I am a resourceful multimedia designer with a strong background in visual design, communication, writing and marketing. I create static, animated and video marketing assets across digital, web, intranet, email, social media and print, turning objectives into brand solutions—from traditional design to animation and videography. I am passionate about visual creativity and learning, and I continually renew my digital skills to evolve ideation into practical brand and marketing outputs. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to deliver engaging content across internal channels and learning experiences.

Samantha Higgins

I am a resourceful multimedia designer with a strong background in visual design, communication, writing and marketing. I create static, animated and video marketing assets across digital, web, intranet, email, social media and print, turning objectives into brand solutions—from traditional design to animation and videography. I am passionate about visual creativity and learning, and I continually renew my digital skills to evolve ideation into practical brand and marketing outputs. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to deliver engaging content across internal channels and learning experiences.

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I am a resourceful multimedia designer with a strong background in visual design, communication, writing and marketing. I create static, animated and video marketing assets across digital, web, intranet, email, social media and print, turning objectives into brand solutions—from traditional design to animation and videography. I am passionate about visual creativity and learning, and I continually renew my digital skills to evolve ideation into practical brand and marketing outputs. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to deliver engaging content across internal channels and learning experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Designer – People Enablement Division & Corporate Communications at Shoprite Group of Companies
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Design static, animated and video marketing assets across digital, web, intranet, email, social media and print. Manage stakeholder communications and deliver short- and long-term projects. Provide strategic communications support for Employee Engagement and Culture Change campaigns. Lead visual identity development for internal divisions (e.g., Tech Academy – Learning and Development). Conceptualise and deliver SharePoint portals for internal teams; create presentation templates.
Multimedia Designer at Shoprite Group of Companies
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Stakeholder communication; design of static, animated and video marketing assets across digital, web, intranet, email, social media and print; strategic communications support for Employee Engagement and Culture Change campaigns; visual identity development for internal divisions; conceptualise and deliver SharePoint portals; conceptualise presentation and communication templates for internal teams.
Communications Designer – Data Analytics: VOXEL Communications Team (Contract) at Anglo American
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Design, communicate and maintain guidelines, infographics and animation; edit and animate VOXEL product showcases; guard the VOXEL Visual Identity across all assets. Support Data Analytics Leadership Team with graphic content for internal and external purposes. Review outputs of team members for quality and adherence to guidelines.
Communications Designer at Anglo American
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Design, communicate and maintain guidelines, infographics, animation, and written documents; video editing and animation of VOXEL products and application showcases; guardian of the VOXEL Visual Identity across all communication assets; support Data Analytics Leadership Team, produce graphic content for internal and external purposes; review outputs for quality and adherence to VOXEL Visual Identity.
Multimedia Designer – Marketing and Sales Department at University of Kwa Zulu-Natal: Extended Learning (UEL)
April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Conceptualise and design marketing assets across digital, web, social media, print and exhibitions. Photography, motion animation and GIF creation; scripting, storyboarding, filming, producing and editing video. Blog writing, newsletters, copywriting and advertising content; WordPress web content, webinars/online courses, building interactive sites, updating content. Monthly advertising forecast and approval of assets; bi-monthly newsletter campaigns; Google Analytics data interpretation.
Multimedia Designer at University of KwaZulu-Natal: Extended Learning
April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Conceptualise and design marketing assets across digital, web, social media, print, exhibitions; photography, motion animation, GIF creation, video; blog writing, copywriting and editing; design animated videos, web banners, webinars, online courses; build interactive website and update content; monthly advertising forecast; bi-monthly newsletter campaigns; analyse Google Analytics data to interpret campaign performance.
Marketing and Digital Coordinator (Contract) at 2 Trade Intelligence
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Source, update and execute marketing and design elements for project conferences and website. Proof, edit and upload weekly online Newsletter (Sitefinity) and HTML email campaigns. Record and analyse data related to website/weekly email campaigns. Edit images and digital elements; update website content; liaise with service providers and online media hosts.
Marketing and Digital Coordinator at 2 Trade Intelligence
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Source, update and execute marketing and design elements for project conferences and website; proof, edit and upload weekly online Newsletter; track and analyse data on website and campaigns; edit images (Photoshop & InDesign CC) and update website content; liaise with service providers and online media hosts to publish marketing material.
LEGAL TEAM ADMINISTRATOR (Contract) at BP Legal (IST) Oil Trading and Regulation, London, UK
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
SharePoint site management and administration for Legal Global Oil Europe; training coordination; Excel project data collation, editing and updating; PowerPoint presentation editing and updating; agile system matter creation and editing.
Legal Team Administrator at BP Legal (IST) Oil Trading and Regulation
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
SharePoint site management and administration for Legal Global Oil Europe; training coordination; Excel project data editing; PowerPoint presentations; Agile System Matter creation and editing.
DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR (Contract) at Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves, Durban, SA
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Research and design customer surveys; edit and update website and social content; write marketing proposals; publish news feeds on social platforms; manage marketing emails and inquiries; liaise with stakeholders.
Digital Marketing Coordinator at Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Research and design customer surveys; update content and images for company website and social media; write marketing proposals; publish news feeds on social media; manage marketing emails; liaison with stakeholders and potential clients; copy-edit and proofread e-newsletters.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF TALENT (IST) & HR DIRECTOR GLOBAL OIL TRADING (Contract) at BP Oil & Gas IST HR
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
SharePoint site management and administration; event planning and material coordination; event photography; global attendee logistics and conference rollout support; training tracking.
Executive Assistant to Head of Talent (IST) & HR Director Global Oil Trading at BP Oil & Gas IST HR (Integrated Supply & Trading)
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
SharePoint site management; event planning; event material collation and distribution; sourcing promotional items; event photography; attendee participation tracking; conference logistics; training completion tracking.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT at BP Shipping Chartering and Commercial Operations, London
August 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
SharePoint administration; Excel databases; events and conference organization; travel itineraries and agendas; Worldscale card allocation and E-Expense processing.
Executive Assistant at BP Shipping Chartering and Commercial Operations
August 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
SharePoint site administration; Excel databases; events and conference organisation; international travel itineraries and agendas; Worldscale activecard allocation and expense processing; conference roll-out support; attendee registration.
DIGITAL RETOUCHER AND IMAGE PRODUCTION ARTIST at Mr Price Apparel, Durban, SA
December 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012
Retouch retail fashion and accessory images; deep-etch, resize, crop, retouch, liquefy, re-color; photography of fashion accessories when needed; quality check of junior retouchers’ work.
Digital Retoucher and Image Production Artist at Mr Price Apparel
December 1, 2011 - November 1, 2012
Retouching fashion images; deep-etch, resize, crop, colour correct; photograph fashion accessories; quality checks for online submission; ensure visual consistency across brands.
GLOBAL CONFERENCE EVENTS COORDINATOR (Contract) at BP (Upstream Exploration & Production), London Head Office
June 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Prepare for the Annual Global Conference hosting 500+ delegates; coordinate site managers’ conferences; prepare hand-outs; update the Global Conference website; liaise with photographers; manage attendee queries and group communications.
Global Conference Events Coordinator at BP (Upstream Exploration & Production) London Head Office
June 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Prepare for Annual Global Conference with 500 delegates; coordinate Site Managers conferences for 100 delegates; manage conference handouts; update Global Conference website and SharePoint; arrange photo shoots; manage communications and budget; attendee queries.
HIGH-END RETOUCHER (Contract) at Wyndeham Pre-Press Ltd for Boden, London
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Retouch images for Boden print adverts/catalogues; color correction and composite imaging to enhance clothing and styling.
High-End Retoucher at Wyndeham Pre-Press Ltd for Boden
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Retouching for Boden print adverts and catalogues; colour correction, skin/hair enhancements; create composites; maintain visual standards.
INVESTOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR (Contract) at BP Investor Relations, London Head Office
February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Update and edit shareholder information in IR database; prepare investor roadshows; coordinate external meetings; manage public inquiries.
Investor Relations Administrator at BP Investor Relations, London Head Office
February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Support VP and IR Managers; update shareholder information in IR database; prepare investor roadshows; manage external meetings and shareholder emails.
WEBSITE CONTENT EDITOR (Contract) at BP, Financial Department, London
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Populate a new website using a CMS; coordinate content with finance; create/edit web pages; format and update imagery.
Website Content Editor at BP, Financial Department, London
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Populate new website via CMS; liaise with finance to determine content; create/edit web pages and graphics; update website content.
E-COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER at Viridian Housing (registered Charity), London
March 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Liaise with departmental content owners; write and copy-edit content; retouch and upload images; collate and proof weekly HTML newsletter; track visitor usage with Google Analytics and run surveys; train colleagues on Cubik CMS.
E-Communications Officer at Viridian Housing (registered Charity)
March 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Update website and intranet sections; write and copy-edit engaging content; retouch images; manage weekly HTML newsletter; track analytics; promote workshops and events; train colleagues on Cubik CMS.
DIGITAL IMAGE RETOUCHER (Contract) at Kenes Repro for Selfridges E-Commerce
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Image retouching for Selfridges site; color correction and composites; update asset management database.
Digital Image Retoucher at Kenes Repro for Selfridges E-Commerce
September 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Retouch fashion images for Selfridges site; colour correction, subtle retouching; create composites; update asset management database.
DIGITAL IMAGE EDITOR (Contract) at Figleaves.com (Online Fashion website)
March 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
Retouching and color correction of marketing images; prepare weekly image quota for website.
Digital Image Editor at Figleaves.com
March 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
Retouch and colour correct marketing images for print and online; manage weekly image quotas.
DIGITAL IMAGE EDITOR (Contract) at ASOS.com (Online Fashion website)
March 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Extensive fashion image retouching; color correction and composites; ensure images meet website prerequisites; archive assets.
Digital Image Editor at ASOS.com
March 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Extensive fashion image retouching; colour correction and composites; optimize for web; manage image archive.
IMAGE MANAGER E-COMMERCE DEPARTMENT (Contract) at Endemol Digital for Marks and Spencer
October 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Quality control for image submissions; editing, compositing and metadata proofreading; coordinate with photography/production teams to improve workflow.
Image Manager (E-Commerce) at Endemol Digital for Marks and Spencer
October 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Quality control of image submissions; editing/retouching/compositing; update metadata and content on CMS; coordinate with photography production.

Education

National Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Photographic Enrichment at Technikon Natal
April 1, 1997 - May 31, 1997
Picture Research at London School of Publishing
October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator, Digital Publishing & Image Manipulation at Westminster Kingsway College
February 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
National Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Picture Research at Technikon Natal
April 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997
Picture Research at London School of Publishing
October 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator, Digital Publishing & Image Manipulation at Westminster Kingsway College, London
February 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet