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Sean Orsmond

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I’m Sean Orsmond, a UK-based graphic designer, illustrator, and conceptualiser who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals.

About

I’m Sean Orsmond, a UK-based graphic designer, illustrator, and conceptualiser who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I deliver award-winning creative thinking, design, and implementation across branding, illustration, sketchnoting, and campaign collateral—whether the work is for workshops, client presentations, or end-to-end creative production.

I’ve built a versatile career supporting blue-chip clients and design/advertising businesses, including long-term work with Deloitte in South Africa and running my own full-service studio (SODAPOP). I’m especially strong at interpreting and simplifying complex concepts, capturing discussions as illustrated mind maps, and producing data-rich visuals for live events—always working with strict NDAs and brand guidelines.

  • 34 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Telecommunications
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience

Conceptualiser, Illustrator, Creative Generalist · Leisure Concepts Design (Pty) LtdSep 2023 – Aug 2026 · 3 yrs

Provided an in-house illustration and conceptual role, creating quirky and humorous perspectives for global and local clients. Produced conceptual artwork and illustrations aligned to project needs while supporting delivery through concept-to-communication workflows.

Owner/Creative Director · Sean Orsmond Design and Advertising / Point of Presence (SODAPOP)Feb 2005 – Sep 2023 · 18 yrs 8 mos

Owned and directed a full-service design and advertising business enabling smaller marketing/PR companies to deliver award-winning agency capabilities. Delivered integrated creative services across concept, production, business and CRM/supply chain coordination; coordinated distributed teams of specialists; maintained high right-first-time execution and long-term client retention.

Partner (45%) & Creative Director · Basement 43 Advertising & Design (Pty) LtdMay 1992 – Jan 2005 · 12 yrs 9 mos

Instrumental in the launch, brand building, accelerated growth, and targeted adoption of M-Web as the ISP of choice in South Africa with the 'Big Black Box' branding concept. Directed consistent creative direction, controlled studio output quality, managed studio workflow and processes with 8–10 staff, led on-brief/on-deadline delivery, managed cost controls and estimating/billing/reporting, mentored junior staff with strong retention, and administered Mac IT systems to enable outsourcing savings.

Education

3rd Year National Diploma in Graphic Design · Witwatersrand Technikon2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

3rd Year National Diploma in Graphic Design2030 – 2026

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