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I’m Joan Baker, a creative problem solver with a strong team spirit and cooperative nature. I work across print and digital media, with design as my core offering, and I bring solid artworking and typesetting skills from years as an independent designer.
I’m detail oriented and deadline-driven, always ready for a design challenge and to see a project through from concept to completion while maintaining high quality.
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Language
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Work Experience
Art Director at GREYMATTER & FINCH
August 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016Primarily focusing on integrated annual reports for both print and digital media – this position required receipt of creative brief from listed companies; presentations of creative output; briefing and art directing designers; liaising with photographers; creative and quality sign-off of all projects; and print management/colour passing.
Freelance Designer at WATERBERRY DESIGNS
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011Designed book covers, books, editorial layouts, annual reports, brand collateral and CI’s. As a freelancer I offered a complete service from design to typesetting, project and print management.
Art Director and Shareholder at UNWEMBI COMMUNICATIONS
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004Unwembi Communications specialised in the design, production and dissemination of printed and online media. I headed up a studio with three designers. The portfolio included websites, annual reports, books and book covers, CI’s and brand collateral. Sold shares in 2000 to live in the country as organic farmers.
Overseas Travel
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Travel experience not tied to a single employer.
Senior Designer at System Publishers
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989Senior designer contributing to multiple print and publishing projects.
Freelance Designer/Business Owner at WaterBerry Designs
January 1, 1984 - September 1, 2000Freelanced at a variety of agencies on a project basis; WaterBerry Designs operated during this period.
Studio Manager and Layout Artist at Technews Publishing
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Rejoined as Studio Manager and Layout Artist, based in Kloof, Durban.
Studio Manager and Layout Artist at Technews Publishing
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Studio manager and layout artist overseeing production workflows.
Trainee Layout Artist and Designer at Communications Group
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Received in-house training as a designer and worked up to running the studio at Technique/Technews Publishing after management split.
Education
Secondary Education at ST THERESAS CONVENT
January 1, 1981 - July 3, 2026Diploma at HOWARD COLLEGE
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984Short Course in Web Design at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014UX Web Design at OPEN 2 STUDY
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Project Management at OPEN 2 STUDY
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016PowerPoint (various) at Udemy and Shaw
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Short Courses at Udemy and Shaw
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Short Course in Web Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014UX Web Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Project Management
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016PowerPoint (various)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020XD (various)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Short Courses
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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