2017 - Freelance Facilitator at Charter Academy for Absa Bank, financial literacy in Gauteng schools
- 2017 - Digital Storybook Illustration Workshop Facilitator at SAIDE.org, African Storybook (ASb) initiative
- 2018 - Facilitator at Ternostax Training & Development (PTY) Ltd, National Certificate: Environmental Practice Skills Program workshop
- 2019 - Facilitator at AVIWE BDS (Business Development Services): National Senior Certificate, ID: 58394, Film and Television Production (Level 5) Learnership. Duties: Facilitation of eight Film and Television full qualification modules, selection of summative assessments, and compiling all formative assessment questions for each module
- 2021 - Facilitator at Tshimangadzo Care Centre, GBV in-house staff development 1-day workshop
- 2022 - Facilitator at Creative Noxion PTY LTD, in-house short skills publishing design workshops
- 2023 - Facilitator at The Finishing College Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Training, short skills program, 8 days, April 24 – May 5, 2023, workshop
- 2022-2024, coordinated a successful Soweto Greenup Project alongside major corporate clients
- In 1992, I was awarded the BAT (Bartel Art Trust) Scholarship in Durban
- 1996 finalist in the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) Design Achiever’s Awards in Pretoria
- 1996 Merit Award in the Durban International Convention Centre Graphic Design Project
References
- Tebogo Koikoi, Tekollo Trading, Training and Development Practitioner, 078-514-7532, tebogo@livelyhoodhorizon.org.za
- Garikayi Matimbe, Vivlia Publishers, Foundation Phase, Mathematics Publisher, 083-267-3924, palesa@vivlia.co.za
- Ngisana Mnguni, ETDPSETA, Quality Assurance Officer, 076-970-3350, 011-403-1306, NgisanaM@etdpseta.org.za
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7211255608081
- Nationality: South African
Affiliations
- Reading, hiking, doodling
Timeline
Freelance publishing Graphic designer, Illustrator & Book Typesetter
Vivlia Publishers
01.2022 - Current
Director
Creative Noxion (PTY) LTD
01.2017 - Current
Co-Founder and Director of Programs
Livelyhood Horizon NPO
01.2017 - Current
Certified Smart e-Facilitator
Vastra Tech (PTY) LTD
01.2016 - 12.2016
Freelance Creative Designer
Noxion Media
01.2010 - 12.2016
FREELANCE DESIGN STUDIO MANAGER/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
Hip Hop Media
01.2007 - 12.2009
FOUNDER MEMBER AT KHAZI COMMUNICATION
Khazi Communication
01.2007 - 12.2009
ART DIRECTOR
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
01.2000 - 12.2006
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
01.2000 - 12.2006
JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR
BBDO Advertising & Marketing
01.1998 - 12.2000
Short Learning Programme - Small Business Enrichment Skills Programme
South West Gauteng TVET College
Work-Based Learning & Development Practitioner - Work Based Learning And Development (Pilot)
ILO-ITC (International Training Centre)
Short Learning Programme - Small Business Enrichment Programme
UJ FINEX SBEP
Creative Industry Entrepreneurs Incubation Programme -
University Of Pretoria
Diploma - Photography
Shaw Academy
Professional Development Short Skills Programme - Teacher Education & Leadership Academy
Pearson ICT in Education Programme
Moderator Skills Programme - Moderator Course
Networx Training And Development
National Certificate - Occupational Directed Education Training and Development Practices
ETDPSETA ODETD
Assessor Skills Programme - Assessor Course
Resonance Educational Institute of Learning
Foundation of Business Skills Programme - Foundation of Business
University of Stellenbosch Business School And Louis Group Business Academy
National Diploma - Graphic Design
Durban University of Technology
Post Graduate - Art Direction For Advertising & Marketing
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business
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