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Hi, I am Christi-Leedu Plessis, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Linden, Randburg. I have been drawing and designing across various industries for 8 years, working in small and large agencies as well as freelancing. I collaborate with and without people and I’m adaptable and easy-going. I hold a BA in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2016), a BA Honours in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2018), and an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Johannesburg (2022), with a focus on illustration, feminism and online activism. I’m a quick learner, great at multitasking, and always keen to try something new. I’ve lectured, curated exhibitions, attended conferences, and worked across freelance and agency contexts.…Hi, I am Christi-Leedu Plessis, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Linden, Randburg. I have been drawing and designing across various industries for 8 years, working in small and large agencies as well as freelancing. I collaborate with and without people and I’m adaptable and easy-going. I hold a BA in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2016), a BA Honours in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2018), and an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Johannesburg (2022), with a focus on illustration, feminism and online activism. I’m a quick learner, great at multitasking, and always keen to try something new. I’ve lectured, curated exhibitions, attended conferences, and worked across freelance and agency contexts.

Christi-Leedu Plessis

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I am Christi-Leedu Plessis, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Linden, Randburg. I have been drawing and designing across various industries for 8 years, working in small and large agencies as well as freelancing. I collaborate with and without people and I’m adaptable and easy-going. I hold a BA in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2016), a BA Honours in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2018), and an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Johannesburg (2022), with a focus on illustration, feminism and online activism. I’m a quick learner, great at multitasking, and always keen to try something new. I’ve lectured, curated exhibitions, attended conferences, and worked across freelance and agency contexts.…Hi, I am Christi-Leedu Plessis, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Linden, Randburg. I have been drawing and designing across various industries for 8 years, working in small and large agencies as well as freelancing. I collaborate with and without people and I’m adaptable and easy-going. I hold a BA in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2016), a BA Honours in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2018), and an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Johannesburg (2022), with a focus on illustration, feminism and online activism. I’m a quick learner, great at multitasking, and always keen to try something new. I’ve lectured, curated exhibitions, attended conferences, and worked across freelance and agency contexts.

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Hi, I am Christi-Leedu Plessis, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Linden, Randburg. I have been drawing and designing across various industries for 8 years, working in small and large agencies as well as freelancing. I collaborate with and without people and I’m adaptable and easy-going.

I hold a BA in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2016), a BA Honours in Visual Communication (Illustration) from The Open Window Institute (2018), and an MA in Graphic Design from the University of Johannesburg (2022), with a focus on illustration, feminism and online activism. I’m a quick learner, great at multitasking, and always keen to try something new. I’ve lectured, curated exhibitions, attended conferences, and worked across freelance and agency contexts.

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Intermediate

Language

English

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Afrikaans

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Stationhead

March 1, 2025 - Present

Graphic design, logo design, presentation design (Keynote and Figma), social media content (static and video) and voice note editing.

Graphic Design Volunteer at Linden Community Association

January 1, 2025 - Present

Graphic design of posters and social media content about community news and updates.

Senior Creative Director at Silver Hair Creative

November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025

Conceptualising and realising projects including illustration, branding and corporate identity design, graphic design, motion design, video editing, storyboarding, social media content conceptualisation and design, photo retouching, DV360 banner design, and web design.

Graphic Designer at Find My Method

July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024

Graphic design, illustration and video work for print materials, social media and digital marketing, including content ideation and creation.

Illustrator at Women First Digital

July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024

Content creation for various social platforms, plus design work such as flyers, stickers, service profiles, and more.

Facilitator/Lecturer at VEGA Pretoria

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Facilitated learning of Adobe software skills, drawing classes and design theory for first and second years, including lesson prep and teaching admin.