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SHAKIRA BENTO

Graphic Designer | DTP Operator | Social Media Manager

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE

ABOUT

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in visual communication, digital design, and motion graphics. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and experienced in producing branding assets, marketing materials, and engaging social media content. Known for a keen eye for design, a passion for storytelling, and a collaborative approach to projects. Dedicated to delivering high-quality visuals that align with brand identity and connect with audiences.

EXPERTISE

ADOBE ILLUSTRATORADOBE INDESIGNADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE AFTER EFFECTSADOBE XDADOBE LIGHTROOMADOBE ACROBATFIGMACANVA
MICROSOFT WORDMICROSOFT POWERPOINTGOOGLE SLIDES
DESIGN THINKINGDTP OPERATIONDESIGN FINISHINGPRODUCT PACKAGING DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHYEDITING

PROJECTS

EXPERIENCE

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Flash Components - Cape Town, South Africa

2025-08 - PRESENT

JUNIOR DTP OPERATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

XXL Brand Solutions - Cape Town, South Africa

2025-04

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, CONTENT CREATOR, AND JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Atlantis Graphics - Cape Town, South Africa

2024-11

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, EDITOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER PART-TIME FREELANCER

C.Media - Cape Town, South Africa

2024-12

INTERN JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SheSelfCares - Cape Town, South Africa

2024-05

EDUCATION

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Diploma in Graphic Design

2025

ALEXANDER SINTON HIGH SCHOOL

High School

2020