David Van Der Merwe

Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

I’m a purpose-driven Senior Graphic Designer with two decades’ worth of hands-on experience, an agile creative force thriving in both print and online realms. I’m a versatile team player who weaves the threads of discipline and empathy into a rich tapestry of innovative design solutions. From the moment I wake, I strive to create work that matters—visual symphonies born of deep empathy and meaningful human connections. I’ve had the privilege to orchestrate concept designs, advertising campaigns, and promotional visuals for global powerhouse brands. I envision a world where every design tells a powerful story, where each stroke of genius sparks a shared sense of purpose that propels teams, clients, and users to reach new heights together. This is the world I create daily—a testament to the profound impact design can have on hearts and minds alike. Join me on this transformative journey as I continue to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and craft visually stunning narratives that breathe life into the most ambitious of creative visions. Let's collaborate, create, and grow.

Experience

  • Senior Graphic Designer at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
    May 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 2 mos

  • Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at Lifestylefm
    Jan 2006 - May 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Responsibilities: • Design & layout of the newspaper. Send advertisement artwork to clients for approval. • Photography. • Export Pages for print as per printer’s specifications.

  • DTP, Graphic Designer and Photographer at Acme Graphics (Pty) Ltd
    Jul 2004 - Sep 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Responsibilities: • Branding, Designing, Advertising. • Brochure Design, Point of Sale Design, Logo Design. • Design for Offset-Litho, Silkscreen and Flexo-printing. • Desktop publishing for all the above mentioned printing methods. • Professional Studio and On-Site Photography.

  • Photo Editor at Picture Perfect
    Dec 2003 - Jul 2004 · 8 mos

    Responsibilities: • Photoshop airbrushing and retouching. • Create advertising material for the franchise. • Photography.