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Osama Niyitanga

Ottawa,Ontario
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell
Osama  Niyitanga

Summary

Knowledgeable Graphic Designer with strong background in creating visually compelling designs. Adept at delivering impactful visual solutions and contributing to high-profile projects. Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and typography, consistently meeting client expectations.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

We Live Entertainment

Graphic Designer
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Created visual concepts for special events that increased participant engagement.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.

Vibe City Ottawa

Graphic Designer
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Created banners & Flyers for events at Vibecity Ottawa

BUJA ENSEMBLE

Graphic Designer
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Created Flyers & Motion Ads For All Buja Ensembles Events
  • Create Video Ads For Buja Ensemble
  • Created Jungeli In Ottawa Flyer & All Event Designs
  • Created The Ben Live In Ottawa Flyer & All Event Designs ( Plenty Tour )

JET Entertainment

Graphic Designer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Created eye-catching promotional materials for major Afro-Caribbean events.
  • Edited dynamic video content for artist promotions and event highlights.
  • Worked closely with event organizers to make sexy & Tropikal Flyers For Events Like

FRESH In Ottawa, Madmaxx In Ottawa, BABI NIght

One Night In Lagos, UNRULY BANA, SWEAT, THE BLACKER THE BERRY & More

TROPIKAL RESTAURANT

Graphic Designer
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design engaging menus, flyers, signage, and digital content to enhance brand's image.
  • Collaborate with marketing to create materials that reflect venue's unique ambiance.
  • Elevate guest experiences through innovative and cohesive design solutions.
  • Develop promotional campaigns to attract patrons and boost event attendance.
  • Ensure all designs align with brand standards and resonate with target audiences.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

SOLDOUT SHOWS

Graphic Designer
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design & Create All SOs Flyers & Posters For Their Events
  • Collaborated With SOS Team To Create A Heart Touching Event Flyers & Menu That Touches Audience
  • Created Ya Levis Live In Ottawa Event Designs Ft Kali Corp
  • Created Madmaxx Live In Ottawa & Kigali Event Designs & Other Event Designs
  • Created DJ Toxxyk & KI Live In Ottawa Flyer & Brochure

FIA

Graphic Designer
12.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.

RCA Ottawa-Gatineau

Graphic Designer
10.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Designed impactful marketing materials for events, including flyers, banners, and social media content.
  • Created visuals that celebrate Rwandan heritage while engaging Canadian audience.
  • Collaborated with community leaders to ensure designs reflect organizational values.
  • Developed cohesive branding for events and initiatives, enhancing visibility and outreach.
  • Produced high-quality print and digital assets for cultural and community events.

Click & Get Zambia

Graphic Design Manager
01.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Designed engaging product images, banners, and promotional content for eCommerce platform.
  • Developed cohesive branding for online campaigns and social media.
  • Created visually appealing designs to enhance user experience and boost sales.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align visuals with brand strategy and objectives.
  • Led team of graphic designers in successful execution of high-profile projects for key clients.

Sherrie Silver Foundation

Graphic Designer
09.2024 - 09.2024

Job overview

    • Designed & Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners & flyers for Silver Gala
    • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
    • Directed, Shot, Edited Event Documentary That Was Showed At Silver Gala Events!
    • Designed Tickets Prints For Whole Events : VIP, Regular & VVIP In Corporation With Tiqcet Rw

APR FC ( Football Club )

Graphic Designer
02.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

    • Designed & Flyers For Matchplay, Lineup, And Match Updates For APR Fc
    • I've Produced Animated Live Score Animation For APR Fc Lineup Daily On Live Football Match
    • Kept APR Fc Fans On Updates Through APR App By Updating Them With Nice Elevated Designs
    • Shot & Edited APR FC Original App Presentation Video & Designed Mockups
    • Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.

NISSAN LONDON

Graphic Designer
05.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Designed high-quality car brand flyers and brochures to align with brand standards.
  • Created detailed vehicle information materials and promotional content.
  • Developed eye-catching board designs for marketing campaigns and events.
  • Managed print designs with precision to ensure professional results.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

TRACE AWARDS

Videographer
10.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • 27 Captured high-quality video footage of event highlights, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to ensure key moments were professionally documented.
  • Edited and produced engaging video content for promotional and archival purposes.
  • Utilized creative techniques to showcase the vibrancy and energy of the event.
  • Delivered visually compelling videos that aligned with the event's global standards. Storyboarded films and recorded over 24 hours of footage for 7 projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 72 hours of footage.
  • Storyboarded films and recorded over 36 hours of footage for 9 projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 72 hours of footage.
  • Storyboarded films and recorded over 24 hours of footage for [7] projects.

UN (United Nations)

Senior Graphic Designer
04.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Conceptualized, designed, and produced print and digital materials for diverse UN initiatives, campaigns, and programs
  • Collaborated with teams and partners to develop effective visual strategies for global issues like human rights and climate change
  • Created multilingual designs to ensure accessibility across different languages and cultures
  • Contributed to enhancing UN's visual identity through branding guidelines and design assets
  • Managed full project lifecycles, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Utilized creativity to communicate complex ideas through compelling visual narratives
  • Supported high-profile events and campaigns, including annual reports and conferences, driving awareness and change

Education

SKILL SHARE
New York City, New York, U.S.

Diploma Certificate from Graphic Design
01-2023

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with Top 5 Expertise Students
  • Recipient of 20G Graphic Designer Contest, 2023
  • Study Abroad: Graphic Art - SkillShare

SULFOLK UNIVERSITY
73 Tremont St, Boston

Associate of Arts from Graphic Design
03.2022

LIRWA
Rwamagana, Rwanda

Diploma Graduate from Networking
03.2023

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision Making
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Print Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Drone & Camera Operator
  • Gimbal & Extra Tools Operator
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D & 2D Animator
  • Photography

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kinyarwanda
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Supporting
  • Gaming
  • Networking
  • Vacation

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/10/2003
  • Nationality: Rwandese

Additional Information

Our Creative Agency With All Needed Information


https://linktr.ee/justcreateagency

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balance

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Africa Greeny Continent.
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Certification

  • Print Production & Digital Imaging Certification – Printing Industries of America.
  • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Adobe.
  • Photoshop CC Certification - Adobe.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premier Pro

Illustrater

After Effects

Da Vinci Resolve

Blender & Figma

Interests

Traveling, Collaborations

Timeline

Graphic Designer

FIA
12.2024 - 01.2025

Graphic Designer

Sherrie Silver Foundation
09.2024 - 09.2024

Graphic Designer

We Live Entertainment
06.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

Vibe City Ottawa
02.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

APR FC ( Football Club )
02.2024 - 06.2024

Graphic Designer

BUJA ENSEMBLE
01.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

RCA Ottawa-Gatineau
10.2023 - 12.2024

Videographer

TRACE AWARDS
10.2023 - 10.2023

Graphic Designer

NISSAN LONDON
05.2023 - 01.2024

Graphic Designer

JET Entertainment
01.2023 - Current

Graphic Design Manager

Click & Get Zambia
01.2023 - 11.2024

Graphic Designer

TROPIKAL RESTAURANT
03.2022 - Current

Graphic Designer

SOLDOUT SHOWS
03.2022 - Current

Senior Graphic Designer

UN (United Nations)
04.2021 - 03.2023

SKILL SHARE

Diploma Certificate from Graphic Design

SULFOLK UNIVERSITY

Associate of Arts from Graphic Design

LIRWA

Diploma Graduate from Networking
Osama Niyitanga