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Hello, I’m Kiara Blanckensee, a Graphic Designer based in Cape Town with 4+ years of experience in branding, digital marketing, and social media design. I’ve helped brands stand out through high-impact visual campaigns, cohesive branding, and client-focused creative across print and digital platforms. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy shaping concepts from idea to execution. I recently progressed to Art Director, leading design direction for campaigns and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and mentoring teammates to elevate brand experiences.…Hello, I’m Kiara Blanckensee, a Graphic Designer based in Cape Town with 4+ years of experience in branding, digital marketing, and social media design. I’ve helped brands stand out through high-impact visual campaigns, cohesive branding, and client-focused creative across print and digital platforms. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy shaping concepts from idea to execution. I recently progressed to Art Director, leading design direction for campaigns and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and mentoring teammates to elevate brand experiences.

Kiara Blanckensee

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +3

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Hello, I’m Kiara Blanckensee, a Graphic Designer based in Cape Town with 4+ years of experience in branding, digital marketing, and social media design. I’ve helped brands stand out through high-impact visual campaigns, cohesive branding, and client-focused creative across print and digital platforms. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy shaping concepts from idea to execution. I recently progressed to Art Director, leading design direction for campaigns and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and mentoring teammates to elevate brand experiences.…Hello, I’m Kiara Blanckensee, a Graphic Designer based in Cape Town with 4+ years of experience in branding, digital marketing, and social media design. I’ve helped brands stand out through high-impact visual campaigns, cohesive branding, and client-focused creative across print and digital platforms. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy shaping concepts from idea to execution. I recently progressed to Art Director, leading design direction for campaigns and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and mentoring teammates to elevate brand experiences.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Kiara Blanckensee, a Graphic Designer based in Cape Town with 4+ years of experience in branding, digital marketing, and social media design. I’ve helped brands stand out through high-impact visual campaigns, cohesive branding, and client-focused creative across print and digital platforms. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy shaping concepts from idea to execution.

I recently progressed to Art Director, leading design direction for campaigns and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and mentoring teammates to elevate brand experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Job Shadow / Intern at Scope Design Agency

January 1, 2018 - January 22, 2018

Observed design processes and assisted with branding tasks during a three-week internship.

Job Shadow at Sorted Design Agency

January 1, 2020 - January 22, 2020

Completed a three-week job shadow focusing on branding, marketing materials, and client engagement.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Various Clients

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Designed branding and marketing materials for multiple clients including menus, logos, and brochures, improving brand consistency and customer engagement across digital and print platforms.

Wine Label Designer / Brand Designer (Freelance) at Wine Label Brand Project

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Designed and refined wine labels and marketing collateral, ensuring brand consistency and delivering client-focused designs that enhanced product presentation and shelf appeal.

Social Media Designer at Freelance / In-house Marketing

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Developed web banners and social media assets for monthly campaigns, contributing to consistent brand messaging across digital platforms.

Art Director at Current Employer

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Progressed to Art Director shortly after joining due to strong creative performance. Leading design direction for campaigns, overseeing visual output, and collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies.

Job Shadow at Scope Design Agency

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Observed design workflows and processes to understand branding and creative execution.

Job Shadow at Sorted Design Agency

January 1, 2018 - January 22, 2018

Completed a three-week job shadow to observe branding, layout, and design development.

Graphic Designer

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Designed branding and marketing materials for multiple clients including menus, logos, and brochures, improving brand consistency and customer engagement across digital and print platforms. Designed and refined wine labels and marketing collateral, ensuring brand consistency and delivering client-focused designs that enhanced product presentation and shelf appeal. Developed web banners and social media assets for monthly campaigns, contributing to consistent brand messaging across digital platforms.

Social Media Designer

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Led social media design and marketing initiatives, creating visually engaging content that supported brand growth and audience engagement.

Art Director

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026