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I'm Kirubel Dereje, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director with over 3 years of experience crafting bold, purpose-driven visual solutions for leading brands across Africa. I blend strong branding, storytelling, and art direction with an urban planning mindset to build cohesive identities and impactful campaigns. I excel at turning insights into visuals, boosting brand recognition and user engagement, while improving team efficiency through thoughtful design strategy and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines in fast-paced environments.…I'm Kirubel Dereje, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director with over 3 years of experience crafting bold, purpose-driven visual solutions for leading brands across Africa. I blend strong branding, storytelling, and art direction with an urban planning mindset to build cohesive identities and impactful campaigns. I excel at turning insights into visuals, boosting brand recognition and user engagement, while improving team efficiency through thoughtful design strategy and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines in fast-paced environments.

Kirubel Dereje

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Brand Strategist, +2

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I'm Kirubel Dereje, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director with over 3 years of experience crafting bold, purpose-driven visual solutions for leading brands across Africa. I blend strong branding, storytelling, and art direction with an urban planning mindset to build cohesive identities and impactful campaigns. I excel at turning insights into visuals, boosting brand recognition and user engagement, while improving team efficiency through thoughtful design strategy and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines in fast-paced environments.…I'm Kirubel Dereje, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director with over 3 years of experience crafting bold, purpose-driven visual solutions for leading brands across Africa. I blend strong branding, storytelling, and art direction with an urban planning mindset to build cohesive identities and impactful campaigns. I excel at turning insights into visuals, boosting brand recognition and user engagement, while improving team efficiency through thoughtful design strategy and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines in fast-paced environments.

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I’m Kirubel Dereje, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and art director with over 3 years of experience crafting bold, purpose-driven visual solutions for leading brands across Africa. I blend strong branding, storytelling, and art direction with an urban planning mindset to build cohesive identities and impactful campaigns.

I excel at turning insights into visuals, boosting brand recognition and user engagement, while improving team efficiency through thoughtful design strategy and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines in fast-paced environments.

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Art Director at Ttree Advertising

January 1, 2024 - Present

Delivered design solutions that strengthened brand consistency by 20% across diverse client portfolios. Conducted creative trend analysis and applied insights to content strategy, enhancing client satisfaction by 15%. Developed cross-platform visuals in Adobe Suite, accelerating output timelines by 25%.

Junior Art Director at Berry Advertising

February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Contributed to high-performing branding and social media campaigns. Created layouts, packaging, and marketing materials aligned with modern design standards. Collaborated closely with marketing and copywriting teams to ensure cohesive visual messaging.

Graphic Designer at Berry Advertising

November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Supported branding and campaign design across print and digital materials, collaborating with marketing teams to deliver cohesive visuals.