Hire the Best Art Directors in Cape Town, ZA

I'm a Frontend UI Developer with a passion for creating intuitive, visually engaging digital experiences. With a strong foundation in design and product development, I specialize in building interfaces that are both user-friendly and visually distinct. I thrive on creative problem-solving and enjoy pushing boundaries to craft interfaces that not only look great but also leave a lasting impact. Whether it's a web app, landing page, or digital product, my focus is always on delivering polished, accessible, and performant user experiences. If you're looking for front-end solutions that are both functional and beautifully designed, feel free to get in touch—I'm always excited to take on new challenges.

I have been in the advertising & creative digital industry for 11 years. During this time, I've experienced the evolution of desktop publishing and digital illustration firsthand. Inspired by these changes and embracing them as an integral part of my design style and skills, I etch art out of any project i undertake. With a background in print and web production processes, I have succeeded in building my experience and knowledge in the use of technology and software in the creative design process, whilst staying true to fundamental branding and marketing principles. Currently residing in Cape Town, South Africa, I find that good design is a balance of time management, creative flair & first and foremost, a thorough brief. Thank you for reading and let's make some magic! Kind regards Eben

I am a conceptually strong designer and creator who fully embraces the idea that concept is king. I believe that an effective strategy allows for a more efficient execution, and on the road to the completion of that successful project I will ask those important questions that will define the outcome of your end product. The average graphic designer WILL NOT and DOES NOT ask those questions, they will simply design something pretty. It is my experience and professionalism in strategy and design that will set your product/service apart from the rest and ultimately resonate with your audience. If you will take just 1 minute to read some of my client testimonials below, you will see proof of how much value I have added to their project, and I can do the same for you! I am not just a designer, I am here to be YOUR creative partner! As a designer I am very at home in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop + InDesign + Illustrator), as well as Canva if client needs require it, and can build a contemporary Wix site that is both engaging and optimised for mobile. So whether you're looking to roll out a design project that is digital or print, I am able to do both professionally and to a very high level of design. My career path over the last few years has seen me move from being a multi-award winning art director at Men's Health magazine, to the creative lead of a digital agency, and now one of Upwork's TOP-RATED branding specialists. This work is MY passion. It's what I do, it's what I love, and I am very good at it. I look forward to working with you! And please, if you have any questions about your project - feel free to drop me a message and I promise to get back to you within a few hours. ---------------------------- CLIENT FEEDBACK 📢 ---------------------------- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint was great. Super creative and great at what he does, but also a great collaborator. Everything was on time, communication was superb, and he was patient as things kept evolving during the project. He helped us with our website, e-book, postcards, business cards, and even content and technical help. Thanks Clint!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint is a great designer. He worked very closely with us to get great work done. He has great skills and is a great communicator. He also is very creative worker, so feel free to give him "artistic space" to get the work done. We will be working closely with him in the future. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Concept creation, understanding of project needs, creativity, budgeting, pretty much everything - awesome work, I'd hire Clint every time he was available! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) What a joy Clint was to work with. He grasped our concepts with ease and made them come to life beyond our expectation! We are so happy with the outcome and highly recommend Clint. We will definitely use him again in the future. Thanks again Clint! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 STARS) Clint is fantastic, he took such care in figuring out exactly what my brand needed and created an INCREDIBLE logo and brand identity which suites my business perfectly. THANK YOU! I'm so thrilled.

💛 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 You crave a branding partner who gets you, someone who shares your spark. A partner who brings out the best in you. Someone who understands where you want to go – with the branding expertise to light the way... 🙌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼, 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 - Hi! I'm Elisma du Plessis (in case your want to Google) - Art director turned brand strategist/designer - 11 years professional experience - Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication - Founded Achro Brand Studio in 2018 - Brand audit, strategy and identity design service offering - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Webflow proficient 👉 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (list of deliverables, more details on my website) Brand audit: Leadership discovery session, communications review, live feedback presentation, key insights report Brand strategy: Stakeholder interviews, workshops, brand purpose, values, vision, mission, competitive analysis, target audience personas, differentiation strategy, unique value proposition, communication themes, brand archetype, brand attributes, tone of voice, brand naming, tagline Brand identity design: Brand brand design systems, moodboard, typography, color scheme, logo/icon design, style guide, stationary, templates, website copy, website design, website development Growth support: Brand book, annual reports, eBooks, pitch/capabilities deck, proposals, presentations, newsletters, campaigns 👩 𝗕𝗶𝗼 It all started with my love for the arts. I’m curious at heart and have always been fascinated with what makes people tick. Naturally, that steered me to pursue a career in branding – it’s the perfect blend between analytical thinking and creative expression. I obtained my B.A. Degree in Visual Communication in 2013 at Open Window in South Africa. I worked as an in-house graphic designer, as a freelancer, and then as Art Director at a through-the-line agency. Driven by my appetite for freedom in the projects I take on and the people I work with, I took a leap of faith and quite a job I loved. I founded Achro Brand Studio in 2018 – a year spent living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The entrepreneurial spirit of the expat community inspired me early in my journey to explore different areas of the industry. I’ve since narrowed down my offering to brand strategy and identity design. ‍ I live in Cape Town with my husband Francois, and our three dogs. I’m listening with an open mind, offering my skills and enthusiasm to help you achieve your goals.

Hi, I have 25 years experience as a professional illustrator. I am proficient in Character design, Logo design, Game art, Mascot design, 2D animation. Your idea will be taken from concept right through to a finished project. That gives you peace of mind that I won't leave you hanging mid project without a result! I work closely with my clients and offer you a highly professional problem solving service and outcome to your project. All my concepts and designs are original. I have a very quick turnaround time, and can finish a project ahead of schedule. I understand what issues you will be facing when hiring an illustrator. Just getting someone to illustrate your game is simple, but finding that person who can take you in the right direction and solve any problems that mite come up during your project, is much harder. As well as providing you with the correct artwork, I will be your Art director and help you through the process along the way! At the end of the day, you want your project to succeed. I will help you achieve your goal by providing that support to you.

I’m a remote Creative Producer and Motion Design Lead who develops ideas, shapes visual language, leads production, and brings together the right specialist talent to deliver exceptional creative work. My career began in graphic design before evolving through art direction, advertising, campaign development and production into motion design and moving image. That multidisciplinary background allows me to connect strategy, design, storytelling and production, giving me a holistic view of the creative process from concept to delivery. I take projects from initial brief to final delivery, developing creative concepts, defining visual direction and overseeing production from start to finish. I’m comfortable working hands-on when required, but equally enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams, briefing specialist talent, managing suppliers, budgets and feedback, and bringing every part of the process together to produce cohesive, high-quality work. PROGRAMS I WORK IN: After Effects, Premier Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, Adobe InDesign, Figma