Hi, I'm Kelly Burger, a graphic designer with over five years of experience creating creative and strategic design solutions across print and digital media. I specialize in brand and product design, and I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I love collaborating with teams to deliver impactful visual designs that balance aesthetics with functionality. I've had the chance to redefine brand identities, design product packaging, improve user experiences, and contribute to marketing strategies. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to execution, ensuring every design tells a compelling story and resonates with the audience.

Kelly Burger

Hi, I'm Kelly Burger, a graphic designer with over five years of experience creating creative and strategic design solutions across print and digital media. I specialize in brand and product design, and I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I love collaborating with teams to deliver impactful visual designs that balance aesthetics with functionality. I've had the chance to redefine brand identities, design product packaging, improve user experiences, and contribute to marketing strategies. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to execution, ensuring every design tells a compelling story and resonates with the audience.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Burger, a graphic designer with over five years of experience creating creative and strategic design solutions across print and digital media. I specialize in brand and product design, and I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. I love collaborating with teams to deliver impactful visual designs that balance aesthetics with functionality.

I’ve had the chance to redefine brand identities, design product packaging, improve user experiences, and contribute to marketing strategies. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to execution, ensuring every design tells a compelling story and resonates with the audience.

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Work Experience

Brand and Product Designer at The Head Plan
July 1, 2022 - Present
Redefined the brand’s visual identity to ensure consistency and relevance across digital, packaging, and retail. Designed over 10 new SKUs from ideation to execution, including product, packaging, and gifting experiences. Delivered production-ready assets through concept development, moodboards, mockups, and strategic material and finish selection. Redesigned 20+ existing SKUs including the brand’s top-selling product, enhancing design and user experience. Improved Shopify UX/UI by updating navigation and design, boosting visual appeal and conversion rates. Created Amazon A+ content contributing to a significant increase in sales and brand perception. Conceptualised and designed retail pop-ups, in-store displays, and POS to enhance customer experience and brand visibility. Provided creative direction for multi-channel campaigns and product launches.
Graphic Designer - Senior Team Lead at Hewitt & Associates (POS and Design Agency)
June 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Led successful campaigns and secured new business opportunities through effective pitching presentations. Conceptualised and designed trade show exhibits and in-store retail spaces to boost brand visibility and improve the customer journey. Designed and 3D-rendered visually captivating window displays, retail units, and POS materials. Managed print designs from ideation to execution ensuring high quality. Implemented brand guidelines for globally recognised brands like Nivea, L’Oréal, Heineken, Red Bull Racing, and Pepsi. Promoted to Senior Team Lead, providing mentorship and training to new designers.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Crafted brand identities and logos to communicate client values and differentiate in competitive markets. Designed digital assets and social media content to boost engagement and brand visibility. Created high-impact print assets such as catalogues, billboards, and advertisements to help clients attract customers.

Education

BA Graphic Design at Vega School of Design, Durban
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services