I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Photographer with over 8 years of experience in branding, layout design, photography, and prepress production. I have a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and print processes, and I thrive on managing social media content while collaborating closely with clients to produce high-quality visual content. I am passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking creative team, bringing ideas to life through innovative design and photography.

Richard Yaw Frimpong-Manso

I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Photographer with over 8 years of experience in branding, layout design, photography, and prepress production. I have a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and print processes, and I thrive on managing social media content while collaborating closely with clients to produce high-quality visual content. I am passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking creative team, bringing ideas to life through innovative design and photography.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Photographer with over 8 years of experience in branding, layout design, photography, and prepress production. I have a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and print processes, and I thrive on managing social media content while collaborating closely with clients to produce high-quality visual content.

I am passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking creative team, bringing ideas to life through innovative design and photography.

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Language

English
Fluent
Twi
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Designer & Media Assistant at 4heem Apparel
June 30, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Designed T-shirts and typographic layouts. Managed social media accounts and online presence. Hands-on screen printing and screen development.
Creative Designer & High End Retoucher at Omolewa Cosmetics
November 30, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Created stunning visuals for social media, ads, email campaigns, packaging, and website. Retouched and enhanced product and model photos for a clean, professional look. Ensured all designs aligned with the brand’s bold, inclusive, and empowering identity. Collaborated remotely with marketing and product teams to meet campaign goals and deadlines.
Creative Designer & Photographer at Legendary Foods (Akokono House)
November 30, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Developed creative designs for product marketing. Captured and edited photos and videos for social media ads. Assisted in content planning and execution.
Creative Designer at Ash-Metro
March 31, 2021 - July 26, 2025
Designed books, flyers, and business assets. Managed print production, filmmaking, and finishing.
Creative Designer (National Service) at University Printing Press (UPK)
August 31, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Designed logos, business stationery, and marketing assets. Performed prepress tasks including plate making and color separation. Demonstrated prepress processes to visiting student groups.
Creative Designer (Industrial Attachment) at University Printing Press (UPK)
February 28, 2018 - July 26, 2025
Supported senior designers with branding and publishing tasks. Engaged in client consultations and production preparation.
Photographer (Internship) at Studio 225, KNUST
August 31, 2017 - July 26, 2025
Captured events, retouched images, and designed photobooks.
Designer at University Printing Press (UPK)
February 29, 2016 - July 26, 2025
Designed brochures, flyers, and posters. Operated machinery and managed warehouse activities.
Creative Designer & Media Assistant at 4heem Apparel
June 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Designed T-shirts and typographic layouts; managed social media accounts and online presence; involved in screen development and hands-on screen printing.
Creative Designer & High End Retoucher at Omolewa Cosmetics
November 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Created stunning visuals for social media, ads, email campaigns, packaging, and website. Retouched and enhanced product and model photos for a clean, professional look. Ensured all designs aligned with Omolewa’s bold, inclusive, and empowering brand identity. Collaborated remotely with the marketing and product team to meet campaign goals and deadlines.
Creative Designer & Photographer at Legendary Foods (Akokono House)
November 1, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Developed creative designs for product marketing; captured and edited photos and videos for social media ads; assisted in content planning and execution.
Creative Designer at Ash-Metro
March 1, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Designed books, flyers, and business assets; managed print production, filmmaking, and finishing.
Creative Designer (National Service) at University Printing Press (UPK)
August 1, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Designed logos, business stationery, and marketing assets; performed prepress tasks including plate making and color separation; demonstrated prepress processes to visiting student groups.
Creative Designer (Industrial Attachment) at University Printing Press (UPK)
February 1, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Supported senior designers with branding and publishing tasks; engaged in client consultations and production preparation.
Photographer (Internship) at Studio 225, KNUST
August 1, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Captured events, retouched images, and designed photobooks.
Designer at University Printing Press (UPK)
February 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Designed brochures, flyers, and posters; operated machinery and managed warehouse activities.

Education

B.A Graphic Design at University of Education, Winneba
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
WASSCE at Ejisuman Senior High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
BECE at KNUST Junior High School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Arts at University of Education, Winneba - Winneba, Ghana
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
WASSCE at Ejisuman Senior High School - Ejisu, Ghana
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
BECE at KNUST Junior High School - KNUST, Ashanti Region
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Arts at University of Education, Winneba
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
WASSCE at Ejisuman Senior High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
BECE at KNUST Junior High School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Graphic Design Program
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Photography
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Graphic Design Program
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Photography
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing