Andre van Dyk

I’m a hands-on Global Design Director and brand systems specialist with 21+ years of design experience and more than 14 years in senior creative roles. I’ve led design from strategy through delivery, making sure every visual system works consistently across markets, audiences, and channels.

Most recently, I led and personally delivered design across a portfolio of purpose-led brands focused on conservation travel, community development, groups travel, education, internships, research fellowships, apprenticeships, courses, and professional field-guide training. Within the Second Nature Family of Brands (GVI, Bushwise, World of Difference, IFGA), I oversaw end-to-end design for global campaigns and digital projects, spanning visual identity, campaign creative, and paid media.

I’m known for building scalable design systems and workflows—designing websites, landing pages, programme pages, mobile components, and digital modules, and creating high-volume paid media assets supported by campaign systems. I’ve built Figma systems, templates, and workflows to improve speed and quality, while partnering with cross-functional teams to translate complex briefs into clear, polished creative.

Along the way, I’ve progressed through roles including Creative Director, Head of Creative, Art Director, and Senior Graphic Designer, working across brand, campaign, and communication design for retail, property, education, CSR, and investment clients. I bring craft, leadership, and team mentorship to every engagement—and I’ve been recognized through awards including the Fikelela Award and Hot Mustard of the Year.