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Hi, I'm Amanda Jaffar, a passionate and experienced designer with a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Over the years, I've honed my skills in packaging and corporate design, and I love working hands-on with creative projects and teaching. My journey has taken me through both corporate agencies and freelance work, collaborating with a range of clients from small businesses to big brands. I'm enthusiastic about contributing to strategic tasks that value creativity and innovation in design. I enjoy mentoring students and maintaining high engagement while delivering impactful visual communication across various sectors. Whether it's branding, visual storytelling, or sustainable design, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.…Hi, I'm Amanda Jaffar, a passionate and experienced designer with a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Over the years, I've honed my skills in packaging and corporate design, and I love working hands-on with creative projects and teaching. My journey has taken me through both corporate agencies and freelance work, collaborating with a range of clients from small businesses to big brands. I'm enthusiastic about contributing to strategic tasks that value creativity and innovation in design. I enjoy mentoring students and maintaining high engagement while delivering impactful visual communication across various sectors. Whether it's branding, visual storytelling, or sustainable design, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

Amanda Jaffar

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Amanda Jaffar, a passionate and experienced designer with a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Over the years, I've honed my skills in packaging and corporate design, and I love working hands-on with creative projects and teaching. My journey has taken me through both corporate agencies and freelance work, collaborating with a range of clients from small businesses to big brands. I'm enthusiastic about contributing to strategic tasks that value creativity and innovation in design. I enjoy mentoring students and maintaining high engagement while delivering impactful visual communication across various sectors. Whether it's branding, visual storytelling, or sustainable design, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.…Hi, I'm Amanda Jaffar, a passionate and experienced designer with a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Over the years, I've honed my skills in packaging and corporate design, and I love working hands-on with creative projects and teaching. My journey has taken me through both corporate agencies and freelance work, collaborating with a range of clients from small businesses to big brands. I'm enthusiastic about contributing to strategic tasks that value creativity and innovation in design. I enjoy mentoring students and maintaining high engagement while delivering impactful visual communication across various sectors. Whether it's branding, visual storytelling, or sustainable design, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Amanda Jaffar, a passionate and experienced designer with a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in packaging and corporate design, and I love working hands-on with creative projects and teaching. My journey has taken me through both corporate agencies and freelance work, collaborating with a range of clients from small businesses to big brands.

I’m enthusiastic about contributing to strategic tasks that value creativity and innovation in design. I enjoy mentoring students and maintaining high engagement while delivering impactful visual communication across various sectors. Whether it’s branding, visual storytelling, or sustainable design, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer / Art Director at The Vintager

January 1, 2011 - June 15, 2024

Founded and run a freelance design company, working with micro to small companies on branding and social media strategies, as well as freelancing for design agencies. Collaborated with diverse clients including PEG, The Warehouse, Merryweather, North Durban Schools, and Unilever among others.

Senior Designer / Art Director at Paton Tupper

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011

Worked at a renowned company specializing in packaging and corporate design, managing projects for major clients like Vodacom, Umgeni Water, and Tiger Brands. Delivered corporate branding and packaging solutions aligning with client goals.

Midweight Designer at Gibbs and Dold

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Focused on layout design and advertising at a small agency supporting big brands, contributing to print design and advertising projects for clients such as Franke and Unilever.

Junior - Midweight Designer / Art Director at The Flagship

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Engaged in through-the-line advertising, including television, radio, and interactive design rollouts. Clients included The Sharks Rugby Union, Unilever, Montecasino Group, and automotive brands like Audi and BMW.