I’m a graphic designer with over 3 years of experience, passionate about branding and visual storytelling. I’ve spearheaded more than 100 projects from concept development to completion, including marketing assets, promotional videos, nationwide advertisements, and product launches. I excel at collaborating across teams, managing stakeholder feedback, and maintaining visual brand consistency while delivering fresh ideas. I’ve collaborated across teams and with external partners to maintain brand consistency, build reusable templates, and share asset libraries. I thrive on feedback and quickly adapt to diverse stakeholder needs while delivering impactful visuals that resonate with audiences.…

Shantel Wambui

I’m a graphic designer with over 3 years of experience, passionate about branding and visual storytelling. I’ve spearheaded more than 100 projects from concept development to completion, including marketing assets, promotional videos, nationwide advertisements, and product launches. I excel at collaborating across teams, managing stakeholder feedback, and maintaining visual brand consistency while delivering fresh ideas. I’ve collaborated across teams and with external partners to maintain brand consistency, build reusable templates, and share asset libraries. I thrive on feedback and quickly adapt to diverse stakeholder needs while delivering impactful visuals that resonate with audiences.…

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I’m a graphic designer with over 3 years of experience, passionate about branding and visual storytelling. I’ve spearheaded more than 100 projects from concept development to completion, including marketing assets, promotional videos, nationwide advertisements, and product launches. I excel at collaborating across teams, managing stakeholder feedback, and maintaining visual brand consistency while delivering fresh ideas.

I’ve collaborated across teams and with external partners to maintain brand consistency, build reusable templates, and share asset libraries. I thrive on feedback and quickly adapt to diverse stakeholder needs while delivering impactful visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer Assistant at OPPO Kenya
February 1, 2023 - Present
I assisted in campaigns, internal meetings, creating billboards and print materials for new phone models, launch materials, daily social media campaigns, and offline marketing campaigns for phone models including country-wide billboard branding. I spearheaded end-of-year campaigns and launches, helping to attract new customers to the brand. I received training on company guidelines and international design standards, which I value highly. In a fast-paced, collaborative, consumer-oriented environment, I honed skills in video editing and motion graphic design.
Freelance designer, illustrator and video editor at Self-employed
February 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
I worked with different clients on graphics design and video projects, gaining experience in print work, delivering on tight deadlines, and managing on-demand work. I collaborated with a traveling agency on videos and graphics for social media, and supported telecom shops with back-to-school offers and seasonal campaigns.
Brand Designer at Vivo Rongsheng Company Limited
May 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
I worked in a large international organization, handling country branding changes, daily social media designs, promos, holiday giveaways, and phone launches. I learned to meet online and offline branding deadlines while adhering to international brand standards and company values.
Graphics Designer and Motion Graphics Designer at The A24 Media Company Ltd
April 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
I ensured daily refresh of Yebo site graphics, created motion graphics for documentaries, 2D animations for documentary sections, and daily social media graphics and GIFs. This supported the company's goal of sharing positive African news and taught me effective team collaboration.
Brand Designer at OPPO Kenya
February 1, 2023 - Present
Directly support high-stake product launches and dealer meetings by delivering comprehensive visual assets across digital and physical touchpoints; manage daily social media campaigns, extensive print materials, and country-wide brand marketing for new product models; ensure consistent brand identity and high visibility during critical launch phases.
Lead Designer at Agency AdvertEyez
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Mastered full lifecycle of print and physical design projects from conceptualization to on-site execution (e.g., billboards, installations); managed cross-functional projects including event management and stakeholder engagement across internal and third-party teams; delivered large-format campaigns and created data visualizations translating complex steel industry data into engaging visuals for billboards and social media.
Lead Designer at Vivo Kenya
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Directed country-wide branding changes, managed daily digital assets (social media, promos, giveaways) for multiple phone launches; maintained brand integrity across online/offline channels while meeting aggressive international and local deadlines.
Multimedia Designer at A24 Media Company
November 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Produced high-volume daily visuals, GIFs, motion graphics, and 2D animations for the website and social platforms; adapted content for various documentary sections and improved user engagement and website freshness while supporting corporate goals and teamwork.

Education

Google Digital Marketing Certificate at Google (Digital Skills for Africa)
January 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Certificate in Graphics Design at Shang Tao Media Arts College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BTEC Diploma in 3D Animation and Multimedia at Shang Tao Media Arts College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis at Starweaver
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis at Starweaver
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Google Project Management at Google
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Google Digital Skills for Africa - Google Digital Marketing Certificate at Google
January 1, 2023 - March 13, 2026

Qualifications

Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Google Project Management
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Google Digital Skills for Africa - Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2023 - March 13, 2026
Certificate in Graphics Design
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
BTEC HND in 3D Animation and Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Google Project Management
January 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Google Digital Skills for Africa - Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2023 - March 13, 2026
Certificate in Graphics Design & BTEC HND in 3D Animation and Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Retail

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