Hi, I’m Hayden. I’m a people-person, passionate about conveying complex meaning with simple, conceptual ideas. I have a degree in Graphic Design, with experience in Branding, Motion, Art Direction, Illustration, and being witty.…

Hayden Metcalfe

Hi, I’m Hayden. I’m a people-person, passionate about conveying complex meaning with simple, conceptual ideas. I have a degree in Graphic Design, with experience in Branding, Motion, Art Direction, Illustration, and being witty.…

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Hi, I’m Hayden. I’m a people-person, passionate about conveying complex meaning with simple, conceptual ideas.
I have a degree in Graphic Design, with experience in Branding, Motion, Art Direction, Illustration, and being witty.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid-Weight Creative Designer at Grid Worldwide (Advertising & Design)
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Freelance Designer at Grid Worldwide focused on graphic design, animation, illustration and art direction; contributed to branding and editorial design.
Intern - Illustration & Concept & Logo Ideation at Duke Advertising
June 1, 2022 - June 14, 2022
2-week internship: illustration for social media campaigns; concept & logo ideation; mockups & wine label design.
Intern - Design & Illustration at Hitchcock Michaelski (Pure Design)
September 1, 2022 - September 21, 2022
3-week internship: concept & logo ideation; mockups & wine label design.
Freelance Designer at N/A
January 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration & Art Direction; ongoing freelance design work.

Education

BA Degree in Visual Communication at Stellenbosch Academy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Sound Engineering at Cape Audio College
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
Film Making & Performance Techniques (1-year program) at AFDA (Cape Town)
January 11, 2013 - December 1, 2013

Qualifications

BA Degree in Visual Communication
December 1, 2022 - January 15, 2020
Majored in Graphic Design

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Other