Vukani M.
Senior Advertising Art Director
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Vukani M. is a Senior Art Director based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over a decade of experience in the advertising and branding industry. He has held senior creative positions at agencies such as Avatar, The Riverbed Agency, FCB, VMLY&R, and Pacinamix, working on major accounts including Absa, Nedbank, Vodacom, Tiger Brands, Diageo, McDonald's, and Toyota. Vukani's duties have encompassed art direction, branding, conceptualisation, team leadership, and management of both junior and senior creative teams. His portfolio includes ATL, BTL, TTL, and digital content across industries from finance and automotive to fast food and retail. Award recognitions include Gold at the Prisms Awards 2024, Kantar Best Liked Ads, and multiple Loeries accolades. Vukani holds a BA in Brand Communications from Vega School and a marketing certificate from UNISA.
Experience
Senior Art Director
The Riverbed Agency · 2023 — 2024Worked alongside a Creative Director (Writer) to develop campaign concepts for a range of projects, delivering both BTL and ATL executions for clients including Lovers Plus, Nedbank, FutureGrowth, PPC, and Super Quick.Senior Art Director
Avatar Agency · 2023 — PresentJoined Avatar Agency to participate in the brand relaunch for Absa, aligned with the Your Story Matters platform. Contributes as a member of the brand creative team and provides guidance and management to junior creative teams within the agency.Senior Art Director
FCB · 2021 — 2023Assigned to address client needs for Tiger Brands, Diageo, and Easywaves through dedicated creative solutions.Senior Art Director
VMLY&R · 2021 — 2021Serviced Vodacom SA as a client, applying art direction expertise to support their creative requirements.Digital Creative Director
Pacinamix · 2018 — 2020Initially held the position of Creative Director and later focused on digital as Digital Creative Director, overseeing the creative team and producing content spanning ATL channels such as OOH, Radio, and TVC in addition to Digital Marketing content for brands including McDonalds, Amcu, and AmaZulu FC.Art Director
FCB · 2015 — 2018Managed ATL Advertising campaigns and developed creative content for Print Ads, Radio, TVC, and OOH advertising while also supporting digital initiatives for clients such as Old Mutual, Debonairs, South African Tourism, Absa, Toyota, and Netflorist.Designer - Art Director
Joe Public · 2012 — 2015Served as both Senior Designer and Art Director, responsible for TTL Advertising materials including Print Ads, Branding Material, Radio, TV, and OOH for brands such as Jet, Edcon, Tropika, Nedbank, Steers, and Mercedes Benz.Graphic Designer
BlackFuse · 2012 — 2012Handled duties as both Art Director and Graphic Designer, producing TTL advertising content from Print Advertising and POS to Direct Marketing Material and online digital content for Financial Mail.Digital Designer
Action Ambros · 2011 — 2012Conceptualised and produced Direct Marketing content, including digital emailers, direct emailers, and digital online banners for brands such as Vodacom Business, Edgars, and SAICA.Graphic Designer - Packaging and POS
Twig Advertsising · 2010 — 2011Worked as a Middle-Weight Graphic Designer to conceptualise and design Packaging Materials, POS, as well as emailers and digital online banners for Berocca Boost, Cal-c-vita, Del Monte, and Aspen.Junior Graphic Designer - Packaging Design - POS
Jansen International · 2009 — 2010Functioned as a Junior Graphic Designer in a small studio, conceptualising Packaging Designs and POS material across TTL and preparing artwork for print; assisted with all required studio work for brands including Dogmor, Airoma, Frisco, and House Of Coffees.Junior Graphic Design and Illustrator
The Hardy Boys · 2007 — 2008Fulfilled responsibilities as both Graphic Designer and Illustrator, focusing on designing for POS, Packaging Design, TTL Advertising, and providing studio support for brands such as OMO, SUNLIGHT, SHIELD, OLA, and KNORR.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BA DegreeVega School Of Brand Leadership · 2005 — 2007
- Incomplete National Diploma in Fine ArtsDurban University Of Technology · 2000 — 2004
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