Shane Stone

Experience

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  BK Publishing

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  Illustrator, Layout Artist

  My responsibilities included conceptualizing illustration content and final illustration work for Supernova Kids Magazine. I was also assigned the task to create other illustrations for published kids books.

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  Liquidbox

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  Graphic UI Designer

  - Successfully conceptualized and produced company and client responsive visual websites. - Created interface mockups and prototypes while identifying and troubleshooting user experience problems through user testing and user research. - Sourced and established information guidelines for other designers and developers to accomplish desired results in timeframe. - Participated in team effort to conduct layout adjustments based on client feedback. - Worked in a multidisciplinary environment with different stakeholders. - Determined best medium and tool to produce visual outcome as well as designed elegant solutions to complex workflows.Key Achievements:- Designed and created a client’s business identity by incorporating their ideas with artistic fare.- Designed responsive websites for e-commerce stakeholders. Show less

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  SportPesa

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Multimedia Designer

  - Successfully designed and conceptualized company creatives, based on global brand guidelines. - Work closely in collaboration with the multimedia team to execute designs effectively and to stakeholder’s needs. - Designed and assessed social media briefs, as well as conceptualizing and executing designs for target specific platforms. - Accurately created mailers, content additions and segmented lists for intended mailer recipients. - Consulted with stakeholders to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials in order to meet client needs. - Created and conducted marketing presentations. - Effectively created and updated print ads and campaigns, web and mobile application banners and sent assets to suppliers as required.Key Achievements:- Provided proposal layout and designs for client contracts.- Produced social media graphic elements on demand under strict deadlines.Browse the company social media content in which I created marketing ads etc. for; https://www.instagram.com/sportpesa_sa/ Show less

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  Carrot Creativities

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Motion Graphic Artist & Animator

  Independent, freelance Motion Graphics Artist, specialising in Illustration, 3D Animation and Character Design at Carrot Creativities.

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  3X4 Genetics

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Motion Graphic Designer & Illustrator

  - Accurately delivered marketing material, digital and social, event material, and educational content. - Executed end-to-end marketing collateral as a custodian of the business brand. - Effectively designed assets and materials with a focus on customer experience through marketing material, digital and social, packaging, and reports. - Devised and delivered designed elements for the company practitioners’ educational platform. - Collaborated with relevant specialists to create multimedia e-content. - Working in conjunction with production and post-production teams to create content for and from, e.g. videos, motion graphics, written content (scripts, text). - Participated in brainstorming sessions and team discussions surrounding processes, projects, and designed deliverables. Key Achievements:- Designed and created a client’s business identity by incorporating their ideas with an artistic flair.- Juggled multiple projects and adapted to changing priorities on tight schedules.- Assisted in growing the company culture of 3X4 and embracing company values.Browse through the company website to get a better idea of the content creation I contributed to; https://www.3x4genetics.io/za/ Show less

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  Various Companies

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Family Business Operations Manager

  As a versatile professional, I bring diverse experiences to the table. With a solid background in managing a family business and successfully overseeing the operations of a small butchery, I possess strong business acumen and a customer-centric approach. Additionally, my time as a mining policing officer has honed my skills in maintaining security, enforcing regulations, and ensuring a safe work environment. In addition, my passion for beekeeping has allowed me to excel in hive management, honey production, and promoting sustainable practices. With a proven track record in various roles, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Show less

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  IDEA

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2024

  Animator/Designer

  Creating vector illustrations and motion graphic materials for online educational content. Browse through the company website https://ideaonline.com/