Areefa Khan

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Hi, I'm Areefa Khan, a heavyweight graphic designer with 16+ years of experience delivering branding, packaging, print production, and digital design across agencies and in-house studios.

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Hi, I’m Areefa Khan, a heavyweight graphic designer with 16+ years of experience delivering branding, packaging, print production, and digital design across agencies and in-house studios. I specialise in corporate identities, advertising materials, UI/UX dashboards, and data visualisation.
I believe in constant personal development and love sharing knowledge—I’ve taught English as a Foreign Language, led design training sessions, and enjoy staying ahead of design and tech trends to deliver visuals that resonate.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansAdvanced
  • JapaneseIntermediate
  • UrduBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Software & Internet

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Work experience· 9 roles

Senior Visual Content Manager · +94 ResearchJul 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

Graphic design of proposals, formal quotations, presentations, data visualisation and infographics; UI/UX dashboards; internal communications and training.

Mid-Senior Graphic Designer · FLO MediaSep 2013 – Apr 2014 · 8 mos

Corporate identities; ATL & BTL advertising; online marketing; mobile apps and social media ads; annual reports; UI/UX design; HTML mailers and web graphics.

Mid - Senior Graphic Designer · Jimmy’s Group of CompaniesJan 2011 – Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Conceptualisation and the complete brand set up; marketing material; events; art direction.

Graphic Designer & Printer Operator · RGB Digital PrintingNov 2009 – Nov 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo
Mid Graphic Designer - Prepress Assistant · HartWood Digital PrintersOct 2008 – Oct 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo
Junior Packaging Designer · First Flex - Flexographic PrintersJul 2007 – Aug 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos
Telesales & Marketing · JMC MelnickJan 2006 – Aug 2006 · 8 mos
Sportswear Designer · PANDA Gruppo SportivoJan 2006 – Aug 2006 · 8 mos

Education· 6

Higher Certificate in Creative Development · VEGA Durban (Imagination Lab)2004
Creative Diploma · Centre for Fine Art, Animation & Design (CFAD)2005 – 2008
Advanced Diploma in Brand Innovation · VEGA / The Independent Institute of Education2018 – 2020
Matric · Intuition Matric School2003

Certifications and awards

Advanced Diploma in Brand Innovation2018 – 2020
FET: Advertising (Further Education and Training Certificate: Advertising)2004
TEFL/TESOL Certification2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Strategic Brand Communication2023 – 2024

The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Strategic Brand Communication is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF 8) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA ID 98012).

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