I lead creative direction brands, with a focus on clarity, feeling, and intention. I’ve spent years working remotely with teams across time zones, and I value collaboration that feels connected, considered, and human.

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Background

I’m Bex, a Cape Town–based Creative Director with 7 years of experience shaping thoughtful, human-centered brands.
My background spans brand, digital, and campaign work across marketing and advertising, with a strong focus on visual systems and creative direction. I studied Fine Art before moving into design, which continues to influence how I approach my work, balancing concept, emotion, and clarity. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with distributed teams and clients across industries, from purpose-driven startups to established brands, leading work from early concept through execution in remote-first environments. I'm currently part of the talented team at Poirier Agency New York.

a) Purpose and collaboration.
I approach creative challenges with empathy, curiosity, and a belief that the strongest ideas are built collaboratively. I value clear communication, trust, and working closely with teams to shape ideas that feel considered and aligned.

b) Clarity and impact.
I’m drawn to work that cuts through noise with intention. Through creative direction and design, I aim to build brands and experiences that feel emotionally intelligent, visually clear, and quietly bold - work that challenges convention without losing its humanity.

When I’m not working, I’m usually spending time in the ocean, walking my dog (Looter), illustrating, singing, or trying to find time to read. I’m also guided by the philosophy of Ikigai — especially when it comes to building a career that feels meaningful, useful, and true.

My Inspirations

School of Life London

Outro Health

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

Dr. Jane Goodall

Viktor E. Frankl

Sir David Attenborough

Imagine5

Resume

2023 — Present
Associate Creative Director (remote)

Poirier Agency (New York)

  • I lead brand and digital design at an SEO-focused agency specialising in addiction rehabilitation, mental health, medical, and hospitality brands. I collaborate closely with strategists, SEO specialists, and developers to create work that balances clarity, empathy, and performance across digital channels. I have developed a focus in UI/UX optimisation and SEO-led website branding.


2023 (3-month contract)
Senior Strategic Designer (remote)

Grey Group New York (New York)


Presentation designer for the New Business Department.

  • Designed in-depth presentation decks for new business

  • Refined visual languages with strong consideration for messaging and purpose

  • Worked with online teams with a high-pressure and quick turnaround environment


2022-2023
Head of Design (Cape Town)

InResidence by Pieter Brundyn, and Brundyn Arts & Culture

  • Worked with luxury lifestyle and arts brands to create high-end visual identities, branded content, and marketing materials. Led creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring refined aesthetics aligned with brand positioning and cultural relevance. Collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive and culturally resonant design solutions for print, digital, and experiential campaigns.


2019-2021
Senior Designer & Illustrator

11&1 Agency (Gqeberha)

2018 - 2019
Mid-weight Designer

Simon Says Advertising (Gqeberha)


2018-2019
Graphic Designer

Thrive Pharmacy (remote, Durban)

2023 — Present
Associate Creative Director (remote)

Poirier Agency (New York)

  • I lead brand and digital design at an SEO-focused agency specialising in addiction rehabilitation, mental health, medical, and hospitality brands. I collaborate closely with strategists, SEO specialists, and developers to create work that balances clarity, empathy, and performance across digital channels. I have developed a focus in UI/UX optimisation and SEO-led website branding.


2023 (3-month contract)
Senior Strategic Designer (remote)

Grey Group New York (New York)


Presentation designer for the New Business Department.

  • Designed in-depth presentation decks for new business

  • Refined visual languages with strong consideration for messaging and purpose

  • Worked with online teams with a high-pressure and quick turnaround environment


2022-2023
Head of Design (Cape Town)

InResidence by Pieter Brundyn, and Brundyn Arts & Culture

  • Worked with luxury lifestyle and arts brands to create high-end visual identities, branded content, and marketing materials. Led creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring refined aesthetics aligned with brand positioning and cultural relevance. Collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive and culturally resonant design solutions for print, digital, and experiential campaigns.


2019-2021
Senior Designer & Illustrator

11&1 Agency (Gqeberha)

2018 - 2019
Mid-weight Designer

Simon Says Advertising (Gqeberha)


2018-2019
Graphic Designer

Thrive Pharmacy (remote, Durban)

2023 — Present
Associate Creative Director (remote)

Poirier Agency (New York)

  • I lead brand and digital design at an SEO-focused agency specialising in addiction rehabilitation, mental health, medical, and hospitality brands. I collaborate closely with strategists, SEO specialists, and developers to create work that balances clarity, empathy, and performance across digital channels. I have developed a focus in UI/UX optimisation and SEO-led website branding.


2023 (3-month contract)
Senior Strategic Designer (remote)

Grey Group New York (New York)


Presentation designer for the New Business Department.

  • Designed in-depth presentation decks for new business

  • Refined visual languages with strong consideration for messaging and purpose

  • Worked with online teams with a high-pressure and quick turnaround environment


2022-2023
Head of Design (Cape Town)

InResidence by Pieter Brundyn, and Brundyn Arts & Culture

  • Worked with luxury lifestyle and arts brands to create high-end visual identities, branded content, and marketing materials. Led creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring refined aesthetics aligned with brand positioning and cultural relevance. Collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive and culturally resonant design solutions for print, digital, and experiential campaigns.


2019-2021
Senior Designer & Illustrator

11&1 Agency (Gqeberha)

2018 - 2019
Mid-weight Designer

Simon Says Advertising (Gqeberha)


2018-2019
Graphic Designer

Thrive Pharmacy (remote, Durban)

Notable Part-Time Jobs

2023 -2025

Brand, illustration, and design

Go That Way (remote, Cape Town)

  • 15+ brochure guides to the Western Cape and surroundings including in-depth map illustrations


2025
Graphic design, & illustration

The Otter African Trail Run (remote, Cape Town)


2025
Graphic design

Climate Arc (remote, UK)


2024
Creative direction, book layout design, and illustration

Ocean Beings by Roswell, R. Thornton, J. Hayter, R.

DSI-NRF Research Chair in Ocean Cultures


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

Bell the Cat by Hugh Byrne

Produced by Ebony Curated Gallery

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the famous artist, Hugh Byrne's work


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

In Moving Light by Marc Stanes

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the wildlife photography of Marc Stanes


2023

Brand, illustration, and packaging design
True Health Brands (Remote, Cape Town)

  • ConsciousKidz

  • Chocolate Yogi


2019-2023
Logo and brand designer

Reforming Pilates (remote and Miami, USA)


  • I designed their official logo and collateral on and off since 2019. They started with 1 studio in Bay Harbour Miami and now have 11+ studios all over the United States. I have visited the CEO twice in Miami, and worked in house whilst abroad (2023 and 2025)


2017-2018
Art direction, photography, illustration, and design

Moments in Time: Field Guides of the Eastern Cape

Nelson Mandela University funded by The National Lotto (travel and remote)

2023 -2025

Brand, illustration, and design

Go That Way (remote, Cape Town)

  • 15+ brochure guides to the Western Cape and surroundings including in-depth map illustrations


2025
Graphic design, & illustration

The Otter African Trail Run (remote, Cape Town)


2025
Graphic design

Climate Arc (remote, UK)


2024
Creative direction, book layout design, and illustration

Ocean Beings by Roswell, R. Thornton, J. Hayter, R.

DSI-NRF Research Chair in Ocean Cultures


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

Bell the Cat by Hugh Byrne

Produced by Ebony Curated Gallery

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the famous artist, Hugh Byrne's work


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

In Moving Light by Marc Stanes

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the wildlife photography of Marc Stanes


2023

Brand, illustration, and packaging design
True Health Brands (Remote, Cape Town)

  • ConsciousKidz

  • Chocolate Yogi


2019-2023
Logo and brand designer

Reforming Pilates (remote and Miami, USA)


  • I designed their official logo and collateral on and off since 2019. They started with 1 studio in Bay Harbour Miami and now have 11+ studios all over the United States. I have visited the CEO twice in Miami, and worked in house whilst abroad (2023 and 2025)


2017-2018
Art direction, photography, illustration, and design

Moments in Time: Field Guides of the Eastern Cape

Nelson Mandela University funded by The National Lotto (travel and remote)

2023 -2025

Brand, illustration, and design

Go That Way (remote, Cape Town)

  • 15+ brochure guides to the Western Cape and surroundings including in-depth map illustrations


2025
Graphic design, & illustration

The Otter African Trail Run (remote, Cape Town)


2025
Graphic design

Climate Arc (remote, UK)


2024
Creative direction, book layout design, and illustration

Ocean Beings by Roswell, R. Thornton, J. Hayter, R.

DSI-NRF Research Chair in Ocean Cultures


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

Bell the Cat by Hugh Byrne

Produced by Ebony Curated Gallery

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the famous artist, Hugh Byrne's work


2024
Book design (remote, Cape Town)

In Moving Light by Marc Stanes

  • Creatively directed and designed the layout for a book showcasing the wildlife photography of Marc Stanes


2023

Brand, illustration, and packaging design
True Health Brands (Remote, Cape Town)

  • ConsciousKidz

  • Chocolate Yogi


2019-2023
Logo and brand designer

Reforming Pilates (remote and Miami, USA)


  • I designed their official logo and collateral on and off since 2019. They started with 1 studio in Bay Harbour Miami and now have 11+ studios all over the United States. I have visited the CEO twice in Miami, and worked in house whilst abroad (2023 and 2025)


2017-2018
Art direction, photography, illustration, and design

Moments in Time: Field Guides of the Eastern Cape

Nelson Mandela University funded by The National Lotto (travel and remote)