I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Team Lead with extensive experience delivering impactful design solutions across print and digital platforms. I excel at leading creative projects from concept through execution, with a strong focus on brand development and consistency. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining workflows, and collaborating across marketing and development to deliver integrated campaigns that drive business growth. In my career, I’ve built and elevated brands, expanded social media presence, and supported company growth through strategic design leadership.

Tamara Halberstadt

I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Team Lead with extensive experience delivering impactful design solutions across print and digital platforms. I excel at leading creative projects from concept through execution, with a strong focus on brand development and consistency. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining workflows, and collaborating across marketing and development to deliver integrated campaigns that drive business growth. In my career, I’ve built and elevated brands, expanded social media presence, and supported company growth through strategic design leadership.

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Team Lead with extensive experience delivering impactful design solutions across print and digital platforms. I excel at leading creative projects from concept through execution, with a strong focus on brand development and consistency. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining workflows, and collaborating across marketing and development to deliver integrated campaigns that drive business growth. In my career, I’ve built and elevated brands, expanded social media presence, and supported company growth through strategic design leadership.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer | Team Lead at BET Software
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Led design output across print, digital and campaigns; managed workflow and reviewed creative work; developed brand assets and CI; created 3D renders and visual concepts; developed a new corporate identity and supported growth through cross-functional collaboration; expanded brand presence and social media presence; coordinated events for audiences of 300+.
Design Manager at Wipro Canway
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led and mentored a team of four designers; managed workflow, deadlines and project delivery; introduced systems to improve efficiency and streamline processes; designed packaging, product labels and marketing materials for new product launches; ensured print-ready accuracy; contributed to strategy, planning and team development; conducted performance reviews and training; managed studio equipment and backups.
Freelance Senior Designer | Account Manager
February 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Direct client engagement from concept to final delivery; designed across print, digital, branding and campaigns; managed client relationships and secured new business; oversaw print production and quality control; clients included Unilever, GSK, MTN, SAB, Spar, SASRI, IQOS; developed concepts and executed campaigns; managed photoshoots; awards include Silver Assegai Award, Lourie Awards finalist, and London International Advertising Awards finalist.
Mid-Weight Designer at Gitam BBDO SA Direct
November 1, 1999 - September 1, 2001
Supported creative team on campaigns and branding; assisted with pitches, events and photoshoots; clients included Revlon, Pick n Pay, Eskom.
Senior Designer | Team Lead at Hewitt & Associates
July 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Led a small design team; designed POS and 3D retail renders; collaborated with engineers and creative teams; clients included Nestlé, Unilever, Cadbury, P&G, Distell.
Senior Designer at Draft FCB
October 1, 2007 - March 1, 2010
Designed annual reports, brochures, and corporate materials; concept development and artwork production; oversaw photoshoots.
Senior Designer at Bastion Graphics
October 1, 2001 - August 1, 2007
Designed across multiple brands; print, branding and campaigns; managed artwork for production; oversaw photoshoots.
Junior Designer at Young & Rubicam
January 1, 1996 - October 1, 1999
Supported creative team on campaigns; assisted with pitches, events and photoshoots.

Education

National Senior Certificate at Our Lady of Fatima Convent, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
National Diploma in Graphic Design at Durban University of Technology, Durban
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Blender | Keyline
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Motivating and Developing Teams
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Leadership the right way
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Myers Briggs indicator training workshop
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Powerskills | Starfactory Insights discovery
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Insights Discovery
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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