I am a highly adaptable and detail-driven creative professional with a proven track record in graphic design and artworking. I blend strong visual storytelling with technical precision to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned design solutions across print and digital media. I have a sharp eye for layout, typography, and visual hierarchy, and I create materials that communicate complex information clearly and effectively. I am comfortable developing concepts from scratch or refining existing assets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and polish in every project. My experience spans the full design lifecycle—from initial briefing through to final production—preparing artwork to print-ready standards, adhering to brand and compliance guidelines, and managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Caryn Rushby

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I am a highly adaptable and detail-driven creative professional with a proven track record in graphic design and artworking. I blend strong visual storytelling with technical precision to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned design solutions across print and digital media. I have a sharp eye for layout, typography, and visual hierarchy, and I create materials that communicate complex information clearly and effectively. I am comfortable developing concepts from scratch or refining existing assets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and polish in every project. My experience spans the full design lifecycle—from initial briefing through to final production—preparing artwork to print-ready standards, adhering to brand and compliance guidelines, and managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments.

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I am a highly adaptable and detail-driven creative professional with a proven track record in graphic design and artworking. I blend strong visual storytelling with technical precision to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned design solutions across print and digital media. I have a sharp eye for layout, typography, and visual hierarchy, and I create materials that communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

I am comfortable developing concepts from scratch or refining existing assets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and polish in every project. My experience spans the full design lifecycle—from initial briefing through to final production—preparing artwork to print-ready standards, adhering to brand and compliance guidelines, and managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer / Artworker / Pre-Press Operator at Xtreme Graphics
November 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Lead designer for bespoke promotional materials across diverse client sectors including events, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Supported bid and tender submissions by designing visually engaging, brand-compliant documents tailored to client specifications. Managed end-to-end project delivery, interpreting client briefs and producing print-ready artwork while ensuring brand consistency and technical precision. Ensured artwork met print specifications such as dimensions, colour accuracy, bleed, crop marks, and resolution standards. Collaborated with account managers and production teams to clarify requirements and resolve artwork-related issues efficiently. Provided ongoing support to production including artwork amendments, updates, and urgent reworks under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Angels Media Marketing
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Delivered bespoke marketing collateral for property clients, including brochures, landing pages, and brand guidelines. Collaborated with marketing, sales, and digital teams to develop visuals for social media campaigns, exhibitions, and digital initiatives that enhanced brand visibility and engagement. Maintained strict visual consistency across multiple client portfolios and ensured alignment with client tone, reinforcing brand integrity and elevating client experience.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at BizeeB Design
April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2022
Designed branding and print materials for sectors including retail, telecommunications, food, and furniture. Created bespoke designs for outdoor advertising, large-format signage, and billboards to enhance brand visibility. Managed multiple client projects simultaneously, coordinating timelines and resources to meet strict deadlines and quality standards. Developed bid designs and proposals for telecommunications clients, collaborating with bid teams to produce clear, persuasive, and visually engaging documents. Acted as primary liaison between clients, printers, and suppliers overseeing full print production lifecycle from artwork preparation through to final delivery and on-site installation. Produced bespoke artwork for packaging, product catalogues, point-of-sale displays, and signage while ensuring materials met technical specifications and production requirements.
Graphic Designer at Ellerines Holdings
April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2014
Designed and produced retail catalogues and promotional campaigns within an in-house design studio delivering high-quality materials aligned with brand standards and commercial objectives. Created visual advertisements, point-of-sale displays, and in-store graphics supporting multi-channel marketing efforts that increased customer engagement and sales. Managed project timelines and feedback loops to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality. Applied retail trends and consumer behavior insights to tailor designs that resonated with target audiences and maximized promotional impact.

Education

Graphic Design at Hirt & Carter Design House
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Education with Sciences at Johannesburg College of Education
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Events Management at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Figma UI/UX Design Essentials
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Adobe XD UI/UX Design Essentials
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Advanced Photoshop
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Education
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