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Cassidy Zeiss

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I’m Cassidy, an award-winning South African art director, illustrator and visual communication designer specialising in branding and advertising.

About

I’m Cassidy, an award-winning South African art director, illustrator and visual communication designer specialising in branding and advertising. I help clients turn ideas into distinctive brand identities, campaigns and marketing materials, taking each project from the first brief through to final artwork.

My background in makeup artistry has sharpened my eye for colour and aesthetics. I bring creative thinking, attention to detail and enthusiasm to every project, whether I’m working independently or alongside a wider team.

I’m currently based in South Africa but relocating to Australia in early 2027.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 9 roles

Art DirectorJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Freelanced to support creative strategy and campaign development, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, insight-driven brand experiences and integrated campaigns.

FreelancerJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Works on creative projects including brand identity, campaign development, and visual design delivered from concept through to final artwork.

Promise Art Director · PromiseJan 2025 – Dec 2026 · 2 yrs

Directed creative strategy and campaign development in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver insight-driven brand experiences and integrated campaigns.

Art Director · PromiseJan 2025 – Dec 2026 · 2 yrs
Art Director · AbnormalJan 2024 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs
Graphic Designer · AbnormalJan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Makeup Artist · Kryolan Makeup ArtistJan 2018 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs
Makeup Artist · KryolanJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 7

High school (Art, EGD and Tourism) · Curro Roodeplaat High school2019
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theater and Media Hair and Make-up Studies · Curro Roodeplaat High school2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Communication (Illustration and Communication Design) · Open Window Institute2022
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Visual Communication (Illustration) · Open Window Institute2023

Certifications and awards

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theater and Media Hair and Make-up Studies2018 – 2026
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theater and Media Hair and Make-up Studies2018
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theater and Media Hair and Make-up Studies2018 – 2026

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