I'm Lifa Mthembu, a creative and detail-oriented multimedia designer with 4+ years of experience in content creation, video editing, and digital marketing. I have a proven track record of managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and fostering online communities. I am passionate about leveraging social media to connect with audiences and deliver impactful results. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce visually compelling campaigns that align with brand values and business goals.…

Lifa Mthembu

I'm Lifa Mthembu, a creative and detail-oriented multimedia designer with 4+ years of experience in content creation, video editing, and digital marketing. I have a proven track record of managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and fostering online communities. I am passionate about leveraging social media to connect with audiences and deliver impactful results. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce visually compelling campaigns that align with brand values and business goals.…

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I’m Lifa Mthembu, a creative and detail-oriented multimedia designer with 4+ years of experience in content creation, video editing, and digital marketing. I have a proven track record of managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and fostering online communities.

I am passionate about leveraging social media to connect with audiences and deliver impactful results. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce visually compelling campaigns that align with brand values and business goals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Afrikaans
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor & Motion Designer at Atomic Digital
July 12, 2023 - November 20, 2025
- Content Creation: Edited and produced visually compelling videos for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and billboards, ensuring alignment with branding guides and messaging. -Social Media Management: Collaborated with brands like Bravo Brands, Finish, Beko, Nutribullet, to create engaging content that resonated with target audiences.Resulting in more user engagement, and 20% more page followers. -Customer Engagement: Worked closely with clients to understand their vision, incorporated feedback, and ensured consistency in visual representation across all marketing channels. -Graphic Design & Motion Graphics: Designed captivating motion graphics and animations to enhance brand visibility and campaign impact. Using adobe suite products for design,video editing, motion graphics and photo editing. -Analytics & Reporting: Monitored content performance using google analysis, Meta reports and Tik Tok reports and provided insights to optimise future campaigns. Which leads to a more accurate ROI.
Videographer & Live Stream Production Manager at Okuhle Kodwa Productions
January 11, 2021 - January 11, 2023
- Social Media Content Creation: Captured and edited high-quality video content for live events, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns. -Live Streams: Managed live-streamed events, ensuring real-time interaction with audiences and maintaining high broadcasting standards for each clientele. -Content Strategy: Developed video concepts, scripts, and distribution strategies to maximise engagement and reach. Would be responsible for campaign strategy, video storyboarding and scripting to shooting and editing the agreed upon content. -Technical Expertise: Operated broadcast cameras and DSLR’s and ensured lighting,colour profiles,time codes and recording format all matched relative to the technical requirements for the project. This ensures that there is a great degree of consistency between footage and is easier for editing.
Video Editor & Motion Designer at Atomic Digital
June 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Edited and produced visually compelling videos for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and billboards, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and messaging. Managed social media content, collaborating with brands (Bravo Brands, Finish, BeKo, NutriBullet) to create engaging campaigns. Worked closely with clients to understand vision, integrated feedback, and maintained consistency across marketing channels. Designed captivating motion graphics and animations to enhance brand visibility and campaign impact. Monitored content performance and provided insights to optimize future campaigns.
Video Grapher & Live Stream Production Manager at Okuhle Kodwa Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Captured and edited high-quality video content for live events, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns. Managed live-streaming events, ensuring real-time interaction with audiences and maintaining a professional online presence. Developed video concepts, scripts, and distribution strategies to maximize engagement and reach. Operated cameras, ensured proper lighting, and managed live-streaming equipment for seamless broadcasts. Responded to client feedback and ensured all deliverables met expectations.

Education

Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 14, 2019 - January 21, 2022
Advanced Diploma in Motion Picture Production at Tshwane University of Technology
January 9, 2023 - January 22, 2024
B-Tech National Diploma in Motion Picture Production at Tshwane University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
National Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Grade 12 at Star College Pretoria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
B-Tech National Diploma in Motion Picture Production at Tshwane University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
National Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Grade 12 at Star College Pretoria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Advance Diploma in Motion Picture Production
January 19, 2023 - January 26, 2024
Diploma in Video Technology
January 14, 2019 - January 21, 2022

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level