Hi, I’m Gerald Wanjala, a Brand and Visual Designer with a strong background in video editing, brand strategy, and digital marketing management. Over the past eight years I’ve honed my ability to craft cohesive brand identities and design creative content that drives engagement across print and digital channels. I’m passionate about blending creativity with strategic insight to strengthen brand equity and resonate with target audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, Google Ads, and Mailchimp, and I’d be excited to contribute this mix of artistry and analytics to help your brand grow. Portfolio: geraldwanjala.net

Gerald Barasa

Hi, I’m Gerald Wanjala, a Brand and Visual Designer with a strong background in video editing, brand strategy, and digital marketing management. Over the past eight years I’ve honed my ability to craft cohesive brand identities and design creative content that drives engagement across print and digital channels. I’m passionate about blending creativity with strategic insight to strengthen brand equity and resonate with target audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, Google Ads, and Mailchimp, and I’d be excited to contribute this mix of artistry and analytics to help your brand grow. Portfolio: geraldwanjala.net

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Hi, I’m Gerald Wanjala, a Brand and Visual Designer with a strong background in video editing, brand strategy, and digital marketing management. Over the past eight years I’ve honed my ability to craft cohesive brand identities and design creative content that drives engagement across print and digital channels.

I’m passionate about blending creativity with strategic insight to strengthen brand equity and resonate with target audiences. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, Google Ads, and Mailchimp, and I’d be excited to contribute this mix of artistry and analytics to help your brand grow. Portfolio: geraldwanjala.net

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer UI/UX at Equity Bank – Brand and Marketing/ Communications
November 1, 2021 - Present
Currently working in Equity Bank's Brand and Communications department, creating promotional and marketing content for print and digital platforms. Responsibilities include product design/UI-UX on landing pages and e-commerce websites, and contributing to cohesive campaigns that uphold brand consistency across channels.
Creative Designer at K24 Media
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Redesigned and developed an interactive prototype for the K24 Plus movie streaming app in two months, featuring 100+ widgets with mobile-first design, improved performance (4x faster page loads), and content creation for K24 TV.
Creative Designer at Kenya Red Cross
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Produced digital and print artwork for media; ideated designs for visual assets and illustrations, including commercials and montages for various shows and news features.
Lead Motion Graphic Designer at CMG (Creative Mobile Group) South Africa
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Developed mobile advertising content; created marketing materials for print and web; video post-production for documentaries, TV commercials, music videos; managed end-to-end production from editing to duplication; included proposal writing and project management.
Creative Graphic Designer at NTV (Nation Media)
June 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Reviewed and corrected edited footage; specialized in video editing for television features and news; collaborated with teams across media to deliver program graphics and end-credit promotions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Education at Kampala International University (KIU), Kampala, Uganda
October 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education