Michael Murimi
@michaelmurimi
Creative art director crafting strategic brand and web design solutions.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a creative leader who builds original brand identities and web interfaces that drive measurable revenue for clients. I have led creative teams across agencies and specialize in Print Design, Concept Design, Web interface Design, Brand Design, and Communication Design, always marrying form and function to deliver beautiful, effective work.
My approach blends bold concepting with strategic execution to produce targeted visual communications and digital experiences. I bring original thinking, focused strategy, and hands-on direction to teams that value design-led results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WMManaging Creative Partner
Wranyque Interactive Media
Aug 2014 - Present (11 years)
I head the creative and strategy department of the business. I push the boundaries of brand and digital design and also double up as the lead photographer within the business. I oversee all creative campaigns across all medium ( ATL, BTL and DIGITAL).
Creative Director
Blue Print Marketing
Jan 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Directed creative strategy and delivered integrated brand, print, and web designs that improved client engagement and revenue.
Head of Digital Media
Edge Interactive
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)
Led digital media strategy and executed web and social campaigns that improved online engagement and campaign performance.
Sr. Art Director
Squad Digital Limited
Jul 2011 - Mar 2012 (8 months)
Led art direction and visual execution for digital campaigns, improving design quality and campaign effectiveness across web and mobile.
Art Director
Digital Branding
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 (1 year 7 months)
Directed brand identity and visual systems across print and web, producing cohesive identities that strengthened client brand recognition.
Senior Designer
Creative Edge
Feb 2008 - Sep 2008 (7 months)
Produced print and digital design assets and templates that improved brand consistency and streamlined production workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUnited States International University - Africa
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems and Technology
1998 - 2002
Grade: GPA 3.2
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology with a concentration in Networking and Database Management; G.P.A. 3.2 (Sep 1998–Jun 2002).
Shang Tao Media School
Diploma in Computer Arts, Computer Arts
2003 -
Completed a Certificate and Diploma in Computer Arts at Shang Tao Media School, Nairobi in 2003.
IAT Nairobi
Certificate in Computer Programming, Computer Programming
2004 -
Grade: Pass
Completed a Certificate in Computer Programming (CCP) at IAT Nairobi in Sep–Oct 2004, attaining a pass.
St. Christopher's Secondary School
IGCSE, General Secondary Education
1995 - 1998
Grade: 5 grade passes
Completed IGCSE secondary education at St. Christopher's Secondary School, Nairobi, achieving five grade passes between 1995 and 1998.
Availability
Location
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