I'm Donovan de Souza, a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. I’m passionate about turning complex concepts into simple, engaging stories, whether it’s building a full visual identity, crafting a high-impact marketing campaign, or delivering moving, story-driven content. I thrive working across B2B and B2C, guiding projects from the initial spark through to delivery, always on-brand, on-time, and genuinely engaging. I’m equally comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen. Based in Bristol, UK, I’ve built a studio that partners with marketing teams to create convincing, high-converting decks, campaigns, and demonstrations. I value long-term relationships, mentorship, and staying ahead of trends and tools so the work remains fresh and effective.…

Donovan de Souza

I'm Donovan de Souza, a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. I’m passionate about turning complex concepts into simple, engaging stories, whether it’s building a full visual identity, crafting a high-impact marketing campaign, or delivering moving, story-driven content. I thrive working across B2B and B2C, guiding projects from the initial spark through to delivery, always on-brand, on-time, and genuinely engaging. I’m equally comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen. Based in Bristol, UK, I’ve built a studio that partners with marketing teams to create convincing, high-converting decks, campaigns, and demonstrations. I value long-term relationships, mentorship, and staying ahead of trends and tools so the work remains fresh and effective.…

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I’m Donovan de Souza, a hands-on Creative Lead with over two decades of experience bringing ideas to life for global brands. I’m passionate about turning complex concepts into simple, engaging stories, whether it’s building a full visual identity, crafting a high-impact marketing campaign, or delivering moving, story-driven content. I thrive working across B2B and B2C, guiding projects from the initial spark through to delivery, always on-brand, on-time, and genuinely engaging. I’m equally comfortable setting the creative vision as I am rolling up my sleeves in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma to make it happen.

Based in Bristol, UK, I’ve built a studio that partners with marketing teams to create convincing, high-converting decks, campaigns, and demonstrations. I value long-term relationships, mentorship, and staying ahead of trends and tools so the work remains fresh and effective.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
Founder & Creative Lead at Secret Weapon
September 1, 2019 - Present
Launched a creative studio to help businesses tell better stories, reimagining sales decks and producing animated videos. Delivered campaigns across social graphics, infographics, videos, websites and brand identities; designed visual identity systems; partnered with marketing to boost engagement; built long-term client relationships (over 90% repeat).
Creative Director & Head of Content Strategy at Missing Link – Presentation Powerhouse
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2019
Led a team of designers, video editors and animators; developed a storytelling framework to cut through noise and connect with audiences; directed presentations, videos and animations for Fortune 500 clients and high-profile events; mentored staff and kept projects on time and on budget.
Head Video Editor & Multimedia Presentation Designer at African Motion Picture Company
September 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008
Designed and delivered interactive multimedia presentations and corporate videos; managed budgets, timelines and freelancers, delivering concepts to final edit.
Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Missing Link
February 1, 1999 - July 1, 2006
Gained broad creative experience across print, web, digital and video; adapted quickly to meet diverse 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
Matric at Bracken High School
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
National Diploma, Graphic Design at Vaal University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

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

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