I am a Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience in digital, print, and branding design. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and eLearning design tools, and I pride myself on driving strong client engagement. As a US permanent resident, I bring a global perspective and a collaborative approach to every project. I’ve partnered with leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Multichoice, Anglo American, Standard Bank, and Santam Insurance to deliver branding, packaging, and learning solutions that resonate across diverse audiences. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, creative strategy, and delivering high-quality visual solutions on time and on budget.

Liza van Biljon

I am a Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience in digital, print, and branding design. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and eLearning design tools, and I pride myself on driving strong client engagement. As a US permanent resident, I bring a global perspective and a collaborative approach to every project. I’ve partnered with leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Multichoice, Anglo American, Standard Bank, and Santam Insurance to deliver branding, packaging, and learning solutions that resonate across diverse audiences. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, creative strategy, and delivering high-quality visual solutions on time and on budget.

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience in digital, print, and branding design. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and eLearning design tools, and I pride myself on driving strong client engagement. As a US permanent resident, I bring a global perspective and a collaborative approach to every project.

I’ve partnered with leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Multichoice, Anglo American, Standard Bank, and Santam Insurance to deliver branding, packaging, and learning solutions that resonate across diverse audiences. I thrive on cross-functional teamwork, creative strategy, and delivering high-quality visual solutions on time and on budget.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & General Manager at Angus Biltong
January 1, 2024 - Present
Adapted design strategies to align with US consumer preferences, boosting brand visibility by 25% in the local market. Maintained consistent visual identity across digital and print platforms, including product photography, packaging, and social media. Fostered customer loyalty through outstanding service, encouraging repeat business. Managed store operations, inventory, and online orders, ensuring 95% accuracy and on-time delivery.
Senior Graphic & Digital Designer at Sacred Ember (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced visual identity for Sacred Ember, enhancing brand consistency across 4 platforms. Engineered a responsive website and social media for Sacred Ember, achieving 65% engagement. Designed online education courses for Santam Insurance (Articulate Rise) serving 2,700+ employees.
Graphic & Digital Designer at TTRO
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Developed high-quality branding and learning materials for Anglo American, Standard Bank, De Beers, and Multichoice; illustrated 100+ assets for 10+ projects to improve outcomes by 30%. Engineered Career Navigator online course for Standard Bank in 2 days, serving 29,000+ employees with 89%+ satisfaction. Generated facilitator guides, trainee materials, and custom illustrations for Multichoice, boosting training engagement. Created vehicle safety training assets for Anglo American, enhancing trainee engagement. Streamlined asset creation by evaluating workflows and implementing process improvements, boosting productivity.
Senior Graphic Designer at LVB CREATIVE DESIGNS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Delivered graphic design solutions for 6 clients, including Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, and Chryso, achieving 95% client retention. Led interactive learning modules for Ucademy branding, improving learner engagement and comprehension across diverse demographics. Transformed online learning courses for 5 clients, completing 10 projects on time and under budget. Established new branding for Santam Insurance’s learning platforms, enhancing visual identity and engagement. Conceptualized and delivered Johnson & Johnson ‘Live with Pride’ campaign reaching 138,000+ employees.
Senior Graphic Designer at REDBOX MARKETING
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Originated branding and visuals for pharmaceutical and tech clients, including Pfizer, Astellas, Intel, and Johnson & Johnson, increasing awareness by 44%. Created key visual for Zydus Pharmaceuticals, saving 24+ hours and outsourcing costs. Enhanced branding and led artwork reproduction for 15 medical products.
Senior Graphic Designer at THE RIVERBED
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Led the conceptual design process for campaigns such as House of Mandela and Journey Beyond. Produced impactful creative assets with 90% client approval, while mentoring junior designers and fostering cross-functional teamwork to align design objectives with marketing goals. Contributed to a positive team environment and boosted project contributions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Established branding and corporate identities for 5 clients, contributing to revenue growth. Delivered illustrations and marketing visuals under tight deadlines with 95% client satisfaction. Managed end-to-end creative projects, ensuring campaign consistency and delivering 18 impactful visual solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer at NITROGEN
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Crafted graphic design assets for 5 annual reports, advertising plans, and branding initiatives; achieved 97% satisfaction. Conceptualized designs for the South African National Roads Agency, achieving 97% client satisfaction. Improved workflow and client relations.
Senior Graphic Designer at TERRANOVA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Led design for annual reports, branding for Clover, SAICA, Vodacom, and transport firms. Crafted social media campaigns that boosted audience engagement by 45%.
Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director at ACTION AMBROS
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Manufactured 5 reports, 18 presentations, and 12 corporate materials with top-tier quality. Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure governance, and brand alignment. Researched 15 new trends and technologies over 6 months to deliver best-in-class services.
Medium Graphic Designer at ACTUATE
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Collaborated with copywriters on branding and development for clients including Ericsson, ABI, Massmart, FNB, and Cadbury; improved employee engagement by 55%. Built strong internal partnerships to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Senior Graphic Designer at MODUS Brand Co.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Delivered branding and corporate identities for multiple clients, contributing to revenue growth and high-quality marketing visuals under tight timelines.
Junior Graphic Designer at Tequila TBWA
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Supported senior designers with marketing visuals and branding projects, contributing to timely campaign delivery.

Education

International Diploma in Visual & Marketing Communications – Graphic Design & Advertising at AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services