Mike Jolivet Ishimwe

Graphic Designer & Videographer

mikejolivet85@gmail.com, Kigali, RW.

About

Highly creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Videographer with 3+ years of experience in crafting compelling visual content for diverse corporate and social clients. Expertly blends branding, media production, and event coverage skills with a strong passion for visual storytelling to deliver high-impact solutions that enhance brand presence and engage audiences.

Work

Freelance

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Graphic Designer & Videographer

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

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Summary

Led end-to-end graphic design and videography projects for a diverse client portfolio, specializing in branding, media production, and comprehensive event coverage.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive branding and media solutions for 10+ diverse clients, enhancing brand identity and market presence through strategic visual content.

Directed and produced high-quality visual content for over 15 corporate events, social gatherings, and commercial campaigns, capturing key moments and amplifying brand messages.

Developed engaging social media content, promotional videos, and photography assets that significantly boosted online presence and audience engagement for client campaigns.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and production, to conceptualize and execute creative visual strategies that met client objectives and deadlines.

Manifer Printing House

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Graphic Designer

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

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Summary

Executed a wide range of graphic design and branding initiatives, supporting client needs from concept development to final production.

Highlights

Managed the design and production of 50+ diverse graphic assets, including company profiles, business cards, and logos, for a varied client base.

Contributed to enhancing client brand identities by developing cohesive visual elements that aligned with their strategic objectives and market positioning.

Streamlined design workflows to ensure timely delivery of high-quality print-ready materials, improving client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Education

East African University Rwanda

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda
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Bachelor's Degree (Inferred) Mass Communication Grade:

College de Bethel APARUDE

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda
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Diploma (Inferred) Multimedia Grade:

IBTC Film School

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda
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Certificate (Inferred) Film Studies Grade:

Languages

English

Kinyarwanda

Skills

Graphic Design Software

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign.

Video Editing Software

Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve.

Creative Skills

Graphic Design, Videography, Photography, Filming, Video Direction, Video Editing, Visual Storytelling, Visual Communication, Content Creation.

Project & Client Management

Branding, Media Production, Event Coverage, Social Media Content, Promotional Video Production, Client Relations, Collaboration, Problem-Solving.