Creative, detail-oriented, and highly driven Graphic Designer with a solid background in branding, illustration, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. My work draws inspiration from bold visual design and African narratives, blending culture with impact. I thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with others, and bring fresh, thoughtful ideas to every project, turning briefs into impactful, culturally relevant designs that work across mediums.

Brian A. Ndakala

Creative, detail-oriented, and highly driven Graphic Designer with a solid background in branding, illustration, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. My work draws inspiration from bold visual design and African narratives, blending culture with impact. I thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with others, and bring fresh, thoughtful ideas to every project, turning briefs into impactful, culturally relevant designs that work across mediums.

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Creative, detail-oriented, and highly driven Graphic Designer with a solid background in branding, illustration, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. My work draws inspiration from bold visual design and African narratives, blending culture with impact. I thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with others, and bring fresh, thoughtful ideas to every project, turning briefs into impactful, culturally relevant designs that work across mediums.

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Language

English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Ndaxx Studios
September 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Develop brand identities, social media content, posters, illustrations, and print materials for diverse clients. Manage multiple client projects from concept to delivery, maintaining high standards and timelines. Build long-term client relationships through consistent, high-impact work. Collaborate closely with marketing and content teams to turn briefs into visual stories that connect with audiences.
Graphic Designer at Nation Media Group
August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Produced visual content across TV, radio, print, and digital platforms, supporting audience engagement and brand visibility. Contributed to visual graphics for news, documentaries, entertainment, and special projects. Maintained brand consistency across platforms while adapting visuals to shifting trends. Promoted to full-time role after internship due to performance, strong creative input, and collaborative contributions.
Graphic Design Intern at Nation Media Group
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Produced visual content across TV, radio, print, and digital platforms, supporting audience engagement and brand visibility. Contributed to visual graphics for news, documentaries, entertainment, and special projects. Maintained brand consistency across platforms while adapting visuals to shifting trends. Promoted to full-time role after internship due to performance, strong creative input, and collaborative contributions.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design at Africa Digital Media Institute
January 1, 2019 - October 22, 2021
Key coursework: Branding, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Packaging, Design Storytelling
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Mbale High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 MyChurch: Animated Social Media Ad
    The Challenge I was tasked with creating a short animated ad for MyChurch to showcase key features like member management, live streaming, automated payments, and event planning. The tone needed to be warm, modern, and relatable to church leaders. The Approach I used clean illustrations and simple UI elements to guide viewers through the software’s features. My focus was on clarity, a human-centered tone, and maintaining consistency with the brand’s look and feel. The Outcome The final animation delivered a clear and engaging walkthrough of MyChurch, positioning it as both powerful and approachable. It helped church leaders see how the platform supports their mission and daily operations. video motiongraphics explainervideo motiongraphicdesigner advert
    uniE608 Bitwise Digital Solutions: Animated Email Signature
    Overview Bitwise needed a professional email signature that could both reinforce their brand and spotlight their key products, MyChurch and Mobile Sasa. Solution I designed a clean, animated signature that remained subtle and elegant within email platforms. The animation added polish without being distracting, and the layout highlighted their core offerings clearly. Result The final asset became a sleek, everyday brand touchpoint, adding consistency and professionalism to Bitwise’s communications while keeping their products front and center. designer branding graphicdesigner motiongraphics

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