Carla Ziady

Manage branding and creative projects from briefing and scoping through to final delivery. Manage studio priorities, resources, timelines and project scope, and work closely with clients throughout each project.

Managed resource planning, scheduling and project allocation across the in-house marketing and creative studio. Coordinated internal and external project timelines and delivery across a multidisciplinary team.

Managed project planning, resources, schedules and delivery. Managed stakeholder relationships across digital and product projects, and acted as Product Owner on selected projects.

Conducted UX research, interviews and user testing. Developed wireframes and prototypes, and designed websites and digital products.

Managed day-to-day operations and marketing of an independent cafe and workspace. Managed staff recruitment, training, suppliers, stock, and business administration.

Developed campaign concepts and visual directions. Designed creative across digital, social and integrated campaigns, and presented creative work to clients.

Progressed from Junior to Mid Art Director and Designer. Worked with clients including Unilever, GSK, Mondelez International, Merck, Dairy Maid and Nestlé.

Managed design, branding and marketing for a retail device-accessory business. Also managed retail stock and the production team.

National Diploma in Graphic Design from Durban University of Technology, completed from 2010 to 2012.

Completed first year of Fashion Design before transferring to Graphic Design, on a full scholarship.

Grade: Distinction

Matriculation with Distinction from St Mary’s DSG, Kloof, KZN in 2008.