Hi, I’m Hlengwa Bremmer Manzini. I have over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, and I’m skilled in multiple disciplines of communications. I thrive on developing winning strategies, out-of-the-box concepts, and eye-catching designs, while building strong relationships with clients to fully understand their objectives. As a founder and Creative Director, I lead visual identity, campaign themes, content, and activations, collaborating with artists, partners, and production teams to deliver impactful creative work for our clients and communities. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand narratives, and delivering work that resonates across media platforms.

Hlengwa Bremmer Manzini

Hi, I’m Hlengwa Bremmer Manzini. I have over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, and I’m skilled in multiple disciplines of communications. I thrive on developing winning strategies, out-of-the-box concepts, and eye-catching designs, while building strong relationships with clients to fully understand their objectives. As a founder and Creative Director, I lead visual identity, campaign themes, content, and activations, collaborating with artists, partners, and production teams to deliver impactful creative work for our clients and communities. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand narratives, and delivering work that resonates across media platforms.

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Hi, I’m Hlengwa Bremmer Manzini. I have over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, and I’m skilled in multiple disciplines of communications. I thrive on developing winning strategies, out-of-the-box concepts, and eye-catching designs, while building strong relationships with clients to fully understand their objectives.

As a founder and Creative Director, I lead visual identity, campaign themes, content, and activations, collaborating with artists, partners, and production teams to deliver impactful creative work for our clients and communities. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping brand narratives, and delivering work that resonates across media platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Creative Director at Never Better Creatives
January 1, 2019 - Present
Responsible for business development, steering the overall creative direction and vision for projects, and managing teams and client relationships. Provides strategic leadership, inspires creativity, and ensures delivery of high-quality, impactful work representing clients.
Creative Group Head at Ogilvy South Africa
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Led a team of designers, copywriters, art directors, and other creatives; oversaw multiple campaigns and pitch work for new business. Sat on the advisory committee for Ogilvy Public Relations.
Senior Art Director at Ogilvy South Africa
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Established overall design direction, set project goals, and ensured design objectives were met. Played a key role in assembling pitches for business development.
Mid Weight Art Director at Blaqhead Design Studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Developed designs for brand identities, online and print, and activations; collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing and product development.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Phakama Mpumalanga Festival
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee the development of visual identity, campaign themes, content, and activations; work with artists, partners, and production teams.
Creative Director at The Hive Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Oversee content creation, brand storytelling, and digital engagement initiatives to drive impactful marketing solutions for clients.

Education

BA Degree in Brand Communications specialising in Multimedia at City Varsity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Brand Communications specialising in Multimedia at Vega School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Graphic Design at Midrand Graduate Institute
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Certificate in Travel & Tourism at Speciss College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
National Senior Certificate (Matric) at Nelspruit Private College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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