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Graphic Designer with 15+ years of advertising, packaging, and marketing communications experience across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. I translate client briefs into clear creative concepts and brand-consistent designs, leading projects from idea development through print-ready artwork. I specialize in brand identity, campaign and packaging design, typography/infographics, and pre-press production (stepping, imposition, CTP). Trusted by multinational and regional clients, and known for quality checks, fast collaboration with production teams, and delivering on brief, on budget, and on time.…Graphic Designer with 15+ years of advertising, packaging, and marketing communications experience across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. I translate client briefs into clear creative concepts and brand-consistent designs, leading projects from idea development through print-ready artwork. I specialize in brand identity, campaign and packaging design, typography/infographics, and pre-press production (stepping, imposition, CTP). Trusted by multinational and regional clients, and known for quality checks, fast collaboration with production teams, and delivering on brief, on budget, and on time.

Iminyi Martin Mutali

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +2

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Graphic Designer with 15+ years of advertising, packaging, and marketing communications experience across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. I translate client briefs into clear creative concepts and brand-consistent designs, leading projects from idea development through print-ready artwork. I specialize in brand identity, campaign and packaging design, typography/infographics, and pre-press production (stepping, imposition, CTP). Trusted by multinational and regional clients, and known for quality checks, fast collaboration with production teams, and delivering on brief, on budget, and on time.…Graphic Designer with 15+ years of advertising, packaging, and marketing communications experience across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. I translate client briefs into clear creative concepts and brand-consistent designs, leading projects from idea development through print-ready artwork. I specialize in brand identity, campaign and packaging design, typography/infographics, and pre-press production (stepping, imposition, CTP). Trusted by multinational and regional clients, and known for quality checks, fast collaboration with production teams, and delivering on brief, on budget, and on time.

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Graphic Designer with 15+ years of advertising, packaging, and marketing communications experience across Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. I translate client briefs into clear creative concepts and brand-consistent designs, leading projects from idea development through print-ready artwork.

I specialize in brand identity, campaign and packaging design, typography/infographics, and pre-press production (stepping, imposition, CTP). Trusted by multinational and regional clients, and known for quality checks, fast collaboration with production teams, and delivering on brief, on budget, and on time.

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Advertising Illustration

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Work Experience

Consulting Art Director at Forefront Packaging

November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026

Provided consulting art direction for packaging design projects: translating briefs into creative concepts and production-ready artwork. Directed designs across packaging product lines to ensure alignment with dielines, substrates, and print specifications. Reviewed and approved final artwork for print readiness by checking color accuracy, bleed, and trapping ahead of plate production. Collaborated with structural design and production teams to meet technical and brand requirements, and presented concepts to clients and stakeholders. Guided and reviewed design team output to maintain consistent quality and brand standards across SKUs.

Consulting Art Director at Forefront Packaging, Kampala Central, Uganda

November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026

Provided consulting art direction for packaging design projects, translating client briefs into creative concepts and production-ready artwork. Directed packaging artwork across product packaging lines, ensuring alignment with dielines, substrates, and print specifications. Reviewed final artwork for print readiness including color accuracy, bleed, and trapping ahead of plate production. Collaborated with structural design and production teams to meet technical and brand requirements, and incorporated client/stakeholder feedback into final creative direction. Guided and reviewed design team output to maintain consistent quality and brand standards across SKUs.

AD / Head of Art at Spectrum Advertising Agency

March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Led ideation, conceptualization, and creative direction as Head of Art across print, radio, and TV. Directed and managed a creative team through the full campaign lifecycle from concept to final execution within set budgets and timelines. Wrote scripts for TV and radio advertising and developed visual styles and imagery for integrated brand communication. Partnered with external stakeholders to align outputs with client objectives and produced layouts for The City Review Newspaper. Co-led the Digitel SIM Activation Roadshow campaign, coordinating creative assets and rollout across South Sudan.

AD / Head of Art (Contract) at Spectrum Advertising Agency, Juba, South Sudan

March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Led ideation, conceptualization, and creative direction as Head of Art, overseeing brand communication across print, radio, and TV. Directed and managed a creative team through the full campaign lifecycle from concept to final execution within set budgets and timelines. Wrote scripts for TV and radio advertising and developed visual styles and imagery for integrated brand communication. Partnered with external stakeholders to align creative output with client objectives, including producing layouts for The City Review Newspaper. Co-led the Digitel SIM Activation Roadshow campaign, coordinating creative assets and rollout across South Sudan.

AD / Head of Art at Spectrum Advertising Agency, Juba, South Sudan

March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Led ideation, conceptualization, and creative direction as Head of Art, overseeing brand communication across print, radio, and TV. Directed and managed a creative team through the campaign lifecycle from concept to final execution within budgets and timelines. Wrote TV and radio scripts and developed visual styles and imagery for integrated brand communication. Partnered with external stakeholders to align creative output with client objectives and produced layouts for The City Review Newspaper. Co-led the Digitel SIM Activation Roadshow campaign, coordinating creative assets and rollout across South Sudan.

Creative Designer at RAK Media Printing Press

March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021

Managed all creative work within the organization and served as the primary point of technical design expertise. Handled production requirements including expansion and tiling for large format print jobs. Prepared final artwork files including stepping and imposition for CTP (computer to plate) production. Reviewed incoming briefs requiring specialized creative input and detail, improving production accuracy and reducing costly reprints.

Creative Designer at RAK Media Printing Press, Juba, South Sudan

March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021

Managed all creative work within the organization as the primary point of technical design expertise. Handled production requirements including expansion and tiling for large format print jobs. Prepared final artwork files including stepping and imposition for CTP (computer to plate) production. Reviewed incoming briefs requiring specialized creative input and high attention to detail. Improved production accuracy by ensuring correct stepping and imposition for CTP output, reducing costly reprints.

Senior Creative Designer / Acting Art Director at TBWA \ Redhouse Advertising

April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019

Led conceptualization and idea development for client brand campaigns and delivered design across campaigns, artwork preparation, and image editing. Designed layouts for annual reports, calendars, and corporate collateral. Managed photography direction and quality control for client deliverables. Took on acting art director responsibilities, providing creative leadership across brand campaigns.

Senior Creative Designer / Acting Art Director at TBWA \ Redhouse Advertising, Nairobi, Kenya

April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019

Led conceptualization and idea development for client brand campaigns. Delivered creative design across brand campaigns, artwork preparation, and image editing. Designed layouts for annual reports, calendars, and corporate collateral. Managed photography direction and quality control for client deliverables. Served as Acting Art Director, taking on creative leadership responsibilities across brand campaigns.

DTP / Designer at Ogilvy & Mather

May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014

Served as main designer on the Sprite account across East, Central, and Southern Africa (2010–2013). Contributed as a key designer on the British American Tobacco (BAT) account (2012–2014). Led conceptualization and rollout of ad campaigns from brief to final production. Prepared final artwork for production and managed file handoff and loading for external suppliers.

DTP / Designer at Ogilvy & Mather, Nairobi, Kenya

May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014

Served as main designer on the Sprite account for markets across East, Central, and Southern Africa (2010–2013). Contributed as one of the primary designers on the British American Tobacco (BAT) account (2012–2014). Led conceptualization and rollout of ad campaigns from brief to final production. Prepared final artwork for production and managed file handoff and loading for external suppliers.

Education

National Diploma in Art & Design (Graphic Design Option) at The Technical University of Kenya (formerly The Kenya Polytechnic)

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Desktop Publishing, Certificate of Proficiency at Tracom College, Nakuru, Kenya