Bjorn du Preez

Graphic Designer • Creative Media All‑Rounder • Digital Marketing Specialist

Profile Summary

I’m a creative designer with 8+ years shaping brand identities and high‑impact social media content, and over 9 years collaborating in fast‑paced, team‑driven environments. I combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to elevate brands, streamline creative workflows, and inspire teams to deliver standout results.

I thrive in fast‑paced creative teams—bringing resilience, clear leadership, and a results‑first mindset. I adapt quickly, solve problems creatively under pressure, and drive projects forward with hands‑on execution that delivers measurable impact.

Professional Skills

  • Image & Logo Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Inkscape)
  • Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro)
  • Creative Copywriting
  • Photography
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

Work Experience

Creative Media All‑Rounder

Deen Channel • 2015 – 2019

Directed and produced multiple TV shows including:

  • The Kouthar D Show
  • The Faizal Sayed Show
  • Talking Point with Steven Taylor

Responsibilities included video editing, DOP, graphic design, logo design, and the full redesign of the Deen Channel corporate logo. Worked independently for most of the 5‑year period, demonstrating strong self‑motivation and reliability.

Campaign Manager & Graphic Designer

7 Events Africa • 2019 – 2020

Handled design and marketing for three major campaigns, including:

  • Social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
  • Logo design for Cyber Cerebral S.A., Drone Build‑A‑Thon, and 7EA

Managed and mentored a team of five interns, helping them develop skills in marketing, design, writing, and editing.

Art & DOP Assistant (Freelance)

2020 – Present

Worked on multiple South African productions including:

  • Online Mini‑Series "Op en Af" (Assistant to DOP Amelia Henning)
  • S.A. TV Series "Projek Dina" (Art Assistant)
  • TV Series "Die Sentrum" (Production Assistant)

Duties included camera equipment setup, set building, prop management, continuity, and location scouting.

Education

High‑School Diploma
HTS Vereeniging • 2006 – 2010

Bachelor of Arts Degree
AFDA • 2012 – 2014

Online Courses
UCT • Udemy • Digital School of Marketing • 2016 – 2020

Focused on Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Advertising, and Paid Advertising.

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