I’m a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. Whether it’s building a full visual identity, creating a marketing campaign that actually gets noticed, or turning a complex concept into a story people want to hear, that’s my sweet spot. I’ve worked across both B2B and B2C, leading creative projects from the first spark of an idea right through to delivery, always keeping things on brand, on time, and genuinely engaging. I’m just as comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves and jumping into Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen.…

Donovan de Souza

I’m a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. Whether it’s building a full visual identity, creating a marketing campaign that actually gets noticed, or turning a complex concept into a story people want to hear, that’s my sweet spot. I’ve worked across both B2B and B2C, leading creative projects from the first spark of an idea right through to delivery, always keeping things on brand, on time, and genuinely engaging. I’m just as comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves and jumping into Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen.…

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I’m a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. Whether it’s building a full visual identity, creating a marketing campaign that actually gets noticed, or turning a complex concept into a story people want to hear, that’s my sweet spot.

I’ve worked across both B2B and B2C, leading creative projects from the first spark of an idea right through to delivery, always keeping things on brand, on time, and genuinely engaging. I’m just as comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves and jumping into Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen.

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Founder & Creative Lead at Secret Weapon Presentations
September 1, 2019 - Present
Set up Secret Weapon to focus on helping clients create visuals they can be proud to share. Work covers the full journey – shaping the narrative, designing visuals, and ensuring delivery hits the mark. Created brand-led designs for marketing campaigns, events, and sales pitches. Translated technical, data-heavy content into clear, audience-friendly visuals. Produced event creative for brands like AB InBev and Barloworld, including ultra-wide animated screens. Managed multiple design projects at once, maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.
Creative Director & Head of Content Strategy at Missing Link – Presentation Powerhouse
September 1, 2019 - August 14, 2025
Led design and storytelling for brand, marketing, and event projects. Mentored a team of designers and worked closely with clients to distill their message. Transformed complex business topics into simple, impactful visual narratives. Directed creative for large conferences and marketing campaigns. Fostered a culture of experimentation and quality across the design team.
Head Video Editor & Multimedia Presentation Designer at African Motion Picture Company
August 1, 2008 - August 14, 2025
Created interactive presentations and videos for brand launches and corporate events, often running the full production process from idea to delivery.
Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Missing Link
July 1, 2006 - August 14, 2025
Gained broad creative experience across print, web, digital, and video. Adapted quickly to meet various client needs.
Founder & Creative Lead at Secret Weapon Presentations
September 1, 2019 - Present
Launched a creative studio to help businesses tell better stories, working on projects that simplify and engage through sales decks, animated videos, social media graphics, infographics, websites, and brand identities. Created consistent visual identity systems and partnered with marketing teams to produce effective sales and investor decks using behavioural insights. Produced animated videos and short-form content. Developed strong client relationships with more than 90% returning clients.
Creative Director & Head of Content Strategy at Missing Link – Presentation Powerhouse
September 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Led a team of designers, video editors and animators to produce visually appealing and purposeful creative content. Developed a storytelling framework to help clients connect with audiences. Directed presentations, videos, and animations for Fortune 500 clients and high-profile events. Facilitated brainstorming, mentored designers, and ensured project deadlines and budgets were met.
Head Video Editor & Multimedia Presentation Designer at African Motion Picture Company
August 31, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Designed and delivered interactive multimedia presentations and corporate videos. Managed budgets, timelines, and freelancers while overseeing projects from concept through final edit.
Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Missing Link
July 31, 2006 - August 27, 2025
Gained broad creative experience across print, web, digital, and video platforms. Adapted quickly to meet varied client needs.

Education

Matriculant at Bracken High School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Vaal University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Matriculant at Bracken High School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Vaal University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

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Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

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