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Tafadzwa Gutsa

@tafadzwagutsa

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Experienced product designer with a strong background in brand development.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

I am a passionate product designer with over 12 years of experience in concept design and development. My journey began at Harare Polytechnic Arts & Design School, where I honed my skills in graphic design, product design, and art history. Since then, I have worked independently and with various agencies, developing innovative product concepts that resonate with users.

Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen creative direction for numerous print and digital advertising campaigns across diverse sectors, including banking and food & beverage. My expertise in UX/UI design, combined with my proficiency in 3D design tools like Autodesk Alias and Fusion 360, allows me to bring concepts to life from initial sketches to final manufacturing. I thrive on collaboration, working closely with engineering teams to ensure that every product meets the highest standards of quality and user satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer

Current

Independent Product Designer

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)

Developed product concepts with or without detailed briefs, employing user research, value proposition evaluation, and UX/UI design methods. Utilized excellent design sketching and prototyping using various physical and digital methods.

Product Development User Research UX UI Design Design Thinking Sketching Prototyping Brand Development Advertising 3D Design

Art Director

Jericho Advertising

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011 (3 months)

Oversaw Graphic Print & Digital advertising campaigns. Managed creative direction for various client projects.

Graphic Design Digital Advertising Campaign Management Art Direction Creative Strategy

Creative Director

DDB Hash 3

Feb 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Responsible for overseeing creative direction for print and digital campaigns. Collaborated with clients in various sectors including Banking, Food & Beverage.

Creative Direction Client Management Advertising Strategy

Art Director

Young & Rubicam Zimbabwe

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Responsible for creative direction for print and digital campaigns. Guided the visual style and images for product packaging and advertisements.

Creative Direction Digital Media Campaign Development Advertising

Graphic/Web Designer

Design@7 Visual Works

Jan 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year 2 months)

Performed graphic and web design tasks for various projects. Contributed to visual communication strategies.

Graphic Design Web Design visual communication Adobe Creative Suite Layout Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harare Polytechnic Arts & Design School

Diploma of Education, Graphic Design

Activities and societies: Design, Art History, Product Design

Completed a Diploma of Education with a focus on Graphic Design. Engaged in various activities and societies related to Design, Art History, and Product Design.