ERICK KASHOMA
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies. Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Graphic Designer
Living Water Church
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed multiple design tasks with short deadlines by prioritizing job responsibilities, overseeing deadlines and monitoring [Task].
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
- Designed mockups and wireframes utilizing graphics software skills.
- Maintained organized archives of all completed projects for future reference.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers on various creative tasks.
- Developed creative, graphic presentations to communicate mood, emphasis and insight.
- Designed and created high-quality visuals for print, web, and social media campaigns.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.
- Maintained archive of projects following established file standards.
Senior Graphic Designer
Tritech Media
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
- Designed mockups and wireframes utilizing graphics software skills.
- Maintained company archive of collateral, previous project images or photos.
- Determined size and layout of copy material and selected styles and size of fonts.
- Developed creative, graphic presentations to communicate mood, emphasis and insight.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
- Designed and created high-quality visuals for print, web, and social media campaigns.
- Developed layouts for product graphics, company collateral and web sites.
- Developed layouts, logos, branding materials, and illustrations to meet client requirements.
- Developed graphics for emails, websites, advertisements, brochures, flyers, posters, banners and other promotional material.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Assistance Graphics Designer
361 Degree (Swahili Fashion)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Produced promotional videos utilizing motion graphics techniques.
- Edited existing artwork using Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create engaging visuals for print collateral.
- Evaluated existing designs and recommended improvements where necessary.
- Designed high-quality graphics for websites, emails, and social media platforms.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Computer Engineering and Graphic Designer
Self Employed
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Utilized knowledge of production to create high quality images.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.
- Reviewed customer feedback regarding completed projects in order to identify areas of improvement.
- Generated website designs that are visually appealing yet user-friendly across multiple browsers and devices.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Maintenance and repair computer hardware and software
- Troubleshooting the system error and installation operation system
- Configure the LAN system and troubleshooting
Freelance Graphic Designer
USAIDS
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
- Determined size and layout of copy material and selected styles and size of fonts.
- Preparing design stickers and printing
Education
Electrical Engineering -
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Tanzania12-2023
Associate of Science - Diploma in Computer Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Tanzania12-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Image Manipulation
- Graphic and Media Design
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Logo Creation
- Corporate Branding
- Production Layouts
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Adobe After Effects
- Digital Graphics
- Adobe Premiere
- Business Development Understanding
- Branding
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Billboard Design
- Designing Pages
Accomplishments
- Award of Best Graphics designer from Living water Church 2022 - 2023
- Award of creative team from 361 Degree as department designing 2021
- Award of Good leadership from DITSCF (Dar es Salaam institute of technology Student Christian Fellowship
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
Tritech Media
01.2023 - 06.2023
Assistance Graphics Designer
361 Degree (Swahili Fashion)
01.2021 - 06.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
USAIDS
05.2020 - 07.2020
Creative Graphic Designer
Living Water Church
01.2020 - 12.2023
Computer Engineering and Graphic Designer
Self Employed
01.2017 - 12.2020
Electrical Engineering -
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Diploma in Computer Engineering
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology
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