Clare Ngode

Experience

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  FW Africa

  Mar 2020 - now

  Embracing the creative helm at FW Africa, my key responsibilities as a graphic designer encompass:♦ Crafting visually captivating designs utilizing industry-leading software such as Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, aligning them with the company's brand and effectively conveying its message to the target audience.♦ Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Editors, and content creators to comprehend their design requirements and offer innovative solutions that meet their needs.♦ Remaining up-to-date with industry trends, design tools, and software updates to continually elevate design skills, resulting in cutting-edge and groundbreaking designs.♦ Efficiently managing multiple design projects concurrently, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure seamless project completion within specified deadlines.♦ Identifying and proactively addressing design-related challenges and issues that may arise during projects, employing effective problem-solving strategies to ensure the successful execution of design initiatives.♦ Establishing and maintaining a consistent visual style across various platforms and mediums, fostering brand recognition and a unified brand image.♦ Conducting thorough quality checks and meticulously reviewing final designs for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines before their final delivery or publication.♦ Collaborating closely with printers and external partners to oversee the production and implementation of printed materials, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality outputs that align with the intended design vision.⭑ FW Africa organizes some of the most impactful face-to-face and virtual trade events and publishes leading magazines and websites that bring Africa to the world and the world to Africa. Show less Key Responsibilities: ♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the HealthCare Middle East & Africa Magazine.⭑ HEALTHCARE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MAGAZINE is primarily focused on telling the stories of the opportunities, market trends and challenges in the Middle East & Africa’s healthcare sector to an audience of key decision makers in the region and beyond. Show less Key Responsibilities:♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of Food Safety Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for Food Safety Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for Food Safety Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in Food Safety Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the Food Safety Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the Food Safety Africa Magazine.⭑ FOOD SAFETY AFRICA MAGAZINE is the source of information for the investors, managers and professionals in quality, R&D, production, engineering, supply chain and procurement roles in Africa’s food, agriculture, animal feed, water and environmental sciences sectors. Show less Key Responsibilities: ♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of Food Business Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for Food Business Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for Food Business Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in Food Business Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the Food Business Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the Food Business Africa Magazine.⭑ FOOD BUSINESS AFRICA MAGAZINE is a source of information for investors, managers and professionals in the food, beverage and milling industry in Africa through its bi-annual publications and wide array of corporate events. Show less Key Responsibilities:♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of CEO Business Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for CEO Business Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for CEO Business Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in CEO Business Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the CEO Business Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the CEO Business Africa Magazine.⭑ CEO BUSINESS AFRICA is a pan-African premium publication that targets investors, boardroom and C-level executives, managers; Government & NGO executives; and other stakeholders in the private sector, Government and NGO value chains in Africa. Show less Key Responsibilities:♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the Sustainable Packaging Africa Magazine.⭑ SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AFRICA is Africa’s No.1 publication that focuses on the investment opportunities, latest technologies and market trends in sustainable packaging and printing industry in Africa. Show less Key Responsibilities:♦ Using design software such as Adobe InDesign to create digital layouts for the print publication of Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine.♦ Combining graphics, written content, and advertisements to create visually appealing layouts for Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine. ♦ Selecting appropriate colors, layouts, typefaces, and fonts for Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine's covers and inside pages.♦ Accompanying visuals with written content: Deciding on visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or infographics, to accompany written content in Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine. ♦ Continuously collaborating with the Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine editors throughout the design process. Seeking their comments and making any required changes to ensure the layouts are consistent with the articles' content and message. The goal is to create a unified and visually appealing end product.♦ Reviewing all designs errors before printing or publishing of the Milling Middle East & Africa Magazine.⭑ MILLING MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA is the No.1 publication for the grains/milling, snacks, baking, animal feed, pet food and the emerging plant-based foods industry in the Middle East and Africa. Show less Key Responsibilities: ♦ Effectively handled and optimized the company’s various social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. By understanding the unique features and user demographics of each platform, I tailored the content and engagement strategies to suit the preferences and behaviors of the target customers.♦ Conducted extensive research to identify customer interests and preferences, developing compelling content aligned with brand messaging and goals.♦ Designed, created, and managed social advertising campaigns, aligning them with overall marketing plans for consistent and integrated approach.♦ Monitored social media landscape for emerging trends, hashtags, and viral content relevant to the industry and target audience.♦ Engaged in discussions, responded to comments and inquiries, and addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally.⭑ By implementing these strategies and diligently executing the tasks at hand, the brand’s online image was strengthened, leading to increased website traffic, greater readership of the magazines, heightened interest from advertisers, and improved engagement at corporate events with increased participation from sponsors, exhibitors, and partners. Show less Key Responsibilities:♦ Effectively handled and optimized the company’s various social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. By understanding the unique features and user demographics of each platform, I tailored the content and engagement strategies to suit the preferences and behaviors of the target customers.♦ Conducted extensive research to identify customer interests and preferences, developing compelling content aligned with brand messaging and goals.♦ Designed, created, and managed social advertising campaigns, aligning them with overall marketing plans for consistent and integrated approach.♦ Monitored social media landscape for emerging trends, hashtags, and viral content relevant to the industry and target audience.♦ Engaged in discussions, responded to comments and inquiries, and addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally.⭑ By implementing these strategies and diligently executing the tasks at hand, the brand’s online image was strengthened, leading to increased website traffic, greater readership of the magazines, heightened interest from advertisers, and improved engagement at corporate events with increased participation from sponsors, exhibitors, and partners. Show less In the enchanted realm of social media management, my wand of responsibility wielded its power in the following magnificent ways:♦ Effectively handled and optimized the company’s various social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. By understanding the unique features and user demographics of each platform, I tailored the content and engagement strategies to suit the preferences and behaviors of the target customers.♦ Conducted extensive research to identify customer interests and preferences, developing compelling content aligned with brand messaging and goals.♦ Designed, created, and managed social advertising campaigns, aligning them with overall marketing plans for consistent and integrated approach.♦ Monitored social media landscape for emerging trends, hashtags, and viral content relevant to the industry and target audience.♦ Engaged in discussions, responded to comments and inquiries, and addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally.⭑ By implementing these strategies and diligently executing the tasks at hand, the brand’s online image was strengthened, leading to increased website traffic, greater readership of the magazines, heightened interest from advertisers, and improved engagement at corporate events with increased participation from sponsors, exhibitors, and partners. 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