Ephraim B. Gotora

Designer | Photographer

Experience

Education

Jun 2021 - Present

Art Director - Multimedia Design
Kwambele Social Marketing

responsible for coordinating the work of junior designers and bringing everything together for the client so that the desired message and image are properly conveyed to the consumer.

Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

Senior Designer
Kwambele Social Marketing

going over things with the management team and the client's representatives, coming up with ideas and concepts in collaboration with the creative team, preparing campaigns for client approval, and making arrangements for creating the campaigns collateral and bringing the project to fruition

Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

Jetline, Atholl

Designing and editing artwork for printing
Printing and finishing of artwork and documents from clients
Communiction and handling of clients

Jul 2014 - May 2017

Freelance

After finishing college, the environment i was in had no formal opportunities for me. I had no other option than to use the skills I had accumulated to offer services to small businesses around me. This exercise kept me in practice and exposed me to the business side of my trade. An experience most of my contemporaries no nothing about.

Skills

Design & Layout [Illustrator]
85%
Page Layout [InDesign]
80%
UX/UI Design [Adobe XD | Figma]
65%
Web Design [Webflow]
75%
Image Editing [Photoshop | Lightroom]
65%
2D Animation [After Effects]
75%
Video Editing [Premier | Pro Final Cut Pro]
65%
Html & CSS
40%

Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

Harvard Business School | AfricaLive

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies – a course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University.

Jun 2012 - Present

University of Youtube

After realising that, the creative industry is ever-changing. and the fact that no college certificate will ever guarantee me a spot in any team. I made a conscious decision to hungrily learn all that I can on the internet in oder to always stay relevant.

A culture I have maintained to date. I have taken advantage of every course I can get my hands on. Always on the look for new updates and innovations in the tools I use.

My experience since enrolling at this amazing institute for beginner to advanced learning has proven to me that anything I put my mindset on, I can do at the highest possible stage, ceteris paribus.

Aug 2010 - Jun 2014

Chinhoyi University Of Technology

I don’t regret my time here but it can only take credit for introducing me to the industry. Successfully completed and B.Tech. Hon. in Creative Art and Design only because I wouldn’t have lived with myself if I had dropped out of college, again.

Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

Prince Edward School

A life-changing experience that played a huge role in the person I have chosen to be. That’s where I rekindle my childhood passion for being creative; visual and performing arts. From being part of a  jazz band to winning awards being the best stageplay director and numerous visual arts competitions.

References

Farai Razano

(84) 211 0055

farai@razanolaw.co.za

Mesuli Dhlamini

(63) 346 1287

mesuli@activavaluation.co.za

Mphathi Nyewe

(82) 552 5874

mphathi@iafrica.com

Let's work together!

Maybe you have the opportunity that will take my skills to the next level. I definitely have the expertise to take your brand or product to greater heights.

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