I am an experienced creative graphic designer and art director with a wealth of hands-on experience in advertising spanning over 18 years. I am a team player who delivers fast when timelines are tight and can be relied upon to deliver under pressure when options have failed. I have led branding and campaigns across East Africa and Rwanda, with a focus on turning briefs into compelling brand experiences. As founder and creative lead of Zoe Graphics Limited, BrandSmart Rwanda, and Creative Communications Rwanda, I have steered branding, campaigns, and production from concept to execution for a wide range of clients, including GMO, Action Aid Rwanda, BRALIRWA, and USAID. I thrive on building teams, establishing systems, and delivering results that drive profitability and market impact.…

Andrew Kibuuka N.

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I am an experienced creative graphic designer and art director with a wealth of hands-on experience in advertising spanning over 18 years. I am a team player who delivers fast when timelines are tight and can be relied upon to deliver under pressure when options have failed. I have led branding and campaigns across East Africa and Rwanda, with a focus on turning briefs into compelling brand experiences. As founder and creative lead of Zoe Graphics Limited, BrandSmart Rwanda, and Creative Communications Rwanda, I have steered branding, campaigns, and production from concept to execution for a wide range of clients, including GMO, Action Aid Rwanda, BRALIRWA, and USAID. I thrive on building teams, establishing systems, and delivering results that drive profitability and market impact.…

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I am an experienced creative graphic designer and art director with a wealth of hands-on experience in advertising spanning over 18 years. I am a team player who delivers fast when timelines are tight and can be relied upon to deliver under pressure when options have failed. I have led branding and campaigns across East Africa and Rwanda, with a focus on turning briefs into compelling brand experiences.

As founder and creative lead of Zoe Graphics Limited, BrandSmart Rwanda, and Creative Communications Rwanda, I have steered branding, campaigns, and production from concept to execution for a wide range of clients, including GMO, Action Aid Rwanda, BRALIRWA, and USAID. I thrive on building teams, establishing systems, and delivering results that drive profitability and market impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at LegacyXp Rwanda
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Execute clients’ work from brief to concept and execution or finally production/communication campaign roll out.
Art Director at Creative Communications Rwanda
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Execute clients’ brief from concept to execution, oversee final execution and production.
Creative Director at BrandSmart Rw
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
In charge of all accounts and clients from concept to execution plus production.
Creative Director & Founder at Zoe Graphics Limited
January 1, 2010 - October 30, 2025
Set up and initial management of the company, ensuring profitability and a competitive edge in the market. Established self-sustaining operational structures and systems.
Senior Graphic Designer at Graphic Systems Limited
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Heading Lab One; created visuals for approval, prepared artwork for quality output, performed pre-press tasks and quality control under tight schedules.
Senior Graphic Designer and Founding Partner at Visual Effects Ltd
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Set up, managed, and marketed the creative design section of the company ensuring profitability.
Graphic Designer at The Design Lab
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Develop brand concepts and generate visuals in line with approved CIS. Led branding projects including the brand ID, logo, and corporate style guide for Tropical Bank Africa & TB Uganda.
Head of Department - Fine Art at Hillside International High School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Head of Department - Fine Art. Preparing students for O and A Level fine art and design exams.
Trainee Graphic Designer at Makerere University Printery
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Trainee graphic designer, preparing layout for the pre press and ready artwork for the press section.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial & Fine Arts (BIFA Hons) at Makerere University, Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
UACE at Busoga College Mwiri
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1995
UCE at Namilyango College
January 1, 1985 - November 1, 1992

Qualifications

Bachelor of Industrial & Fine Arts (BIFA Hons)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Digital & Online: Master Class - Adobe, 3D animation, ... (online training)
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail
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