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Fatiema Johnson

Cape Town, South Africa

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I’m a multi-skilled creative with over 15 years of experience producing fresh, forward-thinking and strategic content for high-profile lifestyle, retail and fashion brands. Recently I have developed a passion for helping small business owners build and develop their brand identities.
Education
- National Diploma: Graphic Design Graphic Design
  
  Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
  
  2005
  
  Communication Design, Art and Design Theory, Photography, Illustration and Professional Business Practice.
Experience
- Art Director - Good Housekeeping SA
  
  Associated Media
  
  Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
  
  Conceptualisation and implementation of a strong, cohesive design identity fo rthe Good Housekeeping SA brand across platforms. This includes editorial, commercial (campaigns and sold products), print, digital, social and special projects content.
- Freelance Acting Head Of Creative Studio
  
  Picasso Headline
  
  Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 (1 month)
  
  • Design and execution of print content for Khuluma and Business Media magazines.
  • Managing design team
- Freelance Content Creator - Edgars Club
  
  The Publishing Partnership
  
  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 (2 months)
  
  Design of digital content for online magazine and e-marketing materials.
- Art Director - Marie Claire SA
  
  Associated Media
  
  Nov 2016 - Oct 2018 (1 year 11 months)
  
  Design, conceptualisation, picture editing, maintaining picture library and execution of print, online and special projects content in keeping with the Marie Claire brand.
- Art Director - Ackermans
  
  New Media Publishing
  
  Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years)
  
  • Design, conceptualisation, picture editing and execution of digital and print content.
  • Managing junior designer, intern and freelance staff.
  • Co-ordinate locations, castings, shoots, stylists and photographers.
- Senior Designer - Glamour SA
  
  Condé Nast Independent
  
  Nov 2011 - Sep 2013 (1 year 10 months)
  
  • Design of magazine, maintaining picture library and preparing files for print.
  • Design of advertorials, ad-hoc digital and print promotional content.
- Picture Editor - House & Leisure
  
  Associated Media
  
  Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
  
  • Co-ordinate locations, castings, shoots, stylists and photographers.
  • Picture editing, maintaining picture library.
- Senior Designer - Foschini Club
  
  Highbury Safika Media
  
  Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 3 months)
  
  • Design of five monthly magazines, picture editing and preparing files for print.
  • Co-ordinate locations, castings, shoots, stylists and photographers.
  • Managing junior designers, intern and freelance staff.
- Promotions Designer Group
  
  Condé Nast Independent
  
  May 2007 - Jun 2010 (3 years 1 month)
  
  Design, production and execution of promotional and special projects material in keeping with the GQ, GLAMOUR and House&Garden brands
- Designer
  
  Nautique Marketing Communications
  
  Dec 2005 - May 2007 (1 year 5 months)
  
  Design, conceptualisation and execution of digital and print content across brands.
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