Hi, I’m Candi van der Merwe, proud mom to two wonderful boys, Matthew and Miles, and wife to Vincent. I currently work at Openform Studio, a full-service creative agency based in Nahoon, East London. My role is highly pressurised and deadline-driven. I have over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, with a strong background in the marketing, events, and communications industries. When we are not working, we love to play sport with our two boys or enjoy a cup of tea on our patio.

Candi van der Merwe

Hi, I’m Candi van der Merwe, proud mom to two wonderful boys, Matthew and Miles, and wife to Vincent. I currently work at Openform Studio, a full-service creative agency based in Nahoon, East London. My role is highly pressurised and deadline-driven. I have over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, with a strong background in the marketing, events, and communications industries. When we are not working, we love to play sport with our two boys or enjoy a cup of tea on our patio.

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Hi, I’m Candi van der Merwe, proud mom to two wonderful boys, Matthew and Miles, and wife to Vincent. I currently work at Openform Studio, a full-service creative agency based in Nahoon, East London. My role is highly pressurised and deadline-driven.

I have over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, with a strong background in the marketing, events, and communications industries. When we are not working, we love to play sport with our two boys or enjoy a cup of tea on our patio.

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Work Experience

Junior Graphic Designer at Boomtown Advertising
March 1, 2001 - February 1, 2003
Designed and assisted in artwork for client campaigns, collaborating with a small team to deliver print and digital collateral within deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Mogridge Design
March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2005
Created visual concepts for branding and marketing materials, coordinating with clients to meet deadlines and budgets.
Senior Graphic Designer at Coral Print
April 1, 2005 - April 1, 2011
Led design projects, mentored junior staff, and produced print-ready artwork for packaging and marketing collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer at Intengu Communications
May 1, 2011 - March 1, 2016
Managed design projects for communications campaigns, coordinated with clients and internal teams.
Studio Manager at Openform Studio
April 1, 2016 - Present
Studio manager responsible for workflow, deadlines, and team coordination; oversaw design and development resources and client liaison.

Education

Matric pass (with distinction) at Clarendon High School for Girls
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
National Diploma in Graphic Design at PE Technikon (Now NMU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Online Short Course in Marketing at Online Short Course in Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Healthcare, Retail, Real Estate & Construction