About Me

Anthea De Vos

@antheadevos

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About Me

A lover of conceptual design, process and finished art. Design is a passion as well as a career choice. I have a keen eye for layout, colour, typography amd am competent in print and web design and I am always willing to learn and develop my skills. I am a sociable, positive and passionate person who works well with others and who is no stranger to pressure and responsibility.

EXPERIENCE

2014 - Current

Freelance Graphic and Web Designer

Chilli & Lime, Auckland

Upon relocating to Auckland I have freelanced and designed
graphics for brands such as Corbin Rd, Fishermans Friend and
Tabasco as well as a few start-up companies and international brands.

Responsibilities
+ Graphic design
+ Web design and hosting
+ Product design and manufacturing

2012 - 2014

Senior Graphic Designer

Peter Hallifax Ltd., Christchurch

Hallifax is New Zealands leading manufacturing souvenir company
which manufactures over 1200 products. I led a small team of 3 in
marketing and design for products ranging from coasters to hoodies
as well as a successful range of skincare.
Responsibilities
+ Team leader to marketing and design team
+ Office management
+ Print and web design
+ Product photography and retouching
+ Design and management of product catalogue
+ Liaising with suppliers and customers

1999 - 2011

Graphic Designer & Office Manager

Purple Apple, Cape Town

Purple Apple was a small design studio offering below the line
advertising to a few big companies as well as smaller companies with
big dreams. Our clients included Octagon Sports Management,
Metropolitan, Tullow Oil as well as numerous sectors in government.
Responsibilities
+ Print and web design
+ Office management
+ Liaising with suppliers and customers

2008 - 2011

Graphic Designer & Office Manager

The Brand Heads, Cape Town

Graphic Designer & Office Manager (2008 – 2011)
+ This company was started as there was a big demand for
promotional products and corporate gifting. Our main client was
government, supplying branded products to various sectors.
Responsibilities
+ Graphic design
+ Office management
+ Liaising with suppliers and customers

Education

1996 - 1998

Degree in Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technolgy

2021

Web Development Micro-Credential

Yoobee College

2022 - 2023

Diploma in Web and UX Design

Yoobee College

Skills

85%

Adobe Suite

Graphic and Web

70%

HTML, CSS, Javascript

Frontend Development

60%

Figma

Design and Prototyping

90%

WordPress

Content Management Sytem

30%

React

Web Library

50%

Adobe XD

Design and Prototyping

Awards

1998

Student of the Year - Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

1998

Pascodi Award

Student Design Award for Promotional Item

2000

SCODI Award

Outdoor Advertisising and Printed Media