Duncan Sirma

Experience

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  First Community Bank

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

  Junior graphic designer First community bank.

  Ensured all round compliance of creative material to all Brand elements such as:o Look and feelo Brand attributeso Valueso Corporate and visual identityo Brand Value Propositiono Produce finished creatives and artwork for production and/or placement by ensuringthat all creative material is provided in the correct format for publication including filepreparation and output, pre-press, and printingo Ensure that all creative material is provided in the correct format for publication withingiven time frames and budgets Show less

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  King concepts

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2011

  Junior graphic designer at King concepts ltd

  o Meet clients and account managers to discuss the business goals and requirements of the job;o Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;o Developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;o Creating new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;o Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;

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  Pepper concepts ltd

  May 2011 - Feb 2014

  Content developer & graphic designer at Pepper Concepts Ltd.

  o Brand Developer.Worked on logos design, publications, social media advertising, stationery, brand manuals, marketing materials, and packaging. I provide creative art direction, idea conception, design production, problem-solving, web page design and programming, project management, promotional marketing, pre-press preparation, and vendor contracting. o Conceptualize design briefs and work with clients to create design concepts. I provide graphical support for blogs, websites, and social media. I work on presentations, leaflets, trademarks, marketing materials, and banner designs. I provide artistic copywriting for advertisements, flyers, brochures, websites and catalogs. I also coordinate technical per-sale activities and train the sales organization on developed product concepts. And work with printers and other vendors to ensure value and quality of services. Show less

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  OneSource Financial Services Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Graphic designer at OneSource financial services ltd

  Ensured all-round compliance of creative material to all Brand elements such as:o Developed Corporate and visual identityo Created brand attributeso Developed brand Value Propositiono Provide quality control over concepts and projects to ensure brand consistencyo Ensure that all creative material is provided in the correct format for publication.

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  MD6 STUDIOS

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Freelancer Photojournalist and Corporate Photographer

  Being a visual storyteller is my main responsibility as a photojournalist and corporate photographer. My images were meant to enrich the narrative for the reader or viewer. I performed contract work for THE STAR NEWSPAPER in Nairobi, Kenya. For a section called A DAY IN LIFE, which recounts a person's day-to-day activities, I post-edit and publish images. My photo essays address a variety of topics, such as regional civic concerns, international social unrest, and national political fights. In my capacity as a corporate photographer, I also document the top thinkers in business on our continent. Visit and purchase some of my work at www.md6studios.com. Show less

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  Brava Food Industries Limited

  Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Graphic Designer

  o Designs develops graphic solutions for Brava products packaging.o Manages relationships with multiple design agency partners.o Conceptualizes new business opportunities.o Manages ongoing short-term and long-term project brand activations. o Provide creative leadership in the development strategy that works across all Brava products.o Understands market relevance and determines execution based on priority. o Develops rapport with multiple marketing experts to gain trust and awareness of design thinking. Show less

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  SportPesa

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2020

  Creative Designer and Photographer

  o Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.o Creating interactive design for HullCity in Kenya o Developed and executed digital and press artworks for the #EvertonInKenya campaign. o Created a successful digital concept for Nairobi fight night a boxing event’s campaign. #NairobiFightNight #ZarikaMercadoo Email Marketingo Google Analyticso Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials.

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  KingMakers

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

  Lead Creative Designer - Multiple Markets

  o Maintaining brand dignity by making sure that all conceptual design adheres to brand guidelines.o Creating innovative and one-of-a-kind brand creative materials.o Assisting with all marketing and activation campaigns.o Conducting research, developing, and implementing creative digital marketing campaigns.o Image management for marketing campaigns and activations.o Managing social media banners and other digital marketing campaign materials.o Exploring new technologies that will keep the brand at the cutting edge of visualso Collaborate with advertising agencies just as needed to ensure visual concepts are implemented. Show less

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  Entain

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Lead Creative Designer - Africa