Thandeka Ngcongo

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Creative and strategic brand lead with strong expertise in editorial and graphic design, exhibition and museum design, integrated marketing communications, and storytelling through design.

About

Creative and strategic brand lead with strong expertise in editorial and graphic design, exhibition and museum design, integrated marketing communications, and storytelling through design. I combine visual, verbal, and analytical strengths to develop concepts that are culturally sensitive and audience-focused.

I lead in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments—managing content and campaigns, translating narratives into immersive spatial experiences, and ensuring consistent brand identity across print and digital. I’m comfortable working collaboratively or independently, with a focus on innovation and user experiences that support positive societal change.

  • Joined August 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Retail

Projects · 1

Designed the visual identity and premium packaging for Omhle Aesthetics, creating an elegant and cohesive brand experience across product packaging, labels, and marketing collateral. The project focused on communicating luxury, professionalism, and trust through clean, modern design while developing a scalable visual identity that supports both the brand’s aesthetic positioning and future product growth.

https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Packaging Designer

Work experience· 10 roles

Graphic Designer · uMsunduzi and Ncome MuseumsApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Designs and produces key museum communications materials including annual reports, brochures, newsletters, journals, and event programmes. Creates and manages digital content across web, social media, and email. Leads exhibition and modern display design and installation, collaborating with curators and historians to translate heritage narratives into immersive spatial experiences. Oversees signage, interpretive graphics, wayfinding, and layout planning for accessibility and engagement. Captures, edits, and archives photography/video for events and collections while ensuring corporate identity consistency across all outputs. Handles procurement specifications, printing requisitions, and vendor communication; reports on deliverables and performance metrics and supports website management and marketing initiatives.

Property Sales Specialist on the Midlands · RE/MAXMar 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Sales Associate · RE/MAXMar 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Property sales specialist covering the Midlands area (Howick, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg). Supports client relationship management and property transactions while applying customer-focused communication and marketing skills to drive sales and brand presence.

Property practitioner / Marketing specialist · Property practitionerFeb 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos
Intermediate Graphic Designer · EYJul 2014 – Nov 2020 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Graphic Designer · Born and BredJun 2014 – Jul 2014 · 2 mos
Freelance Designer · Bidvest Foodservice (South Africa)Mar 2014 – Mar 2014 · 1 mo
Junior Designer · Fishwicks South AfricaJun 2013 – Oct 2013 · 5 mos

Education

ND Visual Communication · Durban University of Technology2008 – 2013
Senior Certificate (I.T) · Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School2003 – 2007

Certifications and awards· 5

Building and Maintaining Your UX Design Portfolio2018 – 2026
Create A Brand Strategy2018 – 2026
Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business2018 – 2026
Planning a Career in User Experience2018 – 2026

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