Hi there! I'm Jonathan Mbuyu, a multi-disciplinary visual designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I craft cohesive brand identities, posters, logos, and engaging social media content while weaving photography and videography into a compelling visual story. I thrive on turning ideas into aesthetic, high-impact concepts and collaborating with teams to deliver clear, memorable campaigns. I'm passionate about visual storytelling—capturing moments from church services to weddings and corporate events, and turning them into polished content through photography, videography, and video editing. I enjoy mentoring others, managing audio-visual gear, and delivering consistent, delightful results in fast-paced environments.…

Jonathan Mbuyu

Hi there! I'm Jonathan Mbuyu, a multi-disciplinary visual designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I craft cohesive brand identities, posters, logos, and engaging social media content while weaving photography and videography into a compelling visual story. I thrive on turning ideas into aesthetic, high-impact concepts and collaborating with teams to deliver clear, memorable campaigns. I'm passionate about visual storytelling—capturing moments from church services to weddings and corporate events, and turning them into polished content through photography, videography, and video editing. I enjoy mentoring others, managing audio-visual gear, and delivering consistent, delightful results in fast-paced environments.…

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Hi there! I’m Jonathan Mbuyu, a multi-disciplinary visual designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I craft cohesive brand identities, posters, logos, and engaging social media content while weaving photography and videography into a compelling visual story. I thrive on turning ideas into aesthetic, high-impact concepts and collaborating with teams to deliver clear, memorable campaigns.

I’m passionate about visual storytelling—capturing moments from church services to weddings and corporate events, and turning them into polished content through photography, videography, and video editing. I enjoy mentoring others, managing audio-visual gear, and delivering consistent, delightful results in fast-paced environments.

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Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Videographer at Church Labour
May 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Freelance graphic design and videography including visual design projects (posters, logos, visual identities); photo and video coverage of events (weddings, concerts, corporate events); professional video editing for social media and advertising campaigns; weekly photo/video coverage of worship services and events; creation of inspiring content for social media; management of audio-visual equipment and coordination of the media team.
Graphic Designer at Pyramide / Agency
April 30, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Creation of advertising posters, flyers, and communication materials. Collaboration with the marketing team on high-impact visual campaigns. Development of a consistent visual identity for various clients.
Assistant Photographer at Studio / Freelance
November 30, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Assistance during studio and outdoor shoots. Photo retouching and preparation of client albums. Learning professional lighting and framing techniques.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Videographer at Church Labour
May 2, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Created advertising posters, logos, and visual identities; provided photography and videography coverage of events (weddings, concerts, corporate events); edited videos for social media and advertising campaigns; delivered weekly photo/video coverage of worship services and events; crafted inspiring content for social media; managed audio-visual equipment and coordinated the media team.
Graphic Designer at Pyramide Agency
April 2, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Creation of advertising posters, flyers, and communication materials; collaborated with the marketing team on high-impact visual campaigns; developed a consistent visual identity for various clients.
Assistant Photographer at Studio / Freelance Senior
November 2, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Assisted during studio and outdoor shoots; photo retouching and preparation of client albums; learned professional lighting and framing techniques.
Graphic Designer / Visual Content Creator at Bolamu Africa Production
March 2, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Visual design projects (posters, logos, visual identities); photo and video coverage of events (weddings, concerts, corporate events); professional video editing for social media and advertising campaigns; weekly photo/video coverage of worship services and events; creation of inspiring content for social media; management of audio-visual equipment and coordination of the media team.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Videographer at Church Labour
May 2, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Freelance graphic design and videography for church ministry and independent projects, including posters, logos, visual identities, event coverage, social media content, and coordination of audio-visual equipment.
Visual Designer at Bolamu Africa Production
March 2, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Visual design for advertising campaigns and media projects, including posters, flyers, logos, and visual identities; photo and video coverage of events; professional video editing for social media and campaigns; weekly worship service and event coverage; content creation for social media; AV equipment management and media team coordination.
Assistant Photographer at Studio / Freelance
November 2, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Assisted in studio and outdoor shoots; client album retouching and preparation; learned professional lighting and framing techniques.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Videographer at Church Labour
May 2, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Visual design projects (posters, logos, visual identities). Photo and video coverage of events (weddings, concerts, corporate events). Professional video editing for social media and advertising campaigns. Weekly photo/video coverage of worship services and events. Creation of inspiring content for social media. Manage audio-visual equipment and coordination of the media team.
Graphic Designer at PYRAMID Agency
April 2, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Creation of advertising posters, flyers, and communication materials. Collaboration with the marketing team on high-impact visual campaigns. Development of a consistent visual identity for various clients.
Graphic Designer & Videographer at Bolamu Africa Production
March 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Visual design projects (posters, logos, visual identities). Photo and video coverage of events (weddings, concerts, corporate events). Professional video editing for social media and advertising campaigns. Weekly photo/video coverage of worship services and events. Creation of inspiring content for social media. Management of audio visual equipment and coordination of the media team.
Assistant Photographer – Studio / Freelance
November 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Assisting during studio and outdoor shoots. Retouching and preparation of client albums. Learning professional lighting and framing techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Institute and Academy of Fine Arts, DRCongo
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Institute of Fine Arts, DRCongo
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Institute of Fine Arts, Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Institute/Academy of Fine Arts, Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail

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