GRAPHIC. DESIGN.
Tholinhlanhla Ndumiso Madida
GRAPHIC. DESIGN.
LAYOUT. UI
HOW I OPERATE
Give YOUR BEST always
Sometimes being creative requires you to taking a deep breath, scream into a pillow if that’s what’s needed. Then get it together and KEEP IT MOVING.
STAY CURIOUS. Knowing useless facts makes you interesting at the least.
And most importantly, NEVER stop learning, being inspired, listening and growing.
Graphic Design
This is where my passion lies. In this ever changing field, you should never stop learning and growing
Website / newsletter digital design
This is the future of design with different rules to work by, where I continue to grow and harness my skill as I explore the world of digital
Programmes
InDesign | Photoshop (incl. Gemini with Nano Banana & Firefly) | Illustrator | XD | Figma | WordPress | Microsoft | Powerpoint | Kling Ai | AfterEffects
….In that particular order
HIGH SCHOOL
2008 - 2012
Grantleigh College (IEB) Matric
English (1st Language)
Isizulu (Home Language)
Maths Literacy
Life Sciences
Visual Arts
Engineering, Graphics and Design (EGD)
2008 - 2012
HIGH SCHOOL
Grantleigh College (IEB) Matric
– English (1st Language)
– Isizulu (Home Language)
– Maths Literacy
– Life Sciences
– Visual Arts
– Engineering, Graphics and Design (EGD)
Bachelor of Arts degreee In Graphic design
2013 - 2015
From The Design School Southern Africa
Graphic Design (Major)
Visual Studies
Copywriting
Business Leadership
Marketing
Photography
2013 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts degreee
In Graphic design
From The Design School Southern Africa
– Graphic Design (Major)
– Visual Studies
– Copywriting
– Business Leadership
– Marketing
– Photography
Intern Graphic Designer
BARROWS GLOBAL SHOPPER CONVERSION SPECIALISTS
2015
November – December | Durban
– Brainstorm with design teams for retail campaigns and pitches
– Making minor design changes to artwork following client debrief
– Creating artwork for CSI projects the company is involved with
2015
November – December | Durban
Intern Graphic Designer
BARROWS GLOBAL SHOPPER CONVERSION SPECIALISTS
– Brainstorm with design teams for retail campaigns and pitches
– Making minor design changes to artwork following client debrief
– Creating artwork for CSI projects the company is involved with
Junior Graphic Designer
BARROWS GLOBAL SHOPPER CONVERSION SPECIALISTS
2016
January 2016 – March 2017 | Durban
– Design & conceptualise in-store visibility solutions
– Design for temporary retail solutions (corrugate FSU’s and Gondola Ends)
– Design permanent solutions (in-store brand experience points working with corrugate and Structural engineers)
– Design print collateral (posters, flyer, wobblers & other touch points)
– See projects from conceptual phase to production
– Repro artwork for print
– Signing off colour proofs and dispatch
2016
January 2016 – March 2017 | Durban
Junior Graphic Designer
BARROWS GLOBAL SHOPPER CONVERSION SPECIALISTS
– Design & conceptualise in-store visibility solutions
– Design for temporary retail solutions (corrugate FSU’s and Gondola Ends)
– Design permanent solutions (in-store brand experience points working with corrugate and Structural engineers)
– Design print collateral (posters, flyer, wobblers & other touch points)
– See projects from conceptual phase to production
– Repro artwork for print
– Signing off colour proofs and dispatch
Junior Graphic Designer
SBU Creations
2017
April 2017 – July 2017 | Sunninghill
– Designing social media promotional material for government departments
– Design & layout 300+ page government yearly/quarterly department reports
– Travelling to different provinces to present ideas on rolling out provincial and government programmes from infrastructure to Youth Development
– Designed in office wall graphics and internal communication for clients
– Designing pitches for private business campaigns mostly in the optometry market
– Repro artwork and prepare for print
2017
April 2017 – July 2017 | Sunninghill
Junior Graphic Designer
SBU Creations
– Designing social media promotional material for government departments
– Design & layout 300+ page government yearly/quarterly department reports
– Travelling to different provinces to present ideas on rolling out provincial and government programmes from infrastructure to Youth Development
– Designed in office wall graphics and internal communication for clients
– Designing pitches for private business campaigns mostly in the optometry market
– Repro artwork and prepare for print
Mid-weight Graphic DesigneR
Roering Creative Kin (RCK)
2017
August 2017 – Feb 2023 | Sandton
– Design day-to-day digital and print content
– Designer for Discovery Health, Invest, Life, Bank, Vitality
– Discovery Life CI custodian
– Design for B2B and B2C communication emailers and newsletters
– Design and conceptualise Discovery campaigns with look & feel presentation and scamps
– Web design for Discovery Banks for multiple launch events since 2021
– Repro print and digital
– Brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital and interactive brochures and Discoverer
– CI branding custodian for New Business Clients (Sun Pharmaceutical and NMG Benefits)
– Daily checking of all Discovery Life jobs from studio before sharing with client
2017
August 2017 – Feb 2023 | Sandton
Mid-weight Graphic DesigneR
Roering Creative Kin (RCK)
– Design day-to-day digital and print content
– Designer for Discovery Health, Invest, Life, Bank, Vitality
– Discovery Life CI custodian
– Design for B2B and B2C communication emailers and newsletters
– Design and conceptualise Discovery campaigns with look & feel presentation and scamps
– Web design for Discovery Banks for multiple launch events since 2021-2023
– Repro print and digital
– Brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital and interactive brochures and Discoverer
– CI branding custodian for New Business Clients (Sun Pharmaceutical and NMG Benefits)
– Daily checking of all Discovery Life jobs from studio before sharing with client
lead Graphic DesigneR (Discovery life)
Roering Creative Kin (RCK)
2023
March 2023 – May 2023 | Sandton
– Leading Discovery Life creative team & design resource
– Lead designer & Cl custodian for Discovery Life
– Design & check day-to-day digital and print content
– Design & check B2B and B2C communication emailers and newsletters
– Design, art direct and conceptualise Discovery campaigns with look & feel presentations and scamps
– Repro & check print and digital artwork outputs
– Align and maintain brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital and interactive brochures and Discoverer
– Daily checking of all Discovery Life jobs from studio before sharing with client
– Attending and reporting at client status
2023
March 2023 – May 2023 | Sandton
Lead Graphic DesigneR (discovery life)
Roering Creative Kin (RCK)
– Leading Discovery Life creative team & design resource
– Lead designer & Cl custodian for Discovery Life
– Design & check day-to-day digital and print content
– Design & check B2B and B2C communication emailers and newsletters
– Design, art direct and conceptualise Discovery campaigns with look & feel presentations and scamps
– Repro & check print and digital artwork outputs
– Align and maintain brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital and interactive brochures and Discoverer
– Daily checking of all Discovery Life jobs from studio before sharing with client
– Attending and reporting at client status
Senior Graphic DesigneR
Kaelo
2023
June 2023 – Current | Illovo
– Design & align day-to-day digital and print content
– Senior Designer for Dis-Chem Health, Kaelo brand, Primecure, Anglo Medical Scheme & ServCo.
– Brand CI custodian for Dis-Chem Health Comms
– Design for B2B communication mailers and monthly newsletters
– Conceptualise monthly campaigns and for Kaelo brands
– Update business website for Kaelo (currently under development)
– Managing of creative assets in marketing
– Brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital
– Share industry insights with designers and marketing teams
– Review and update creative processes
2023
June 2023 – Current | Illovo
Senior Graphic DesigneR
Kaelo
– Design & align day-to-day digital and print content
– Senior Designer for Dis-Chem Health, Kaelo brand, Primecure, Anglo Medical Scheme & ServCo.
– Brand CI custodian for Dis-Chem Health Comms
– Design for B2B communication mailers and monthly newsletters
– Conceptualise monthly campaigns and for Kaelo brands
– Update business website for Kaelo (currently under development)
– Managing of creative assets in marketing
– Brand consistency throughout artwork for print/Digital
– Share industry insights with designers and marketing teams
– Review and update creative processes
Ian Gourley
Executive Creative Director at Barrows Global
+27 82 828 2030
Ian Gourley
Executive Creative Director at Barrows Global
+27 82 828 2030
Brett Horn
Creative Director and Team Lead at Barrows Global
+27 82 333 2099
Brett Horn
Creative Director and Team Lead at Barrows Global
+27 82 333 2099
Sbu Khumalo
Owner and Creative Director of SBU Creations
+27 79 772 4336
Sbu Khumalo
Owner and Creative Director of SBU Creations
+27 79 772 4336
Ronnie motswaledi
Senior Art Director at Roering Creative Kin
+27 79 058 0093 | ronnie@rck.co.za
Ronnie motswaledi
Senior Art Director at Roering Creative Kin
+27 79 058 0093 | ronnie@rck.co.za
