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Hi, I'm a senior graphic designer based in Pretoria with 10+ years of experience delivering impactful visual solutions for government departments and corporate clients. I specialize in branding, promotional materials, and print/digital design, and I have a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. I led the 2-year Department of Basic Education project, designing 11 Mathematics books across all South African languages, and I enjoy crafting clean, engaging visuals that tell a story. I'm eager to leverage extensive design expertise to drive compelling visual narratives and brand excellence for your organization, collaborating closely with teams to deliver on-time, on-brand solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.…Hi, I'm a senior graphic designer based in Pretoria with 10+ years of experience delivering impactful visual solutions for government departments and corporate clients. I specialize in branding, promotional materials, and print/digital design, and I have a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. I led the 2-year Department of Basic Education project, designing 11 Mathematics books across all South African languages, and I enjoy crafting clean, engaging visuals that tell a story. I'm eager to leverage extensive design expertise to drive compelling visual narratives and brand excellence for your organization, collaborating closely with teams to deliver on-time, on-brand solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Minah Makgae

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Brand Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm a senior graphic designer based in Pretoria with 10+ years of experience delivering impactful visual solutions for government departments and corporate clients. I specialize in branding, promotional materials, and print/digital design, and I have a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. I led the 2-year Department of Basic Education project, designing 11 Mathematics books across all South African languages, and I enjoy crafting clean, engaging visuals that tell a story. I'm eager to leverage extensive design expertise to drive compelling visual narratives and brand excellence for your organization, collaborating closely with teams to deliver on-time, on-brand solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.…Hi, I'm a senior graphic designer based in Pretoria with 10+ years of experience delivering impactful visual solutions for government departments and corporate clients. I specialize in branding, promotional materials, and print/digital design, and I have a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. I led the 2-year Department of Basic Education project, designing 11 Mathematics books across all South African languages, and I enjoy crafting clean, engaging visuals that tell a story. I'm eager to leverage extensive design expertise to drive compelling visual narratives and brand excellence for your organization, collaborating closely with teams to deliver on-time, on-brand solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m a senior graphic designer based in Pretoria with 10+ years of experience delivering impactful visual solutions for government departments and corporate clients. I specialize in branding, promotional materials, and print/digital design, and I have a proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. I led the 2-year Department of Basic Education project, designing 11 Mathematics books across all South African languages, and I enjoy crafting clean, engaging visuals that tell a story.

I’m eager to leverage extensive design expertise to drive compelling visual narratives and brand excellence for your organization, collaborating closely with teams to deliver on-time, on-brand solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed

April 1, 2006 - Present

Delivered creative design solutions for small businesses, corporate clients, and government departments. Produced a variety of print and digital materials, including books, annual reports, catalogues, billboards, and campaign projects. Managed social media business accounts by developing engaging visuals and effective marketing materials. Specialized in promotional design including t-shirts, posters, flyers, banners, and branded booth design.

Head Designer at Cross Over Promotional Items

February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2014

Designed and executed promotional branding for a variety of campaigns; ensured alignment with client objectives and event themes; produced comprehensive print and digital assets.

Graphic Designer at Wise Communications

January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021

Completed remote graphic design projects including a 500-page Annual Report for Rural Development, a Fire Department campaign, flyers, posters, and digital graphics. Created comprehensive campaign concepts and branded experiences.

Event Branding Designer at 1976 Centurion

February 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011

Created event branding materials including banners, promotional items, signage, T-shirts, posters, and branded booth design; ensured all assets aligned with event themes and client objectives.

Graphic Designer at Centurion

August 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012

Designed print-ready layouts for posters, flyers, business cards, and branded merchandise; collaborated closely with production teams to ensure print quality.

Trainee Administrative Assistant at Pretoria Institute of Learning

July 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Provided administrative support while contributing graphic design skills to school materials.