Adobe Creative Suite
Mario Duarte
Digital Designer
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Detail-oriented and creative Digital Designer skilled at developing new websites, creating videos, designing motion graphics, and fashioning highly-detailed illustrative as well as 3D models, which allows me to take on an expansive scope of design tasks, from graphic to game design and everything in-between. Great communicator with the capability to work and perform well in fast-paced business environments. Offers excellent multitasking skills and extraordinary time management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
UX/UI Designer / Market Researcher
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
Pretoria, Gauteng
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Vega College provided me with the opportunity to work with Cipla Pharmaceuticals through their collaborative Brand Challenge initiative, in which I was a part of a cross-functional team that sought to encourage confidence in Covid-19 vaccination programs amongst South African audiences.
- Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
- Devised questionnaires, surveys and open forum discussions to generate real-time data collection from target demographic.
- Analyzed and consolidated data from different sources to generate campaign performance reports.
- Contributed social media content to increase brand visibility and value and promote new products.
AR Developer / Motion Graphics Designer
The Walt Disney Company
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.2021 - 04.2021
- My participation in the D&AD New Blood Awards was facilitated by Vega College, to which I was tasked with creating an evocative, hyper-relevant brand building campaign centered around the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Additionally, the campaign served to strengthen the company's position as a relevant brand to young adults across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
- Investigated new and emerging software applications to design, select, implement and use administrative information systems effectively.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
Product Designer
Abstinence Spirits
Pretoria, Gauteng
08.2020 - 09.2020
- My role at Abstinence Spirits revolved around that of designing and marketing non-alcoholic beverages from the Abstinence brand to urban South Africans who embraced the concept of 'mindful drinking,' while still enabling them to feel included in social events. This task was facilitated through the Brand Activation program provided by Vega College.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design
Vega College
34 Ingersol Rd, Menlyn, Pretoria, 0081 01.2019 - 12.2021
Google Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
The Open University
Walton Hall, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, UN 12.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
The Glen High School
Garstfontein Rd & Corobay Avenue, Waterkloof Glen 01.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
Graphic Design
Illustration
Motion Graphic
Photography
Videography
3D Modelling
Web Design
UX & UI Design
AR Programming
Adobe Creative Suite
Software
HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Blender 3D
Corel
Affinity Designer
Inkscape
Krita
Gravit Designer
Sketch
Figma
Interests
Drawing, Painting, and Crafts
Photography and Film
Language, Culture and Literature
Outdoor Activities
Theater
Topical Blogs
Timeline
Google Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
The Open University
12.2021 - 01.2022
UX/UI Designer / Market Researcher
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 10.2021
AR Developer / Motion Graphics Designer
The Walt Disney Company
03.2021 - 04.2021
Product Designer
Abstinence Spirits
08.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design
Vega College
01.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
The Glen High School
01.2013 - 12.2017