Artworker & Retoucher at Ninety 9 Cents Communications

Ninety9Cents is an independent, full-service, integrated advertising & communications agency. Served as an Artworker & Retoucher within a specialized studio team, collaborating with prominent clients such as Checkers, Shoprite, Puma, and Ackermans – two of the largest retail brands in South Africa. Ensured seamless business operations by maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines in all artwork. Led the creation of layouts and creative artwork for both print and digital assets, transforming design concepts into polished outputs through retouching, color correction, complex compositions, and meticulous pre-press checks. Rigorously examined Shepra prints for quality assurance. Demonstrated proactive leadership in heading cross-functional teams, steering them towards essential targets. Mentored team members, imparting knowledge and enhancing work proficiencies through comprehensive training and development programs. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Attained a senior position as a team leader, recognized for consistently delivering outstanding performance results and achieving desired outcomes. • Earned promotion to a specialized studio team, showcasing unwavering dedication and commitment to professional goals. • Established a reputation as a reliable and results-driven individual, consistently recognized as the go-to person for getting things done. • Cultivated robust relationships with key clients, contributing to a positive rapport and client satisfaction. • Guided and mentored junior colleagues, fostering their professional development and facilitating their promotions. • Successfully organized image libraries and implemented effective backup procedures for streamlined data management.