Ebenezer Agyeman
THINKING BIG, BRANDING SMALL
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Tema, Greater Accra
Hello! I’m Ebenezer, a designer and communicator from Tema, Ghana. By adhering to global
standards of symbol design and typography, I respect the audience, and honour my craft.
Preferences: Social impact • Clean Tech • Education • Non-profit
Work Experience
Design Lead
Angels Specialist School Int. - Tema, Greater Accra
February 2021 to Present
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Created a brand identity system, applied across all communications touchpoints.
Quadrupled communications department output, including 70% of creative direction, design
and copy for an annual magazine.
Oversaw communications for the launch of the Co-curricular Clubs initiative, witnessing over
90% student engagement at launch.
Handling content, design and community engagement for the school's social media channels:
follower count doubled in 8 months, after over a decade of digital promotion.
Illustrated and art-directed an animated short film to celebrate a key element of school history.
Brand Designer
mradot.com - Tema, Greater Accra
May 2016 to Present
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Created and published research and design resources on Ghana's adinkra symbol system.
Created logos and robust identities for over 60 SMEs, startups and institutions, with a focus on
family enterprise, community initiatives, and non-profits.
Consulted on communications and creative strategy for public institutions: IEA Ghana, GIADEC,
GIPC, and Ghana's Electoral Commission.
Designed product packaging and websites to generate measurable impact for SMEs and
professional services.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Workspace Global - Accra, Greater Accra
February 2021 to September 2021
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Created book layouts, data visualizations, and illustrated infographics for C40 Cities.
Created and presented brand identities and style guides for SMEs, startups and non-profits.
Created promotional copy and book layouts for a luxury real estate agent, delivering an
interactive PDF brochure within a 24-hour timeline.
Communications Specialist
Institute of Economic Affairs - Accra, Greater Accra
November 2019 to September 2020
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Consolidated and refreshed the Institute's brand identity and statement, with a redesign of the
logomark and type system.
Independently migrated and refined the 20-year archive of event reports, media, and research
publications.
Redefined the Institute's website as a publication portal, and independently executed the design
and build for the site.
Content Lead
Lema Communications Africa - Tema, Greater Accra
July 2017 to June 2018
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Drafted and presented content and creative production strategy for multinational non-profits
including Christian Aid, Solidaridad, and UNFPA.
Created posters, infographics and book layouts for a variety of clients under tight deadlines.
Refined and updated the in-house communications strategy and presentation format, including
a logo and site redesign
Created storyboards, handled art direction, operated a boom mic in the field, interviewed,
transcribed, produced VOs... generally plunged into the world of non-profit documentary
production.
Content Lead
Ronin Africa - Achimota, Accra
June 2016 to September 2016
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Created content and art direction for digital marketing campaigns, serving clients such as
Fidelity Bank, Wilmar and Nestle CWA.
Led a team of three content developers and liaised with community managers and designers.
Audited web design proposals & builds for prospective clients and works-in-progress.
Copywriter
Insel Communications - Accra, Greater Accra
June 2014 to September 2014
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Created the nation's top award-winning Big Idea, 'Drop That Yam', for Tigo Ghana.
Pitched and developed content for the national launch of Deezer in partnership with Tigo
Ghana.
Wrote copy for national and regional promotional campaigns, serving clients such as Shell and
Nestle Ghana.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in English
University of Education, Winneba - Winneba, Ghana
January 2023 to Present
Bachelor's degree in Psychology (not completed)
University of Ghana Legon - Accra, GH
January 2013 to May 2016
Skills
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Graphic design (Iconography, Typography, Vector Illustration)
Branding & strategy
Adobe Illustrator & InDesign
Affinity Designer & Publisher
Figma
MS Office Word & PowerPoint
Video Production & Editing
HTML/CSS & WordPress
Content Creation & Copywriting
Social Media Management
Digital Marketing
Languages
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English - Fluent
French - Beginner
Akan – Expert
Links
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Personal website
Browse my Bēhance portfolio
Connect on LinkedIn
