Blaine Gidey
@blainegidey
Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer delivering industry-standard creative impact.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Art Director and graphic design leader focused on creative thinking and immediate, strategic value. I bring an emphasis on quality—every work I produce should match current industry standards—while keeping my process grounded in strong visual direction and clear communication.
My experience spans senior in-house and freelance work, including roles as Senior Graphic Designer | Art Director, Managing Director, and Graphic Design Specialist. I’ve led branding and design projects across diverse environments (hospitality, education, and telecommunications), and I continually refine my practice with training and certifications in graphic design, marketing, stationery and design, and graphic design editing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Art Director
Tilla Africa
Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Worked as an Art Director for Tilla Africa, contributing to the company’s visual design direction.
Graphic Design Specialist
Ethio Telecom
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Worked as a Graphic Design Specialist for Ethio Telecom, supporting design production for the organization.
Senior Graphic Designer
Designlab Distance Education
Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Returned as a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director at Designlab Distance Education, continuing work on design and visual direction.
Senior Graphic Designer
Designlab Distance Education
Sep 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 4 months)
Served as a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director at Designlab Distance Education, delivering graphic design and art direction across projects.
Managing Director
MT Guest House Plc
Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Worked as Managing Director at MT Guest House Plc, leading overall business operations and leadership for the organization.
Branding & Graphic Designer
Panorama Printing and Promotion
Jul 2005 - Jul 2007 (2 years)
Worked as a Branding and Graphic Designer at Panorama Printing and Promotion, producing branding and promotional design materials.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jimma University
2020 - 2022
Attended Jimma University from September 2020 to January 2022; specific program and degree details were not provided.
IPSS Unity University College
Management Information Systems
2022 -
Studied Management Information Systems at IPSS Unity University College from April 2022 to December 2022.
IPSS Unity University College
Graphic Design
2022 -
Studied Graphic Design at IPSS Unity University College from January 2022 to April 2022.
Jimma University
2015 - 2020
Attended Jimma University from September 2015 to January 2020; specific program and degree details were not provided.
Availability
Location
EthiopiaAuthorized to work in
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