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Hi, I’m Kwanza Kukubo—a audiovisual designer and artist merging technology with art to create immersive experiences. I explore where design, music, and storytelling intersect, delivering concepts that feel both futuristic and human.
My journey spans branding, fashion marketing, and digital production. I am the founder of Silk Velour, lead digital media at Periodik.io, and I collaborate with fashion brands on campaigns, fashion films, and photography. I hold a Bachelor in Fashion Marketing from IFA Paris and an Art History specialization from MoMA Remote, plus a Matric Certificate from Michaelhouse.
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Work Experience
Hospitality & Guest Services (Server) at Server Dumbo Pigalle
February 28, 2025 - October 9, 2025Guided guests to assigned seating with hospitality POS system; managed seating flow; prepared and served cocktails; handled payments; environment management.
Hospitality & Social Media Engagement at Dumbo Pigalle
February 28, 2025 - October 9, 2025Guided guests to seating with hospitality POS; managed seating flow; cocktails, payments and environment management; social media content creation/photography
Server at Dumbo Pigalle
February 20, 2025 - October 9, 2025Guided guests to assigned seating using POS system and managed seating arrangements; Prepared cocktails; Handled payments; Environment management; Social media content creator/Photographer.
Server at Dumbo Pigalle
February 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025Guided guests to their assigned seating with hospitality POS system and managed seating arrangements to optimize flow.
Social Media Content Creator / Photographer at True Religion USA & Rich London Agency
May 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Led photography production for social media campaigns with fashion brands True Religion Jeans USA and Cernucci; DSLR camera work and Photoshop post-processing; identified locations and executed lighting/composition to support campaign releases.
Photographer at True Religion USA & Rich London Agency
May 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Led photography production for a social media campaign collaborating with fashion brands True Religion Jeans USA and Cernucci, using DSLR cameras and Adobe Photoshop for post-processing. Coordinated with creative teams to identify and secure suitable locations for shoots, utilizing advanced knowledge of composition and lighting.
Lead Photographer / Production Lead at True Religion USA & Rich London Agency
May 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Lead photography production for a social media campaign collab with True Religion Jeans USA and Cernucci, using DSLR cameras and Photoshop for post-processing; identified locations for shoots with advanced composition and lighting knowledge; collaborated with creative teams
Showroom Assistant at Elesse X Culted
February 28, 2023 - October 9, 2025Sound design, installation; part of media team handling B-roll for Paris Fashion Week installations.
Showroom Assistant at ElleS X Culted
February 28, 2023 - October 9, 2025Sound design and installation; part of media team handling B-roll for Paris Fashion Week installations
Showroom Assistant at Elle X Culted
February 20, 2023 - October 9, 2025Sound design, installation; Part of media team handling B-roll for Paris Fashion Week installation.
Showroom Assistant at Elle/Sse x Culted
February 20, 2023 - October 9, 2025Sound design, installation; Part of media team handling Br0ll for Paris Fashion Week installations.
Digital Media Manager at Periodik.io
September 1, 2022 - PresentMarketing & image management; social media coordination; system integration; coordinating between team members to streamline dynamics.
Digital Media Manager at Periodik.io
September 1, 2022 - PresentMarketing & image management; Social media coordination; System integration and administration; Coordinated between team members to streamline team dynamics.
Digital Media Manager at Periodik.io
September 1, 2022 - PresentMarketing & image management; Social media coordination; System integration and administration; Co-ordination between team members to streamline dynamics.
Marketing & Image Manager at Periodik.io
September 1, 2022 - PresentMarketing & image management; social media coordination; system integration and administration; coordination between team members to streamline team dynamics
Fashion Film Show Studio – Contributor at SHOW Studio
September 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Conceptualized and directed a fashion film show case; developed narrative and visual concepts using video editing and Photoshop; directed and executed a digital interview with Racquel Cocero, producing supporting content aligned with the film's release.
Video/Film Director at SHOWStudio
September 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Conceptualized and directed a fashion film showcased by SHOWStudio; developed narrative and visual concepts using video editing and Photoshop; Directed a digital interview with Racquel Coceiro for content aligned with the film's release.
Director / Show Studio at Show Studio
September 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Conceptualized and directed a fashion film showcase; developed narrative and visual concepts using video editing and Photoshop techniques; conducted a digital interview with Raquel Coceiro; social media content creation.
Fashion Film Studio Director at SHOW Studio
September 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Conceptualized and directed a fashion film show; developed narrative and visual concepts using video editing and Photoshop; directed a digital interview to support the film release
Social Media Manager (Internship) at BRCK
March 31, 2019 - October 9, 2025Developed and executed social media strategies; contributed to on-site setup using workflow management apps; branding for various channels
Social Media Manager (Intern) at BRCK
March 20, 2019 - October 9, 2025Developed and executed social media strategies; contributed to on-site setup using workflow management applications; branding across channels.
Social Media Manager (Intern) at BRCK
March 20, 2019 - October 9, 2025Developed social media strategy; On-site setup; Branding; Coordinated social media campaigns; collaborated with creative teams.
Social Media Manager (Intern) at BRCK
March 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025Developed and executed social media strategies through digital marketing platforms; Onsite setup using workflow management applications; Collaborated on branding for various channels of communication.
Assistant Production & Marketing at Sandstorm
December 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025Coordinated with production staff to ensure compliance with design requirements; facilitated prompt resolution of quality discrepancies; monitored ongoing social media campaigns; used Microsoft Suite
Assistant Production & Marketing at Sandstorm
December 20, 2018 - October 9, 2025Coordinated with productions staff to ensure design compliance; resolved quality discrepancies; monitored social media campaigns and compiled feedback; used Microsoft Suite.
Assistant Production & Marketing at Sandstorm
December 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Communicated with production staff to ensure compliance with design requirements and facilitated prompt resolution of any quality discrepancies, utilizing digital tracking tools. Monitored ongoing social media campaigns, gathering feedback from digital channels to inform improvements using Microsoft Suite.
Technical Director & Founder at Silk Velour
January 1, 2016 - PresentAudio-visual design for experiential marketing services; music production; visual curation and direction for music and art releases.
Technical Director & Founder at Silk Velour
January 1, 2016 - PresentAudiovisual design for experiential marketing services; Music production; Visual curation and direction for music and art releases.
Technical Director and Founder at Silk Velour
January 1, 2016 - PresentAudio-visual design for experiential marketing services; Music production; Visual curation and direction for music and art releases.
Technical Director & Founder at Silk Velour
January 1, 2016 - PresentAudio visual design for experiential marketing services; music production; visual curation and direction for music and art releases; digital media management
Education
Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing at IFAParis
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Art History Specialization at MoMA (Remote)
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matrix Certificate at Michaelhouse, Balgwon, KZN
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Bachelor Degree at IFAParis
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Art History Specialization at MoMA (Remote)
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matric Certificate at Michael House, KZN
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor Degree, Fashion Marketing at IFA Paris, France
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Artist specialization at MoMA (Remote)
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matric Certificate at Michaelhouse, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor Degree at IFA Paris
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Art History specialization at MoMA Remote
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matric Certificate at Michaelhouse
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Qualifications
Art History Specialization (MoMA Remote)
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matrix Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Art History Specialization
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matric Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Matric Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Artist Specialization
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Matric Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing
September 20, 2024 - October 9, 2025Art History Specialization
July 20, 2021 - October 9, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail
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