I'm Kelly Ann, a seasoned graphic designer and layout artist with over 20 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across branding, publishing, print, and digital media. I’m disciplined, determined, and take pride in my ability to transform the most complex briefs into impactful realities. I adapt well and enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver professional work. Having recently become an Irish permanent resident, I’ve worked in Ireland, Dubai, and South Africa, managing design teams and undertaking projects for notable brands like Norton, Etihad, and Saudi Arabia Tourism. I thrive on combining creativity and precision to enhance brand presence and customer experience.…

Kelly Ann Pita

I'm Kelly Ann, a seasoned graphic designer and layout artist with over 20 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across branding, publishing, print, and digital media. I’m disciplined, determined, and take pride in my ability to transform the most complex briefs into impactful realities. I adapt well and enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver professional work. Having recently become an Irish permanent resident, I’ve worked in Ireland, Dubai, and South Africa, managing design teams and undertaking projects for notable brands like Norton, Etihad, and Saudi Arabia Tourism. I thrive on combining creativity and precision to enhance brand presence and customer experience.…

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I’m Kelly Ann, a seasoned graphic designer and layout artist with over 20 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across branding, publishing, print, and digital media. I’m disciplined, determined, and take pride in my ability to transform the most complex briefs into impactful realities. I adapt well and enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to deliver professional work.

Having recently become an Irish permanent resident, I’ve worked in Ireland, Dubai, and South Africa, managing design teams and undertaking projects for notable brands like Norton, Etihad, and Saudi Arabia Tourism. I thrive on combining creativity and precision to enhance brand presence and customer experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design - Air Maniax & Street Maniax Adventure Parks at View Emirates
June 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Managed campaign planning and rollout of marketing campaigns for family adventure parks with 6 UAE locations. Responsibilities included content and concept creation, brand awareness, customer experience, marketing strategies and action plans, event marketing, social media calendar management, email marketing, and website management with UX auditing.
Head of Design - Air Maniax & Street Maniax Adventure Parks at View Emirates
June 1, 2022 - June 18, 2024
Managed marketing campaigns, created content and concepts, increased brand awareness and customer experience, strategized marketing plans, managed events, oversaw social media presence and email marketing, and handled website management including auditing and UX improvements for family adventure parks across the UAE.
Business Owner – Senior Designer at Kelly Ann Pita Design
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022
Managed projects and delivered layout and design for various print and digital media, focusing on customer journey and lifecycle-centred marketing strategies. Created content, UI and concept designs, social media marketing, event marketing, and applied UX principles for clients including Norton, Etihad, Danone, and Saudi Arabia Tourism.
Business Owner – Senior Designer at Kelly Ann Pita Design
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022
Ran own design business providing project management, layout and design across print and digital media, UI design, concept and content creation, social media and event marketing, and employed UX principles. Clients included Norton, Etihad, Danone, Saudi Arabia Tourism, and others.
Senior Graphic Designer at LINX Marketing
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Handled project management, layout and design of print and digital media, B2B website creation with focus on customer experience, customer lifecycle marketing, content creation, UI and concept design for major clients Norton and Etihad.
Senior Graphic Designer at Linx Marketing
July 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Handled project management, print and digital layout and design, B2B website creation with focus on customer experience and lifecycle, content creation, UI and concept design for major clients including Norton and Etihad.
Assistant Team Leader – Leisure Director at Flight Centre Travel Group
March 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Oversaw artwork for leisure brands within a team, handled newspaper, catalogue, digital and concept designs and layouts. Directed creative studio, approved outgoing materials, contributed to marketing campaigns, and improved processes for press and print production. Awarded Star Performer and three marketing awards.
Assistant Team Leader – Leisure Director at Flight Centre Travel Group
March 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Led artwork and creative studio for multiple leisure brands within a team, conceptualized and approved outgoing materials, created print and digital media including newspapers and catalogues, collaborated on digital marketing strategies, improved print production processes, and received multiple marketing awards and recognition.
Business Owner – Senior Designer at DoodleMedia
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2014
Ran own design company freelancing and working onsite at client premises. Managed projects, layout and design of print and digital media, marketing strategies, content creation, and concept design across travel, publishing, and insurance industries. Held long-term contracts including roles such as Senior Layout Artist and Production Supervisor.
Business Owner – Senior Designer at DoodleMedia
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2014
Freelance and full-time work running a design company with project management, print and digital layout and design, marketing strategy development, content and concept creation in travel, publishing, and insurance sectors. Held long-term contracts delivering layouts, production supervision, website development, marketing research and training.
Art Director – Magazine Coordinator – Layout Artist at MultiNet Property Group
March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2009
Managed project layouts and design for property, home, garden, and lifestyle magazines. Developed marketing strategies, coordinated monthly magazines, wrote and researched articles, directed art and refined production processes.
Art Director – Magazine Coordinator – Layout Artist at Multinet Property Group
March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2009
Managed project and layout design of print and digital media for property and lifestyle magazines, developed marketing strategies and campaigns, wrote articles, coordinated monthly publications, served as art director, and refined production processes.

Education

Diploma at Damelin College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Matric Certificate at Krugersdorp High School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Diploma at Damelin College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Matric Certificate at Krugersdorp High School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Diploma in Desktop Publishing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
UI & UX Principles Certificate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in Desktop Publishing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
UI & UX Principles Certificate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction