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I am a creative and accomplished designer and artworker with a solid track record of developing practical design solutions across event, web, print, and software applications. My expertise spans a broad range of skills including brand management, packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. I have worked extensively both remotely and on-site, managing projects and teams internationally, particularly within the music festival and advertising sectors. I hold full accountability for delivering high-quality design outcomes for a small core of customers, leveraging my skills in illustration, 3D modelling, CAD manufacture, animation, and social media management. I pride myself on a disciplined yet flexible approach to client relations and leadership, maintaining consistent and prompt execution across all media touchpoints while driving creative innovation in visual language and decor installation for large-scale events globally.…I am a creative and accomplished designer and artworker with a solid track record of developing practical design solutions across event, web, print, and software applications. My expertise spans a broad range of skills including brand management, packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. I have worked extensively both remotely and on-site, managing projects and teams internationally, particularly within the music festival and advertising sectors. I hold full accountability for delivering high-quality design outcomes for a small core of customers, leveraging my skills in illustration, 3D modelling, CAD manufacture, animation, and social media management. I pride myself on a disciplined yet flexible approach to client relations and leadership, maintaining consistent and prompt execution across all media touchpoints while driving creative innovation in visual language and decor installation for large-scale events globally.

Christopher Dowding

Artworker, Graphic Designer, Art Director, +4

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I am a creative and accomplished designer and artworker with a solid track record of developing practical design solutions across event, web, print, and software applications. My expertise spans a broad range of skills including brand management, packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. I have worked extensively both remotely and on-site, managing projects and teams internationally, particularly within the music festival and advertising sectors. I hold full accountability for delivering high-quality design outcomes for a small core of customers, leveraging my skills in illustration, 3D modelling, CAD manufacture, animation, and social media management. I pride myself on a disciplined yet flexible approach to client relations and leadership, maintaining consistent and prompt execution across all media touchpoints while driving creative innovation in visual language and decor installation for large-scale events globally.…I am a creative and accomplished designer and artworker with a solid track record of developing practical design solutions across event, web, print, and software applications. My expertise spans a broad range of skills including brand management, packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. I have worked extensively both remotely and on-site, managing projects and teams internationally, particularly within the music festival and advertising sectors. I hold full accountability for delivering high-quality design outcomes for a small core of customers, leveraging my skills in illustration, 3D modelling, CAD manufacture, animation, and social media management. I pride myself on a disciplined yet flexible approach to client relations and leadership, maintaining consistent and prompt execution across all media touchpoints while driving creative innovation in visual language and decor installation for large-scale events globally.

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I am a creative and accomplished designer and artworker with a solid track record of developing practical design solutions across event, web, print, and software applications. My expertise spans a broad range of skills including brand management, packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. I have worked extensively both remotely and on-site, managing projects and teams internationally, particularly within the music festival and advertising sectors.

I hold full accountability for delivering high-quality design outcomes for a small core of customers, leveraging my skills in illustration, 3D modelling, CAD manufacture, animation, and social media management. I pride myself on a disciplined yet flexible approach to client relations and leadership, maintaining consistent and prompt execution across all media touchpoints while driving creative innovation in visual language and decor installation for large-scale events globally.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at MORE DRINKS

December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025

Brand management and design across all collateral for the More Drinks’ portfolio of products. This includes packaging, promotions, video and online presence. Key achievements include the consistent and prompt execution of media touchpoints and the successful redesign of core branding and visual language.

Graphic Designer/Artist at Crafted by Christopher Dowding

January 1, 2014 - Present

Held full accountability for serving a small base of several customers and operations. Designed and produced computer-generated artwork for promotional materials, and developed new design-related and applied mathematical procedures. Key achievements include deploying a complex modular and reusable stage set system across Spain and recognition as a leading decor artist for numerous music festivals internationally.

Senior Designer/Art Director at Sauce Advertising

December 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025

Oversaw illustration and animation to lead and administer creative design projects for various clients including Bank of Athens, Tata, and well-known brands. Key achievements include leading the development of major South African brand portfolios according to corporate procedures and directing photo shoots with creativity and leadership.

Business Manager at Biode

December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025

Coordinated various projects for agency and personal clients including 777 Executive Club, DEF Diamonds (UK), Netcells, PRS, Equator Investments, Koketso Growth, Iluz Brothers, ArtsAlive, and MTV Networks. Oversaw all aspects of print media, DTP applications, event design, and conceptual illustration. Maintained a disciplined and flexible approach to client relations.

Designer/Manager at 3D Decor

December 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025

Helped grow and develop 3D Deco’s products and systems, managing the company’s identity, website, and developing solutions for clients from concept to production, often including on-site management. Won awards for stand design (Design Indaba, Markex) and led decor installation teams for the largest music event in Cape Town for three consecutive years.

Graphic Designer at MORE DRINKS

December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025

Managed brand and design across all collateral for the More Drinks’ portfolio, including packaging, promotions, video, and online presence. Delivered consistent and prompt execution of all media touchpoints and successfully redesigned core branding and visual language.

Graphic Designer / Artist at Crafted by Christopher Dowding

January 1, 2014 - Present

Held full accountability for serving a small base of customers and operations. Designed and produced computer-generated artwork for promotional materials. Developed new design-related and applied mathematical procedures. Deployed a complex modular and reusable stage set system across Spain and was acknowledged as a Leading Decor Artist for international music festivals.

Senior Designer / Art Director at Sauce Advertising

December 31, 2014 - August 7, 2025

Oversaw illustration and animation to lead and administer creative design projects for various clients including Bank of Athens and Tata. Led successful development of major South African brand portfolios ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and directed numerous product photo shoots using strong creativity and leadership.

Business Manager at Biode

December 31, 2011 - August 7, 2025

Coordinated projects for agency and personal clients including 777 Executive Club and MTV Networks. Oversaw print media, DTP applications, event design, and conceptual illustration with a disciplined and flexible client relations approach.

Designer / Manager at 3D Decor

December 31, 2008 - August 7, 2025

Helped grow and develop products and systems for 3D Deco. Managed company identity and website and developed client solutions from concept to production, including on-site management. Won awards for stand design and led decor installations for Cape Town’s largest music event for three consecutive years.