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Sibusiso Mkhwanazi

Sibusiso Mkhwanazi

Senior Designer
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Accomplished Senior Designer at TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris, adept in Adobe Creative Suite and design leadership, significantly enhanced brand recognition through innovative BTL concepts and engaging marketing materials. Expert in balancing project presentations and client satisfaction, consistently delivering high-value contracts and fostering brand development with a keen eye for market analysis.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Designer

TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris
11.2023 - Current
  • Worked on multiple international brands which include Johnnie Walker, Windhoek Beer, McDonalds as well as Savanna
  • Developed innovative BTL design concepts, resulting in higher client satisfaction.
  • Designed visually appealing marketing materials that resulted in increased brand recognition.
  • Created engaging presentations showcasing design work for client pitches, winning numerous high-value contracts for the company.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

3D Graphic Designer

IKhokha
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Adapted quickly to new project requirements by mastering unfamiliar software or learning new techniques as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with developers during implementation phases, ensuring seamless integration of 3D assets into the final product.
  • Enhanced visual appeal of projects by applying advanced 3D modeling and texturing techniques.
  • Contributed to the development of style guides and design standards to maintain brand consistency in all projects.
  • Followed design guidelines, asset naming conventions and other technical constraints to produce results compliant with industry and platform standards.
  • Produced a range of digital assets for monthly pricing as well as social media content.

Industrial Designer

Point Marketing Group: Unilever
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts, primarily point of sale structures.
  • Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
  • Followed quality control procedures.
  • Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
  • Worked closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration between form factor and internal components for optimal performance.

Product Development Mentor

Junior Achievers South Africa (JASA)
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided guidance and recommendation on developing products that solve problems and are also profitable so the mentees are both business and investor ready.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
  • Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
  • Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
  • Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.

Industrial Designer

SABS Design Institute
11.2014 - 06.2019
  • Evaluated new products for increased market potential, increasing overall functionality, visual appeal and investor appetite.
  • Conducted thorough patent searches before launching new products to avoid infringements issues.
  • Implemented sustainable practices into product designs, promoting environmentally friendly solutions without compromising performance or aesthetics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative industrial designs for various products.
  • Improved overall aesthetics of products through meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Developed packaging to house the developed products along with marketing collateral.
  • Became brand ambassador for the SABS Design Institute and participated at industry conferences and workshops informing the public on current trends, materials, and technologies in the field of industrial design.

Education

Certificate - Brand Management

Red & Yellow
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Certificate - CAD

LinkedIn Learning
Virtual
04.2001 -

Certificate - Animation

Udemy
Virtual
04.2001 -

Certificate - 3D Animation

LinkedIn Learning
Virtual
04.2001 -

Certificate - Digital Marketing

Hubspot
Virtual
04.2001 -

Certificate - Solidworks Essentials Training

MECAD
Centurion, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Web Design

Centurion Academy
Centurion, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

The National School of The Arts
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Print design

Design leadership

Packaging Design

Project Presentations

Design implementation

Client satisfaction

Rendering Techniques

Model making

Concept Development

CAD Software

Prototyping

Product Design

Technical Support

Marketing

Market Analysis

Brand Development

Software

Keyshot

Adobe Creative Suite

Fusion 360

Solidworks

Blender

Timeline

Senior Designer

TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris
11.2023 - Current

3D Graphic Designer

IKhokha
04.2021 - 10.2023

Industrial Designer

Point Marketing Group: Unilever
08.2019 - 12.2020

Product Development Mentor

Junior Achievers South Africa (JASA)
08.2018 - 07.2019

Industrial Designer

SABS Design Institute
11.2014 - 06.2019

Certificate - Brand Management

Red & Yellow
04.2001 -

Certificate - CAD

LinkedIn Learning
04.2001 -

Certificate - Animation

Udemy
04.2001 -

Certificate - 3D Animation

LinkedIn Learning
04.2001 -

Certificate - Digital Marketing

Hubspot
04.2001 -

Certificate - Solidworks Essentials Training

MECAD
04.2001 -

Certificate - Web Design

Centurion Academy
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

The National School of The Arts
04.2001 -

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