Pascal Ocan

Experience

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  Interswitch East Africa

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  Creative's Executive

  - finding out about the project requirements (taking a 'brief')- estimating the time the project will require, and providing a cost quotation- coming up with design concepts that fit the client's needs- presenting options for design treatments- creating final designs, working to a deadline and budget- amending designs according to the clients' final comments- proofreading and preparing designs to be sent to print.

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  X-XONE L.T.D

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Creative's Designer

  - meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;- interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;- estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;- developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research;- thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;- using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;- presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;- working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);- proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;- contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;- demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;- working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print;- keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as - Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Dreamweaver and Flash;- working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other - designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists. Show less

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  Record Tv

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Lead Graphics / Video Editor

  - Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic project.- Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverables - Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, Broadcast, etc.- Work with art and creative teams to understand project scope and objectives.- Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.- Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.- Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.- Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.- Assist in designing and creating storyboards.- Participate in brainstorming session to share new design perspectives and ideas.- Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.- Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards Show less

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  WBS TELEVISION

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

  - Create templates and graphics for news and download to transmission for airing- Produce commercials for in-house and external clients- Generate station promos to keep viewers aware of programmes offered by the station- Liaise with the News Producers for the production of creative montages and graphic segments- Ensure that all graphics materials are accurately timed and downloaded for transmission- Liaise with Producers for ideas to produce graphics by interpreting, visualizing and creating computer generated images for the client’s approval.- Enhance the screen for news production by designing graphics, which suit the desired environment.-co-ordinate all the Video Editors and Graphic Designers, and to ensure that they deliver. Show less - Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic project.- Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverables - Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, Broadcast, etc.- Work with art and creative teams to understand project scope and objectives.- Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.- Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.- Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.- Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.- Assist in designing and creating storyboards.- Participate in brainstorming session to share new design perspectives and ideas.- Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.- Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards Show less

  • Head of Edit Suite

    May 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Motion Graphic Designer

    Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Gk-Active Group- NMA-Media & Brand-active

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  Lead Designer

  -Create concepts for Outdoor Advertising-Create Unique media For General Advertising-Create award winning concepts for clients that associate them to the client base.-Work on Billboard impressions for clients-Work on Various Point of Sale Impressions for Various Clients.

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  Megha Industries - Digitek Advertising

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Lead Creative Designer

  -Head and Supervise all Still and Motion Graphics For Royal Foam, Royal Steel, Digitek Advertising, Victoria Mall, NUMAX Cinemas.-Create concepts for Outdoor Advertising for all The Group of companies.-Create Unique media For General Advertising.-Create award winning concepts for clients that associate them to the client base.-Work on Signage impressions for clients-Handle complex Motion Graphic designs for Interactive Media-Supervise all Motion Graphics For NUMAX CINEMAS-Create Advertising Concepts for the Entire Group of Companies. Show less

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  Corporate Image Ltd

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Creative Director

  -Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs-Manage multiple projects from concept through completion-Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy-Establish creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs-Supervise and inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project-Work with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to management-Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals-Manage team members-Provide quality control over concepts and projects, Show less

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  Captiva Visuals Uganda Limited

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2018

  Creative Director

  -Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs-Manage multiple projects from concept through completion-Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy-Establish creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs-Supervise and inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project-Work with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to management-Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals-Manage team members-Provide quality control over concepts and projects Show less

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  Acore Agency

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Freelance Graphic Designer
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  ELENI Consulting + Design

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Creative Design Consultant
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  Vision Group

  Sept 2020 - now

  Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor

  - I create Motion Design templates and graphics for news and download to transmission for airing, produce commercials for in-house and external clients, generate station promos to keep viewers aware of programs offered by the station,liaise with the News Producers for the production of creative montages and graphic segments, ensure that all graphics materials are accurately timed and downloaded for transmission, Produce & Brand TV Shows and as well produce graphics by interpreting, visualizing and creating computer generated images for the TV Show. Show less