Rea Matemane

About

Creative and quality-driven Digital Designer with 5+ years of experience in Design, Out of Home , Branding, and UX/UI. Skilled in translating brand strategies into captivating design outcomes across digital and print platforms. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and adept in user-centric design thinking. Passionate about creating memorable design narratives.

Experience

• Digital Designer · The Digital Plug07-01-2023

  Social Media Advertising, Social Media Optimisation (SMO), Branding & Identity, Web Interface Design, Social Media, InVision, HTML, Digital Mockup (DMU), Digital Billboards, Billboards, User Interface Design, Branding, User Experience (UX), Digital Marketing, Wireframing, Social Media Marketing, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Web Design, Logo Design.

• Junior Graphic Designer · The Digital Plug07-01-2022

  As a Junior Graphic Designer, responsibilities likely included assisting in the creation of visual content, supporting senior designers, and contributing to branding and marketing projects.

• Purchase to Pay Intern · Epiroc05-01-2021 – 07-01-2021

  As a Purchase to Pay Intern, responsibilities likely included supporting procurement processes, assisting in invoice management, and ensuring smooth transactions between suppliers and the company.

• Marketing and Communications Intern · Epiroc07-01-2020 – 05-01-2021

  As a Marketing and Communications Intern, responsibilities likely included assisting in the development of marketing strategies, supporting communication efforts, and contributing to promotional activities.

• Service and Interaction Designer Analyst · Accenture12-01-2019 – 05-01-2020

  Design and Innovation from Accenture Interactive. Expected to learn from mistakes, be inquisitive. They need to be curious, ask questions. Embrace and understand our strategy, market, craft and clients. Seeks out feedback and take action to improve. Be open to input from others. Listen carefully and be open to new perspectives and go that extra mile with a ‘can do’ attitude. Adopt high dexterity in speed and quality across all the work you do and maintain a positive outlook. Be authentic about who you are. Foster Fjord culture and attend studio rituals, workshops and events. Support and participate in internal initiatives and take accountability for your personal growth and professional success.

• Senior Digital Designer · The Digital Plug09-01-2024

  • Created innovative packaging and marketing materials for premium brands (Jägermeister, Tanqueray, Jameson, and Sprite). • Developed end-to-end design solutions from concept to print-ready artwork and die lines. • Ensured brand consistency across platforms and pioneered design trends. • Mentored junior designers and interns, supporting skill development. • Participated in pre/post-production meetings and photoshoots. • Attended pre/post-production meetings and photoshoots under guidance of creative leads.

• Digital Designer · The Digital Plug06-01-2023 – 08-01-2024

  • Designed and produced advertising and marketing materials to enhance product and brand loyalty. • Managed card artwork, illustration libraries, and digital assets, ensuring brand consistency. • Created UX/UI designs for B2B and B2C marketing campaigns. • Developed high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD. • Provided proactive design solutions while adhering to industry best practices and legislative requirements

• Marketing and Communication Intern · Epiroc07-01-2020 – 07-01-2021

  • Created digital and print communication aligning with corporate identity. • Developed campaign strategies and conducted UX/UI testing for enhanced user engagement. • Ensured design consistency across platforms and experimented with new styles.

• Service & Interaction Design Analyst · Accenture12-01-2019 – 05-01-2020

  • Created heuristic evaluations, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for clients (Telkom, MTN, Nedbank, Discovery). • Translated business objectives into user-centric design solutions. • Collaborated with stakeholders and developer teams.

• Graphic Design Intern · Red September04-01-2018 – 04-01-2019

  • Developed marketing materials and digital ads for retail clients (Mahindra, Car Service City, Linctagon). • Created social media content and ensured visual consistency across platforms.

Education

• Open WindowBachelor of Arts, Interaction Design with Specialisation in Interaction Design and Communication Design
• Open WindowInteraction Design with Specialisation in Interaction Design and Communication Design, Bachelors of Arts
• IT VarsityCertificate in full stack development, Full stack development

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