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JAMES NYAWO

Graphic Designer & Multimedia Designer
Cape Town

Summary

Highly skilled Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience in branding, signage, vehicle graphics, and print production. Adept at transforming creative ideas into visually appealing and market-ready designs. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, Roland Versaworks, and Flexi Sign Print Software. Known for attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality outputs. Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering [Number] years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Milliken Industries
01.2022 - Current
  • Conceptualise and design corporate branding materials, signage, and promotional graphics
  • Render 3D design concepts to present visual mock-ups for client approvals
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop effective visual communication strategies
  • Ensured colour accuracy and quality control during printing and production
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to client deadlines and branding guidelines

Designer / Print Operator

Powerbrand
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Designed and prepared high-resolution artwork for large-format sublimation printing
  • Conducted colour sampling and matching to maintain consistency across different prints
  • Set up artwork for production, ensuring proper resolution and print alignment
  • Operated and maintained printing machinery and CNC cutting tools
  • Assisted with installation and finishing of printed materials when required

Graphic Designer

Vikela Road Demarcation & Safety
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Designed safety signage for mining, road, and corporate industries
  • Developed branding elements for company marketing materials
  • Led vehicle branding projects, ensuring consistency with corporate identity
  • Worked closely with suppliers and printers to ensure high-quality material production
  • Assisted in inventory management for printing supplies and substrates

Graphic Designer

Xtec
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Specialised in corporate branding, signage, and vehicle wraps
  • Developed large-scale visual branding elements for corporate clients
  • Designed point-of-sale (POS) marketing materials for product displays
  • Provided prepress services, ensuring correct formatting and color calibration for printing
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to execute brand identity strategies

Graphic Designer

Paperhouse
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Created high-impact marketing materials, including flyers, posters, and brochures
  • Designed and printed business stationery, promotional merchandise, and event materials
  • Developed branding solutions for small businesses and start-ups
  • Managed customer requests and provided recommendations for effective designs
  • Ensured that designs were optimised for different printing methods and materials

Junior Graphic Designer (Internship)

Good Kid New Media
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Assisted in designing business cards, flyers, posters, and event invitations
  • Learned various design software and printing processes
  • Provided support in layout design and digital artwork preparation
  • Gained experience in client interactions and project coordination

Education

National Certificate - Interactive Media

Boston Multimedia College

Matriculated - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physical Science, Motor Mechanics

Sarel Cilliers Hoërskool

Skills

  • Business Cards
  • Flyers
  • Posters
  • Brochures
  • Corporate Branding
  • Signage Design
  • Vehicle Graphics
  • Large-Format Printing
  • Colour Correction
  • Sampling
  • Prepress Preparation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Fireworks
  • Flash
  • Corel Draw
  • Canva
  • Roland Versaworks
  • Liyu Sublimation
  • Flexi Sign Print Software
  • Cutworld CNC Machine
  • Microsoft Office Package
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Adobe creative suite
  • MS office suite

Skills And Software Proficiency

Business Cards, Flyers, Posters, Brochures, Corporate Branding, Signage Design (Mining, Corporate, Safety, and Road Signage), Vehicle Graphics and Large-Format Printing, Colour Correction, Sampling, and Prepress Preparation, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Fireworks, Flash, Corel Draw (X19+), Canva, Roland Versaworks, Liyu Sublimation, Flexi Sign Print Software, Cutworld CNC Machine, Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Milliken Industries
01.2022 - Current

Designer / Print Operator

Powerbrand
01.2019 - 01.2021

Graphic Designer

Vikela Road Demarcation & Safety
01.2016 - 12.2018

Graphic Designer

Xtec
01.2013 - 12.2015

Graphic Designer

Paperhouse
01.2011 - 01.2013

Junior Graphic Designer (Internship)

Good Kid New Media
01.2010 - 12.2010

National Certificate - Interactive Media

Boston Multimedia College

Matriculated - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physical Science, Motor Mechanics

Sarel Cilliers Hoërskool
JAMES NYAWOGraphic Designer & Multimedia Designer