I am a creative Graphic Designer and Digital Content Creator with over four years of freelance experience helping brands and organizations across East Africa communicate through compelling visual design. I specialize in branding, logo development, print materials, publication layouts, and social media content, taking projects from the initial brief through to polished final files.…

Laban Ouma

I am a creative Graphic Designer and Digital Content Creator with over four years of freelance experience helping brands and organizations across East Africa communicate through compelling visual design. I specialize in branding, logo development, print materials, publication layouts, and social media content, taking projects from the initial brief through to polished final files.…

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I am a creative Graphic Designer and Digital Content Creator with over four years of freelance experience helping brands and organizations across East Africa communicate through compelling visual design. I specialize in branding, logo development, print materials, publication layouts, and social media content, taking projects from the initial brief through to polished final files.

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Language

English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer at VEPO Printing & Branding
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Designed large-format branding materials, including vehicle wraps, billboards, banners, and signage. Prepared accurate, production-ready files and collaborated with production teams through final execution.
Lead Graphic Designer at Kleos Couture
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Developed brand identity and marketing materials, including logos, lookbooks, and campaign visuals. Designed print and digital assets while maintaining consistent branding across platforms.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Digital Content Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver tailored design solutions across branding, marketing, publication layout, and social media content. Develop complete brand identities, including logos, color systems, and visual guidelines; produce brochures, posters, banners, and promotional assets; collaborate with clients from concept to final delivery; and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design standards.
Lead Graphic Designer at Keep the Fellowship
June 1, 2020 - Present
Designed branding materials including posters, flyers, banners, and social media creatives. Supported social media management through consistent, high-quality visual content, developed and maintained the organization's visual identity, and managed multiple design projects while delivering on time and within expectations.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design at Belmont College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Gachika Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite
July 8, 2022 - September 9, 2026
Brand Identity Associate Design Director
August 9, 2024 - September 8, 2028
Meta Social Media Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2029
Canva Design School Certificates
August 9, 2024 - September 9, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional — Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign
May 11, 2021 - June 8, 2026
HubSpot Content Marketing Certificate
April 4, 2023 - April 3, 2028
— 100% free at HubSpot Academy — Great for NGO and corporate clients who care about strategy
Coursera — Graphic Design Specialization (CalArts)
January 13, 2022 - January 12, 2023
HubSpot Content Marketing Certificate
April 4, 2023 - April 3, 2028
— Great for NGO and corporate clients who care about strategy

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Healthcare, Other