Hi, I'm Kyle Van Der Poll, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in digital and traditional media marketing. I've had the privilege of working with renowned brands like Disney and Tyson Properties, leading creative projects and ensuring brand consistency. I love tackling new challenges and constantly improving my skills. As a team player and a natural leader, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and collaboration go hand in hand. I bring a positive attitude and a high standard of quality to every task, always aiming to help brands tell their unique story through innovative design and marketing strategies.

Kyle Van Der Poll

Hi, I'm Kyle Van Der Poll, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in digital and traditional media marketing. I've had the privilege of working with renowned brands like Disney and Tyson Properties, leading creative projects and ensuring brand consistency. I love tackling new challenges and constantly improving my skills. As a team player and a natural leader, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and collaboration go hand in hand. I bring a positive attitude and a high standard of quality to every task, always aiming to help brands tell their unique story through innovative design and marketing strategies.

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Hi, I’m Kyle Van Der Poll, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in digital and traditional media marketing. I’ve had the privilege of working with renowned brands like Disney and Tyson Properties, leading creative projects and ensuring brand consistency. I love tackling new challenges and constantly improving my skills.

As a team player and a natural leader, I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and collaboration go hand in hand. I bring a positive attitude and a high standard of quality to every task, always aiming to help brands tell their unique story through innovative design and marketing strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer and Marketing Lead at My Talent Software
February 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Contracted to design and develop CRMs, CMS platforms, mobile apps, and websites for various clients. Led in-house marketing team, mentored and trained marketing interns. Used user-centered design principles and front-end development tools to create seamless digital experiences. Responsibilities included designing and prototyping interfaces using Figma, developing responsive front-end interfaces with React, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, maintaining website solutions on WordPress and Salesforce CMS, collaborating with clients, leading CRM and UX builds, delivering app and site experiences, overseeing email marketing campaigns, mentoring interns, and staying updated on UX/UI and development trends.
Senior Graphic Designer at Electrical Industries
May 1, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Specialized in creating visual assets and marketing materials to ensure brand consistency and effective visual storytelling for EI Online. Developed and implemented marketing strategies, collaborated with sales teams, led creative development processes including branding and messaging, oversaw content creation for digital campaigns and social media, stayed updated on industry trends, and worked with external vendors for high-quality material production.
Senior National Graphic Designer at Tyson Properties
February 1, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Serviced over 500 real estate agents with marketing requests related to digital marketing, out-of-home print marketing including billboards, magazine ads, and franchise shop branding. Managed all campaign creatives and rollout from start to finish, notably the 'Expect More Tyson Properties' campaign. Oversaw a team of two designers producing over 12,000 personalized artworks within 2.5 weeks. Responsibilities included managing national marketing emails, creative oversight, content creation, corporate identity refreshes, store and product merchandise branding, video creation, and campaign strategy development.
Graphic Designer at The Walt Disney Company Africa
February 1, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Responsible for all Consumer Products, Gaming, and Publishing creative for Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars in Africa. Created and oversaw design elements for in-store POS, signage, magazine adverts, social and digital e-commerce. Managed Disney compliance and quality for all partnered retailers within Africa. Led brand loyalty campaigns partnering with Disney and other brands. Supported Disney DE&I initiatives by creating bespoke products and managing internal email communications for events.
Head Designer for ACDC Express Brand at Infinity Brands
July 1, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Coordinated creative direction and managed corporate identity for ACDC Express Brand and contributed to four other Infinity Brands. Ensured all marketing artwork met standards for print and digital media, vehicle branding, billboards, banners, merchandise, social media posts, and emailers.
Retail Employee (Night and Day Shift) at Artjamming
December 31, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Performed sales of retail items, assisted in stock takes and team-building events, taught painting to walk-in customers, managed store cleanliness, and set up for birthday parties and events.
Promotions and Sales Coordinator at Orisons Promotions & Sales
December 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025
Coordinated promotion events and managed promoters. Promoted and sold spa vouchers for eternal child spa.
Technical Drawing and Site Checker at Rick Brown & Associates
December 31, 2014 - July 14, 2025
Completed technical drawings for commercial and residential projects, performed site checks to ensure snag completion by contractors and interior designers.

Education

Diploma at Damelin
January 1, 2018 - January 27, 2021
High School Diploma at Rondebosch Boys High School
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Professional Services