Joan Baker

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I'm Joan Baker, a creative problem solver with a strong team spirit and cooperative nature.

About

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.

  • 31 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 9 roles

Art Director · GREYMATTER & FINCHAug 2011 – Apr 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Primarily 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 · WATERBERRY DESIGNSJan 2004 – Jan 2011 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Designed 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 · UNWEMBI COMMUNICATIONSJan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Unwembi 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 TravelJan 1987 – Dec 1987 · 1 yr
Senior Designer · System PublishersJan 1987 – Dec 1989 · 3 yrs
Freelance Designer/Business Owner · WaterBerry DesignsJan 1984 – Sep 2000 · 16 yrs 9 mos
Studio Manager and Layout Artist · Technews PublishingJan 1984 – Dec 1986 · 3 yrs
Studio Manager and Layout Artist · Technews PublishingJan 1984 – Dec 1986 · 3 yrs

Education· 7

Secondary Education · ST THERESAS CONVENT1981 – 2026
Diploma · HOWARD COLLEGE1982 – 1984
Short Course in Web Design · University of Cape Town2014
UX Web Design · OPEN 2 STUDY2016

Certifications and awards· 6

Short Course in Web Design2014
UX Web Design2016
Project Management2016
PowerPoint (various)2020

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