Appelonia Opembe

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 3 years of diverse freelance experience and a proven track record of delivering captivating visual solutions. Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and with a background in contributing to the success of a health company as a junior graphic designer. Adept at collaborating with clients and teams to translate ideas into visually appealing designs that exceed expectations.

Skills

Branding and Identity: Develop compelling logos and brand identities for startups and small businesses, helping them establish a strong visual presence.

Print Design: Create eye-catching brochures, flyers, and posters that effectively communicated client messages and elevated their marketing efforts.

Digital Marketing: Design engaging social media graphics, banners, and ads that increased online visibility and user engagement for various clients.

Experience

Junior Graphic Designer | [5 months] 

• Assisted in the development of marketing materials, including print collateral and digital assets, maintaining brand consistency throughout.

Freelance Graphic Designer | Self-Employed | [2 years]

• Collaborated with diverse clients to conceptualize and execute designs for various projects, from logo creation to comprehensive brand development.
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to bring ideas to life and ensure high-quality outputs.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Design Communication from Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland.

I've collaborated closely with a wide range of clients, bringing their visions to life through a spectrum of projects, spanning from crafting logos to crafting extensive brand experiences. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) has enabled me to seamlessly transform concepts into tangible, high-quality designs. Additionally, I've contributed to the development of marketing materials, encompassing both print collateral and digital assets, all the while upholding brand coherence at every step of the process.

I am a graduate of Griffith College in Dublin, Ireland, holding a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design Communication. My degree covered a diverse array of disciplines, ranging from Studio and Typography to Advanced Web Design and E-commerce, Marketing for Business, and Motion Graphics. I consistently excelled in all these areas throughout my academic journey. Fueled by my passion for innovation, I am perpetually driven to explore novel and unconventional ideas. During my college tenure, I garnered a reputation for conceiving and inspiring original, thought-provoking concepts. These formative experiences have not only nurtured my creativity and communication skills, but also honed my proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications like Illustrator and typography.