Simbarashe Mwamuka

Simbarashe Mwamuka

Senior Creative at Independent
Harare, Zimbabwe

About me

Hello, I’m a creative who is deeply fascinated by society. I believe that creativity and innovation are the driving forces behind progress. My passion lies in leveraging the power of design to make a positive impact in Africa.

Languages
  • English - Pro
  • Shona - Native

Positions

Creative Lead - Bergast House
Harare
Zimbabwe
March 2021 - December 2023 (2 years 9 months)
Currently, I serve as a Senior Creative and the Creative Team Lead for the agency. Above and beyond my duties as a senior designer, I assist with project management for the majority of the creative projects, I’m responsible for guiding and helping the team drive their design and creative skills to the max. I also oversee the overall design and creative aspects of each project that comes in and out of the creative studio and help breed the next generation of young creatives through the internship program I head. Through this opportunity I have been privileged to work with a client portfolio that spans across Africa, working with clients like Nedbank, Engen Petroleum, Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), First Capital Bank, Zuva Petroleum, Dokuma, and Hivos.
Graphic Designer - Design Pickle
Arizona
United States
September 2021 - February 2022 (5 months)
Freelance Art Director - TBWA\Altitude
Lusaka
Zambia
October 2020 - August 2021 (10 months)

Education

The Art of Selling

2021 (1 year)

Marketing Strategy

2019 (1 year)

Creativity for Business Growth

2019 (1 year)

Commercial Design

January 2012 - October 2016 (4 years 9 months)
I graduated top of my class with a distinction.

Applied Art & Design

January 2011 - November 2011 (10 months)
I graduated with an average of credit throughout all my modules.

Other professional activities

PHNX Tribute, Paris

Awards Jury Member

PHNX 2023

Awards Jury Member

PHNX 2024

Awards Jury Member

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