I'm Joseph Kiarie, an innovative Creative Director and Designer with over 10 years of experience turning concepts into visually compelling designs. I lead with storytelling, blending art and technology to create campaigns that resonate and drive impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, always eager to learn new tools and techniques to deliver polished visuals—from branding and layouts to video banners and motion graphics. I believe great design starts with understanding people and their needs. My work spans print, digital, and motion, and I enjoy guiding teams to realize bold concepts while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable impact.

Joseph Kiarie

I'm Joseph Kiarie, an innovative Creative Director and Designer with over 10 years of experience turning concepts into visually compelling designs. I lead with storytelling, blending art and technology to create campaigns that resonate and drive impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, always eager to learn new tools and techniques to deliver polished visuals—from branding and layouts to video banners and motion graphics. I believe great design starts with understanding people and their needs. My work spans print, digital, and motion, and I enjoy guiding teams to realize bold concepts while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable impact.

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I’m Joseph Kiarie, an innovative Creative Director and Designer with over 10 years of experience turning concepts into visually compelling designs. I lead with storytelling, blending art and technology to create campaigns that resonate and drive impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, always eager to learn new tools and techniques to deliver polished visuals—from branding and layouts to video banners and motion graphics.

I believe great design starts with understanding people and their needs. My work spans print, digital, and motion, and I enjoy guiding teams to realize bold concepts while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Graphic Designer at Suave Media Ltd.
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Assisted in creating print and digital ads; analyzed and refined design concepts; contributed to photography and pencil art.
Part-time Design Tutor at Nairobi Institute of Tech.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Engaged learners in the process of creating and developing their talents in art and design technology; completed solo projects and freelance commissions.
Freelance Graphics Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Visual designer/editor creating social media videos and layouts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok; produced brand-aligned posts.
Creative Director at Netflix (Kenya)
August 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Created digital banners and materials for AU-related online campaigns, focusing on campaigns that delivered tangible impact.
Contract Creative Director at African Union (AU)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Contract Creative Director overseeing AU creative campaigns.
TV Graphics Designer at Mediamax Network Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Senior Creative Designer responsible for general creative media design.
E-learning Animation Content Designer at Virtual Essence Ltd.
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Designed animation content for e-learning projects; contributed to the Kenyan Laptop Project through interactive media.

Education

Degree in Animation & Digital Media Design at Nairobi Institute of Technology
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services