COURTNEY FORTUNE

DIGITAL DESIGNER

courtneyfortunevisuals@gmail.comcourtneyfortunevisuals.com

About

A highly innovative and meticulous Digital Designer with over six years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in creating unique solutions for both print and digital media, specializing in branding, layout design, and front-end web development. Proven success in driving engagement through compelling visual storytelling and smooth project execution. Acclaimed for excellent teamwork, time management, and communication skills, consistently delivering superior work that surpasses client expectations. Certified in Graphic Design and Web Development, and holder of the esteemed Meta Front-End Developer Certificate, demonstrating expertise in advanced web technologies. Dedicated to staying ahead of design trends and using skills to enhance brand presence and achieve business goals.

Experience

2016 – Now

Designer & Studio Specialist at Caravan Publications

  • Design and produce monthly magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign. Ensure each issue is visually compelling, cohesive, and aligns with the brand's identity and standards.
  • Rigorously manage project timelines to consistently meet deadlines, guaranteeing timely publication and distribution of each magazine edition.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Design to complete annual reports and various print materials, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with brand guidelines and project timelines.
  • Work on report tenders for prominent clients, including the City of Cape Town and WWF, delivering comprehensive and visually appealing documents that meet their specific requirements.
  • Actively engage in learning Joomla, enhancing proficiency to contribute more effectively to web development projects and expanding capabilities in content management systems.
  • Oversee the execution of HTML5 digital banner roll-outs utilizing Google Web Designer, ensuring alignment with brand standards and project timelines.
  • Manage the creation and updates of internal brand materials to maintain a cohesive and professional company image.
  • Design, develop, and update company email signatures, ensuring they are consistent with brand guidelines and incorporate the latest design trends and best practices.
  • Create engaging social media creatives, maintaining consistency with the brand's visual identity and effectively driving engagement across platforms.
  • Develop marketing creatives for Google Marketing Platform, aligning with campaign objectives and maximizing impact through targeted digital advertising strategies.
  • Conduct demos and test dynamic remarketing campaigns to enhance personalization and improve the effectiveness of advertising efforts.
2016 – 2015

Junior Graphic Designer at themediachilli

2014 – 2015

Junior Graphic Designer at Sprout Performance Partners

Education

2005 – 2008

Heathfield High School

Matric

2011 – 2012

Rosebank College

Diploma in Graphic Design and Web Development

Skills

Design & Publishing

BrandingDesktop PublishingLayout DesignAnimationResponsive Web Design

Front-End Development

Front-End Web DevelopmentHTML5 Banner CreationHTML, CSS & JavaScriptReact

Software & Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementCommunication
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