I'm a visual communicator and researcher with a strategic mindset, specializing in brand storytelling and integrated campaigns across fashion, tech, and culture. I lead with design curiosity and precise execution, turning complex briefs into cohesive visual systems. Based in Gateshead, I'm available for interviews across time zones and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver creative, results-driven work.…

SHEDERIC IBE EHIABHI

I'm a visual communicator and researcher with a strategic mindset, specializing in brand storytelling and integrated campaigns across fashion, tech, and culture. I lead with design curiosity and precise execution, turning complex briefs into cohesive visual systems. Based in Gateshead, I'm available for interviews across time zones and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver creative, results-driven work.…

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I’m a visual communicator and researcher with a strategic mindset, specializing in brand storytelling and integrated campaigns across fashion, tech, and culture. I lead with design curiosity and precise execution, turning complex briefs into cohesive visual systems.

Based in Gateshead, I’m available for interviews across time zones and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver creative, results-driven work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Xstrata Consulting
September 1, 2009 - August 1, 2021
Led creative team meetings to share ideas; created marketing plans and devised strategic communication approaches; coordinated graphic designers; delivered thoughtful and forward-looking design, taking ownership of deliverables through execution; listened to client needs and collaborated with team members to generate design solutions; conducted research to understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends; coordinated resources with other departments to create cohesive, effective campaigns; identified opportunities to upgrade design processes.
Graphic Designer at BRICCOM
August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials; illustrating concepts by designing samples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting for approval; preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software; coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary; communicating with clients about layout and design; contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
Freelance Art Director/Illustrator at Freelance
June 1, 2023 - Present
Develop concepts with copywriters that resolve marketing problems in a fresh, unique and original way while supporting and building the client’s brand. Execute creative concepts that are on strategy across all media channels. Research, generate ideas, drawing thumbnail sketches for approval and production. Define and execute the visual identity (art direction and graphic system). Design key assets: Research, Analyse, Ideation, Prototype, Implement. Mentoring junior creatives. Working with copywriters, strategists, producers. Presenting to clients or stakeholders. Developing original, award-winning concepts and 360 campaigns, from strategic brief to the final output. Translate strategies into big ideas: social, video, activations and beyond.

Education

MA in Visual Communication (with advanced practice) at Teesside University (School of Arts & Creative Industries)
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
BA(Hons) Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics design) at University of Benin, Nigeria
February 1, 2001 - November 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
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