years of managing
a small niche agency
years of industry
experience
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I started with graphic design at the age of 19, learning the discipline of design from working on the tables and took that discipline over to technology.
I am passionate about creative thinking whether conceptual or creating a beautiful creative environment. I love to create, constantly. I believe in trust, appreciation and inspiration and that also shows in my work, my relationships with my clients and my team. As a designer, I believe in perfection, to stand out, to be trustworthy and delivering excellent work. I lectured the graduate graphic design students giving them insight into the industry and their creative capablities.
I started my own small niche agency 17 years ago. Doing marketing, sales, representing the company as the senior creative, liasing with my clients, delicating work to my partner|team, presented our conceptual campaigns, quotations, invoices, cash flow, right down to delivering the end product and administration.
I have experience in a wide variety of industries and worked with clients such as Imperial Logistics, Imperial Health Sciences, Imperial Managed Logistics, The UAEU, Adcock Ingram, Sanofi Pasteur, Plastics|SA, KPMG, Miss Earth South Africa (to name a few) and also worked with clients on an international scope.
I look forward to working with you and walking side by side building your brand and visual image.
2003 TO CURRENT
MANAGING DIRECTOR | CLIENT LIAISON | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Co-Owner)
RED Creative Studio cc
RESPONSIBILITIES
1984 TO 2003
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nicola-J Advertising and Promotions
RESPONSIBILITIES
LECTURE GRADUATE GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS
AAA School of Advertising
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Loerie Award | Student selected to join an agency in Paris
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Diagonal Street Communications, JHB
RESPONSIBILITIES
SENIOR DESIGNER | ART DIRECTION | TEAM LEADER
Sanlam HO Cape Town
RESPONSIBILITIES
Award for the Most Outstanding Employee
SENIOR DESIGNER | BRAND ACTIVIST
Outspan International Centurion, HO
RESPONSIBILITIES
Outstanding performance on design of brand and delivery on deadlines
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
INDESIGN
POWERPOINT
FUSE
LIGHTROOM
DIMENSION
ANIMATE
DESIGN ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATE
AAA School of Advertising
DESCRIPTION
Award for the Most Outstanding Student - passed with 98%
MARKETING - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
AAA School of Advertising
DESCRIPTION
Certificate with distinction (International recognition)
APPRENTICESHIP OF 3 YEARS
Promedia
DESCRIPTION
Award for the best student with distinction
SOUTH AFRICAN
1966.02.08
FEMALE
Michelle Neilson | +27 82 651 6304
Marketing Executive, Imperial Logistics
"Marquerite Steyn is a highly skilled designer with deep experience and profound skill. A constant source of visual inspiration, she has a unique ability to interpret a brief and translate strategy and technical detail into a compelling visual narrative. Astute and detail oriented, she delivers on even the toughest deadline and is always mindful of quality, cost and impact."
Liza Ralph | +27 12 001 1914
Packaging SA
"Our stand is going to look AMAZING!!! Thank you so much Maggie, for your creativity, patience, suggestions and guidance. Definitely couldn't have done it without you."
Monya Vermaak | +27 79 155 6266
Plastics|SA
"So excited!!! The Annual Report 2016/2017 Our Footprint has been delivered. Thanks once again for yet another amazing annual report, all the long hours, the overtime, the one last change, all in keeping your customers happy."
Pauli Armstrong | +27 82 577 7456
Enkosi Advertising Agency
"Love Both Concepts!!! I just love it!!!!! Well done my Mags, as usual - you are the best!!"