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I am a meticulous Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of creative agency experience across global FMCG, luxury, healthcare, finance, tech, and NGO brands. I specialize in crafting 360 campaigns that integrate digital innovation, visual storytelling, and user-centric designs across print, digital, and retail platforms. With a strong foundation in branding and advertising, I am adept at creating compelling key visuals, motion design, and maintaining brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs while mentoring junior designers and upholding brand standards across multiple touchpoints.…I am a meticulous Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of creative agency experience across global FMCG, luxury, healthcare, finance, tech, and NGO brands. I specialize in crafting 360 campaigns that integrate digital innovation, visual storytelling, and user-centric designs across print, digital, and retail platforms. With a strong foundation in branding and advertising, I am adept at creating compelling key visuals, motion design, and maintaining brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs while mentoring junior designers and upholding brand standards across multiple touchpoints.

Carl Khombe

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, +2

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I am a meticulous Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of creative agency experience across global FMCG, luxury, healthcare, finance, tech, and NGO brands. I specialize in crafting 360 campaigns that integrate digital innovation, visual storytelling, and user-centric designs across print, digital, and retail platforms. With a strong foundation in branding and advertising, I am adept at creating compelling key visuals, motion design, and maintaining brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs while mentoring junior designers and upholding brand standards across multiple touchpoints.…I am a meticulous Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of creative agency experience across global FMCG, luxury, healthcare, finance, tech, and NGO brands. I specialize in crafting 360 campaigns that integrate digital innovation, visual storytelling, and user-centric designs across print, digital, and retail platforms. With a strong foundation in branding and advertising, I am adept at creating compelling key visuals, motion design, and maintaining brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs while mentoring junior designers and upholding brand standards across multiple touchpoints.

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I am a meticulous Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of creative agency experience across global FMCG, luxury, healthcare, finance, tech, and NGO brands. I specialize in crafting 360 campaigns that integrate digital innovation, visual storytelling, and user-centric designs across print, digital, and retail platforms.

With a strong foundation in branding and advertising, I am adept at creating compelling key visuals, motion design, and maintaining brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs while mentoring junior designers and upholding brand standards across multiple touchpoints.

Skills

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Middleweight Designer at McCann Birmingham

February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Delivered creative solutions across 40+ global brands, including CrossCountry Trains, Bosch, Qatar Airways, Blood Cancer UK, Nordic Spirit, Crumpton Oaks, Acer, Stellantis, and Smirnoff. Conceptualised and executed high-quality design work across digital, print, motion, social, and OOH, spanning brand identities and integrated marketing campaigns. Developed and implemented brand guidelines and visual identity systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across all touchpoints. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outputs.

Graphic Designer and Art Director at CVG Consulting

September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Responsible for creating and executing the organisation's rebrand including developing new brand style guides and rolling out corporate communications for print and digital platforms. Analysing client feedback and developing and managing action plans as part of a continuous improvement. Designed and developed the company website. Conducting face-to-face client meetings with senior stakeholders to review the services and expertise provided to clients.

Founder & Creative Consultant (Freelance) at CKHOMBZ Unlimited

March 1, 2023 - Present

Collaborating with founders and startups to package business offerings and bring their vision to life through impactful brand identities and memorable user experiences. Partnered with agencies as a freelance art director and graphic designer. Designed and executed multi-touchpoint brand campaigns for B2B and B2C clientele, delivering high-impact visuals across print and digital platforms. Developing creative solutions and proposals, as a freelancer for agencies, winning 7 client pitches. Collating market insights and researching new design tools and design trends. Analysing client feedback and developing and managing action plans as part of a continuous improvement. Integrated brand guidelines into all deliverables, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand identity.

Creative Director at Shift Engage

August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2023

Promoted to the senior leadership team. Managed 360 advertising campaigns for diverse brands, including healthcare, creating storyboards, mood boards, digital content, print collateral, branding, infographics, websites, presentations, social media assets etc. Pioneered award-winning campaigns shortlisted at the Loeries Awards and featured on Ads of the World, demonstrating exceptional creative and strategic thinking. Collaborated with Art Directors, Copywriters, and designers to deliver cohesive campaigns, fostering innovation and seamless teamwork. Spearheaded the rebranding of clients, developing brand guidelines, and executing rollouts across digital and traditional media platforms. Successfully landed over 10 client pitches.

Art Director and Senior Designer at Shift Engage

June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018

Crafted original graphic design, web design, motion graphics, print production, adverts, and marketing collateral. Worked collaboratively with client business teams and the internal creative team to deliver branding and marketing requirements for creative marketing and advertising projects. Handled multiple design projects and oversaw the execution of social media campaigns. Mentored new recruits and junior designers to optimise the uptake of design frameworks and flexible workflows. My work won 7 Ngoma Awards.

Senior Designer at Quill Advertising & Marketing

May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016

Created marketing collateral and campaigns, supporting the creative team across branding and advertising projects.

Multimedia Graphic Designer at Jupiter Drawing Room Harare

July 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016

Produced multimedia graphic design for campaigns and brand communications across print and digital channels, contributing to broad advertising and branding initiatives.

3D Generalist & Graphic Designer Intern at Foghound Studio

November 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014

Supported 3D and 2D design production, contributing to client projects and creative development in a fast-paced studio environment.