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Steven Telfer

@steventelfer

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Multidisciplinary digital designer driving brand visibility through strategic UX, print, and motion work.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead creative strategy and UX-driven brand work, mentor teams, deliver measurable engagement gains, and expand motion and digital capabilities.

I am a multidisciplinary digital designer with extensive experience in brand identity, UX/UI, print production, and motion graphics, having led creative execution for agencies and client campaigns across Malawi and South Africa.

I have directed campaigns that increased repeat business by 25%, boosted web and mobile engagement by up to 40%, and amplified visibility for award nominees and national clients while securing retail placements and international retention gains.

I mentor and train creatives, having co-founded a paid Adobe design mentorship that certified 30+ designers and onboarded teams to adopt motion workflows, improving turnaround times and expanding service offerings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graphic & Web Developer

CSRNEWSSA

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Contributed to UX and visual redesigns for the Trevor Noah Foundation site, boosting traffic and mobile engagement by 40% and designed campaign visuals for 50by50 and CSI Legacy Awards.

UX UI Design Web Visuals Figma Adobe XD Campaign Visuals Motion Graphics Accessibility

Graphic & Multimedia Designer

Digitalspace (PrintCafé)

Jan 2017 - Jun 2023 (6 years 5 months)

Directed creative execution for 18 client campaigns, driving a 25% surge in repeat business and delivering branded print assets and signage that increased client visibility nationwide.

Brand Identity Print Design Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Typography Client Relations

Lead Multidisciplinary Designer

Longstride

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Led cross-border campaigns and client relationships, closing and retaining top-tier clients and increasing web traffic by 20% and social engagement by 25% through integrated design and marketing.

Creative Direction Brand Strategy Motion Graphics Social Media Design

Graphic Designer

Design and Printing PLUS

Oct 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Designed ad campaigns and led direct sales for Malawi PLUS magazine, increasing international client retention 3× and training 6+ designers to cut project turnaround by 30%.