Sonja Metz

SONJAMETZ MIDRAND • JOHANNESBURG • CELL:- EMAIL:- PROFILE As an experienced graphic designer of over 30 years, my tenacious and proactive approach, and excellent networking skills, have resulted in numerous exciting opportunities. I have developed lasting professional relationships throughout the industry, with clients and suppliers alike. My self-confidence, integrity and commitment to customer service, combined with enthusiasm and motivation, are driving factors in seeking new career options. SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mac and PC literate Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Art Direction, Conceptualisation Design & Layout, Photo Editing & Manipulation Copywriting & Editing, Proposals Account/Project Management Production & Print Management Client Liaison, Presentations Studio Trafficking, General Office Management, Administration EDUCATION National Diploma in Graphic Design, 1988 Vaal Triangle University of Technology EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1. Lepetta Advertising Agency Senior Graphic Designer Oct 2017 – May 2023 Responsibilities: Specialised Pharmaceutical Advertising/Marketing Concept & Campaign Development Design: Detail Aids, Drop Cards, Brochures & Flyers, Emailers, Social Media Advertising, Website Design, Packaging, POS TVC Art Direction Reason for leaving: Personal 2. Black Butterfly Design Graphic Designer/Art Director, Branding Consultant Mar 2013 – Sept 2017 Responsibilities: Art Direction & Consultation Conseptualisation & Design Photography & Styling Copywriting, Proofreading & Editing Project, Print & Production management Client Liaison Reason for leaving: Offer of permanent employment 3. Mantuba Business Communications Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director Apr 2006 – Feb 2013 Responsibilities: Conseptualisation & Design: Annual Reports, Magazine & Catalogue Layout, Corporate Identities, Newsletters, Websites Photography & Styling Copywriting, Proofreading & Editing General Studio Management & Admin Reason for leaving: Financial 4. Sonja Metz Design Freelance Graphic Designer Mar 2002 – Mar 2006 Responsibilities: Consulting for various agencies Design: Annual Reports, Corporate Identities, Brochures, Academic handbooks, Newsletters, Magazines, Exhibition Design, Advertising Campaigns, Graphics for television Art direction on television inserts/photo shoots Client Liaison Project & Print Management Writing and preparation of Proposal Documents for Advertising Campaigns, Television Productions and Corporate Campaigns Reason for leaving: offer of permanent employment 5. Remata Print & Communications Graphic Designer/Creative Director Jun 1998 – Feb 2002 Responsibilities: Design and Layout of print & Interactive Media: Annual Reports, Catalogues, Websites Project/Account Management Client Liaison Department Administration Reason for leaving: To start freelancing 6. Ink Design Studios Senior Graphic Designer Jun 1996 – May 1998 Responsibilities: Design: Corporate Identities, Annual Reports, Newsletters, Brochures, Pamphlets, Calendars, Posters, Exhibition stands, Interactive Multimedia and Web design Reason for leaving: Financial, location 7. Syndicate Graphics Graphic Designer/Coordinator Jan 1994 – May 1996 Responsibilities: Origination (repro-ready artwork) of packaging designs - Retail Products & FMCG Promotions, Sales Presenters, Point-of-Sale, Slide Presentations Reason for leaving: Financial 8. Watermark Graphic Communications Graphic Designer Apr 1993 – Dec 1993 Responsibilities Design: Corporate Identities, Brochures, Pamphlets, Posters and other printed collateral, Below-the-line Advertising, Signage Reason for leaving: Finacial 9. Pentagraph Design Consultancy Graphic Designer Jun 1990 – Mar 1993 Responsibilities: Design: Corporate Identities, Corporate Identity Manuals/Guidelines, Brochures, Posters, Packaging, Corporate Gift Collections, Signage Reason for leaving: Opportunity in small agency 10. Sasolburg Public Library Artist and Library Assistant Apr 1989 – Jun 1990 Responsibilities Book Displays, Poster Artwork Various exhibitions, including Art Exhibitions Management & Organisation of National Library Week 1989 Library Assistant Reason for leaving: Opportunity in prestigious agency THE WAY FORWARD After more than 25 years in design and advertising, I am looking forward to a new challenge, which will utilise my skills and experience. My professional interests vary from Interior Design to Events Management, and I love to interact with people/clients. I am planning to do short courses in Social Media Marketing, Figma, Canva, amongst other courses under consideration. HOBBIES & INTERESTS Photography Various crafts Interior Design Gardening Reading Holistic Healing NOTE: PORTFOLIO 2017 TO PRESENT Due to the nature of the clients we represent at Lepetta (pharmaceutical, scheduled medicine), I had a NDA clause in my employment contract that prohibits me from including many of the projects I’ve worked on since October 2017 in my portfolio. Sonja Metz Portfolio Best of 2014 - 2016 Training Schedules Training Schedules Leaflets and Brochures Adverts Emailer Headers SHE Collateral Team Building Collateral Conference Material Emailers Detail Aids Detail Aids Tent Calendar A5 Journal Posters & Lightboxes Point of Sale Point of Sale Miscellaneous Logos