I like to infuse my work with zeal and poise- no matter the scale of the challenge. ”New” to me means an open door, an opportunity, rather than something scary or demotivating. Being a creative, I’ve realized, is not only about opening doors but also building those doors and enabling others to walk through them.…

Abbi-Gail Bowles

I like to infuse my work with zeal and poise- no matter the scale of the challenge. ”New” to me means an open door, an opportunity, rather than something scary or demotivating. Being a creative, I’ve realized, is not only about opening doors but also building those doors and enabling others to walk through them.…

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I like to infuse my work with zeal and poise- no matter the scale of the challenge. ”New” to me means an open door, an opportunity, rather than something scary or demotivating. Being a creative, I’ve realized, is not only about opening doors but also building those doors and enabling others to walk through them.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Designer & Marketing Researcher at SportPesa South Africa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and manage the image and brand assets for SportPesa South Africa; create and oversee social media posts, banners, posters and merch; approve printing; conduct marketing research and campaign execution; develop social media content and collaborate on brand storytelling.
Intern at Ab Normal Group
November 30, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Marketing research; new design brainstorming; creating drafts of possible designs during internship.
Lead Designer and Market Researcher at SportPesa South Africa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed brand visuals and social media content; conducted market research; created drafts of possible designs for print and digital campaigns; collaborated with marketing and advertising teams.
Marketing Researcher / Designer (Intern) at Abnormal (Beings Kin Rejuvenation Technologies)
November 30, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Marketing research; new design brainstorming; creating drafts of possible designs.
Lead Designer and Market Researcher at Media24
November 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for leading design efforts including print ads and social media content for various DStv channels and magazines.
Multimedia Designer and Market Researcher at Skin Rejuvenation Technologies
October 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Managed design for local and international packaging, social media posts, promotional designs, and marketing research.
Store Assistant at Forum
November 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Assisted customers, operated cash register, and managed store closing activities.
Store Assistant at Forum
November 30, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Assisted customers, operated cash register, and managed store closing activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Communication Design & Photography at Open Window Institute, Centurion, GP, South Africa
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
NSC at Eldoraigne High School, Centurion, GP, South Africa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Communication Design & Photography) at Open Window Institute
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
NSC (National Senior Certificate) at Eldoraigne High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts Double Major at Open Window Institute
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
NSC at Eldoraigne High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail

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