Jabulani Magidivana
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous Graphic Designer. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Accomplished designer with outstanding interface performance analysis, project modeling and UX skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
UX/UI Designer
Prifina - Liberty. Equality. Data. (Part-time)
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced user experience by conducting thorough research and creating intuitive wireframes for digital products.
- Identified and addressed usability issues through heuristic evaluations, leading to product refinements that better served user needs.
- Designed engaging visuals optimized for various devices, enhancing overall user experience across platforms.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify UX/UI trends, incorporating best practices into product designs.
- Established style guides and pattern libraries to maintain consistency throughout product interfaces and branding materials.
- Developed interactive prototypes to validate designs, leading to faster iteration cycles and improved final products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design solutions aligned with business goals and user needs.
- Increased user satisfaction with mobile applications through the development of responsive and visually appealing interfaces.
- Initiated collaboration between UX/UI designers and content strategists to create compelling storytelling experiences within digital platforms.
- Presented comprehensive design deliverables to stakeholders, effectively communicating rationale behind proposed solutions while addressing concerns or questions proactively.
- Collaborated with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
Graphic Designer - E-Learning
Uni4 Online (Full Time)
08.2020 - Current
- Developed creative design for online marketing and e-learning materials.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed study guides, glossary and study notes for enrolled clients/students
- Improved client/student satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Designed creative digital displays used in e-learning (LMS) for students and Rise articulate.
- Conceptualized unique icon designs for the LMS, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Implemented design feedback from internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
DTP Designer
Clicks Group
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed custom typography and graphic elements for unique visual identities across various platforms.
- Identified new design concepts for potential use in future projects.
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing design concepts to clients and stakeholders, encouraging constructive feedback for refinement purposes.
- Mentored junior designers, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to elevate team performance.
- Organized an extensive library of assets including fonts, images, and templates for quick access by team members when needed during projects.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials that effectively communicated marketing messages to target audiences.
- Adapted existing layouts to various formats, ensuring brand consistency across media channels.
- Streamlined production process by implementing efficient workflow methods, reducing project turnaround times.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative campaigns and designs that drove customer engagement.
- Enhanced design quality by developing innovative layout concepts for print and digital projects.
- Collaborated with editors to create visually appealing spreads that complemented written content.
- Provided art direction for photo shoots, ensuring cohesion between imagery and layout designs.
- Increased client satisfaction with effective communication and understanding of project requirements.
- Consistently met or exceeded client expectations through attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in design execution.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed original designs for leaflets.
DTP Designer Junior
On Point Creative
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Organized photo libraries by product codes to allow for quicker search results.
- Satisfied project requirements and customer demands by creating high-quality layouts for manuals, newsletters, posters and leaflets.
- Performed design, layout and typesetting of publications, office forms and various other projects to optimize designs and production strategies.
- Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary corrections.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in completing DTP projects.
DTP Operator Junior
Signarama
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Contributed to successful product launches by producing well-designed packaging materials that captured consumer attention.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely delivery of error-free documents, ensuring a seamless printing process.
- Expanded service offerings within the organization by mastering new software programs quickly and efficiently.
- Updated style guides regularly, promoting a consistent look and feel across all corporate communications materials.
- Delivered high-quality print-ready files by meticulously proofreading and editing content for accuracy and clarity.
- Enhanced document layouts by implementing creative design elements and typography techniques.
- Streamlined workflow for the team by optimizing DTP software usage and managing project timelines.
Education
No Degree - User Experience Design
User Experience Design Institute
Ireland06.2023
No Degree - Web Design
University of Cape Town
Cape Town09.2018
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
College of Cape Town
Cape Town03.2017
Skills
- Wireframing and Prototype Design
- User Research
- Visual design
- Usability Testing
- Design thinking
- DTP
- Layout Design
- HTML and CSS understanding
- Figma proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite
- User Interface (UI) design
- Technical Design
Additional Information
Nationality
Non-SA Citizen
Timeline
UX/UI Designer
Prifina - Liberty. Equality. Data. (Part-time)
09.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer - E-Learning
Uni4 Online (Full Time)
08.2020 - Current
DTP Designer
Clicks Group
08.2018 - 07.2020
DTP Designer Junior
On Point Creative
06.2016 - 06.2018
DTP Operator Junior
Signarama
01.2016 - 06.2016
No Degree - User Experience Design
User Experience Design Institute
No Degree - Web Design
University of Cape Town
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
College of Cape Town
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