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Gakenia Karinga

Gakenia Karinga

Graphic Designer

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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About Gakenia Karinga:

Creating visual concepts for digital and print visual assets. I have worked in a range of industries for example advertising, publishing and communications.

Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After effects and Adobe Light room.

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

January 2020 – Present 

Designing social media posts, logos, branded merchandise, and illustration. 

Lead Creative Designer at Storymoja Africa

April 2019 – October 2019

Creating effective marketing materials, and developing Storymoja’s visual identity. Managing and collaborating with illustrators and designers to develop books for the competency-based curriculum.

Graphic Designer at All & Sundry Ltd.

March 2017 – December 2017

Design and manufacture of bespoke stationery for corporate launches and weddings. Branding and graphic design for corporate clients.

Parental Leave

March 2012 – March 2017

Layout and design of personalized family photo albums, created touch and feel books for toddlers.

Founder / Creative Art Felt Sentiments 

September 2011 – March 2012

Came up with a creative way for companies to appreciate their clients through designing and making handmade greeting cards.

Creative Designer at Nuturn Limited

July 2009 – August 2011

Developing creative solutions via Above the Line and Below the Line advertising with a team on products ranging from print design, television script, storyboarding, animation and website design. 

Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Jacaranda Designs Limited.

July 2005 – July 2009

Layout of a monthly magazine ‘Young African Express’, also created relevant illustrations and puzzles for the same. Designed a variety of print media such as annual reports, magazines and books.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree Course in Design, University of Nairobi

September 2003 – June 2007

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