Hi, I’m Andrew Zankanani. I’m a flexible and versatile creative director, designer, illustrator and filmmaker with a long track record across corporate communications, advertising, television and new media. I enjoy shaping campaigns that are clear, on-brand and measurable, grounded in solid research and a thoughtful tone of voice. In my work I lead with strategy, craft strong visual identities, and produce assets across print, digital and video. I’ve collaborated with NGOs and CSOs on humanitarian and development projects, and I love helping brands connect with their audiences through real-world and digital experiences.…

Andrew Zankanani

Hi, I’m Andrew Zankanani. I’m a flexible and versatile creative director, designer, illustrator and filmmaker with a long track record across corporate communications, advertising, television and new media. I enjoy shaping campaigns that are clear, on-brand and measurable, grounded in solid research and a thoughtful tone of voice. In my work I lead with strategy, craft strong visual identities, and produce assets across print, digital and video. I’ve collaborated with NGOs and CSOs on humanitarian and development projects, and I love helping brands connect with their audiences through real-world and digital experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Andrew Zankanani. I’m a flexible and versatile creative director, designer, illustrator and filmmaker with a long track record across corporate communications, advertising, television and new media. I enjoy shaping campaigns that are clear, on-brand and measurable, grounded in solid research and a thoughtful tone of voice. In my work I lead with strategy, craft strong visual identities, and produce assets across print, digital and video. I’ve collaborated with NGOs and CSOs on humanitarian and development projects, and I love helping brands connect with their audiences through real-world and digital experiences.

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Language

French
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director / Executive Senior Creative Consultant / Strategist at Chido Advertising
March 1, 2021 - Present
Identity design for campaigns and campaign strategies; executing branding, visual identity and asset creation for corporate clients; digital and social media marketing strategies; pitching to clients; in-store product launches, activations and events.
Chief Creative Officer at RunIt
June 1, 2020 - Present
Exploring and delivering effective and innovative ways to bring clients and their target audiences together across all media platforms; helping define brands using targeted campaigns spanning advertising, marketing, online visibility and social media strategies.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Self-employed (London-based)
November 1, 2014 - Present
Designing for B2B and B2C marketing, advertising, and new business development; logo and identity design, brand development and editorial design for print and digital output using Adobe CC; interactive presentations in Keynote and PowerPoint; video editing with Premiere and After Effects.
Executive Senior Creative Consultant/ Strategist at Chido Advertising P/L CA
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Branding, campaign strategies, design execution, client pitching, digital and social media marketing and advertising; augmented reality and AI; real world integration and experiential.
Executive Creative Director at RunIt
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Crafting fun and exciting ways to bring brands and their audiences together across all media platforms; leading creative output and cross-media campaigns.
Senior Art Director/Creative Designer - Print and Digital at Joe Publicⁿ Consultant
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Creative design for print and digital advertising campaigns; concept development and execution; collaboration with client teams.
Senior Art Director / Creative Lead / New Business Development Consultant at Ogilvy
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Pitch concept and development; deliverables across press, radio, TVCs, digital campaigns including social media, websites and UI design; new business involvement.
Senior Art Director at TBWA Zimbabwe
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Developing engaging and thought-provoking concepts and copy for advertising campaigns with a focus on elevating client engagement.
Senior Art Director at Jericho Advertising
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Concept development and copy for campaigns; execution across multiple channels to disrupt conventional multimedia communications.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Facebook
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Designed high-level review presentations for senior executives; embedded video content and research data into design using Adobe CC and PowerPoint.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Self-employed (London)
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Remote design work for Zalando, Rewe, Vodafone, ADC, T-mobile, Finery and Porsche; content created in Adobe CC with embedded video in presentations.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Prudential plc
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
On-site design in HR department delivering highly sensitive presentations and supporting communications.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Massive Creative Events Agency
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Animated and visually engaging presentation design for high-profile events including keynote speeches and award moments.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at MEC
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Design and visualisation support for pitch decks; content creation and print collateral.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Facebook
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Created high-level presentation visuals for campaign reviews; integrated research data into decks.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Socrates Communications
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Graphics for Canary Wharf environmental branding and associated marketing brochures; high-end retouching and final artwork.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at Bloomberg LP
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Channel branding, show identity, interactive multimedia sales presentations, graphics for web and print, event collateral.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer (Branding Project) at The Law Society
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Branding, brand assets, print and online collateral; brand identity development for central services.
Branding / Graphic Design at BSides London (International Information Security Events)
March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Branded concepts and original designs for event visuals, print materials and stage graphics.
Freelance Creative Graphic Designer at WorldSIM
March 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Brand refresh for website and social media; print and e-marketing graphics.
Product & Presentation Design at Dynamite Promotions Int
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Product and packaging design; interactive presentation design for campaigns in entertainment sectors.
Graphic Designer at Metropolitan (housing, care and support)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Creative graphic design for corporate communications, editorial design, and training assets.
Creative Graphic Designer (Product & Packaging, etc.) at Dynamite Promotions
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Product and packaging design; presentation design for movie merchandising and campaigns.
Oil Painting Exhibitions Contemporary Fine Artist
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Senior Designer Creative Lead/ Art Director at Von Broembsen Marson Leo Burnett (Publicis Groupe)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Concepts for ATL and BTL campaigns; production of specialised artwork and visual assets.
Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather Africa (Barker McComack O&M)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Concept development for ATL/BTL campaigns; client deliverables across print, TV and digital.
Graphic Designer at The Press Gang
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Marketing material design for print, corporate stationery, POS and exhibition graphics.
Graphic Designer, Artist, Illustrator at Addison-Wesley Longman (Pearson plc)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1998
Educational book design and illustration; cover visuals and internal artwork.
Junior Creative Graphic Designer at Lowe Lintas and Partners
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
All-round studio duties including visualising, storyboarding, photo-shoot coordination and cross-channel execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design And Advertising at University Of Zimbabwe
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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