I am a senior freelance graphic designer with 18 years’ experience in brand design, identity development, packaging design and publication design. I am a creative decision-maker and doer, turning ideas into executed design solutions across all business sectors. I have worked with start-ups, corporates, agencies and entrepreneurs, locally and internationally. Before freelancing, I worked at reputable agencies, earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Loeries, as well as a Loerie Grand Prix. I’m available for remote work, either for individual projects or long-term partnerships. A PDF portfolio is available on request.…

Nicola Lourens

I am a senior freelance graphic designer with 18 years’ experience in brand design, identity development, packaging design and publication design. I am a creative decision-maker and doer, turning ideas into executed design solutions across all business sectors. I have worked with start-ups, corporates, agencies and entrepreneurs, locally and internationally. Before freelancing, I worked at reputable agencies, earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Loeries, as well as a Loerie Grand Prix. I’m available for remote work, either for individual projects or long-term partnerships. A PDF portfolio is available on request.…

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I am a senior freelance graphic designer with 18 years’ experience in brand design, identity development, packaging design and publication design. I am a creative decision-maker and doer, turning ideas into executed design solutions across all business sectors.

I have worked with start-ups, corporates, agencies and entrepreneurs, locally and internationally. Before freelancing, I worked at reputable agencies, earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Loeries, as well as a Loerie Grand Prix. I’m available for remote work, either for individual projects or long-term partnerships. A PDF portfolio is available on request.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance and contract work for Sunshinegun, Mortimer Harvey, HKLM, So Interactive, Correlate Digital
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance and contract designer delivering branding, publication and packaging projects for multiple clients.
Creative Director at Just Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed creative output, branding and communications campaigns; supervised designers and project delivery.
Creative Director & Partner at Franklin Cooper Design Studio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Lead creative direction and brand development for clients; managed project delivery, strategy and client relationships.
Design Director at Sunshinegun
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Led design direction for brand identity and campaigns across clients; mentored the design team.
Senior Designer at HKLM Group
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Contributed to brand identities and campaigns; collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams.
Senior Designer at It’s a Go Communications
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Delivered branding and publication design; supported senior designers on large-scale projects.
Senior Designer at Rogue Brand Agency
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Created concepts, brand guidelines and campaigns for diverse clients.
Mid-Weight Designer at The Switch Group
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Supported senior designers on branding and packaging projects; executed design solutions.
Junior Designer at Kemistry Brand Consultancy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Assisted on logos and brand collateral; grew foundational design skills.

Education

Master of Arts in Information Design (with Distinction) at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (with Distinction) at North-West University, Potchefstroom
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Advanced InDesign Training
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Advanced Illustrator Training
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet

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Experience Level