Jess van der Merwe
Jess van der Merwe
Jess van der Merwe

Web & Brand Designer
Strategic Brands Stunning Websites
Knysna, South Africa
jessbydesign.com
+27 66 054 6464
hello@jessbydesign.com
About
I’m Jess — a strategy-driven brand & web designer with an art director mindset and a deep love for elegant, thoughtful digital design.
From freelance roots to agency life @Magnetic Creative, I’ve shaped digital experiences that balance clarity, creativity, and conversion. I care just as much about the thinking behind the work as the pixels on the screen.
When I’m not deep in Figma, I’m sharing ideas, tools, and lessons from the creative journey — perfectionism, pivots, and all.
Skills
Web Design
UI/UX Design
No-code development
Brand Identity
Campaign Design
Conceptual Design
Experience

Magnetic Creative
Designer
Sep 2023 - Present

Jess By Design
Owner | Web & Brand Designer
Feb 2022 - Present
Clients I've worked on through agency
Alvi's Drfit Wine
Ina Paarman
African Monarch Lodges
Swift Meats (USA)
Enrista Cafe
Deposita
Tech stack
Education

Nelson Mandela University
Arcitecture
Jan 2018 - June 2019

Menlopark High school
High school diploma
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Course Certificates
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy
2024
How to create a high-converting homepage
Awwwards
2024
Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process
Awwwards
2024
Creating brands that are impossible to ignore!
Awwwards
2024

Web & Brand Designer
Strategic Brands Stunning Websites
Knysna, South Africa
jessbydesign.com
+27 66 054 6464
hello@jessbydesign.com
jessbydesign.com
+27 66 054 6464
hello@jessbydesign.com
About
I’m Jess — a strategy-driven brand & web designer with an art director mindset and a deep love for elegant, thoughtful digital design.
From freelance roots to agency life @Magnetic Creative, I’ve shaped digital experiences that balance clarity, creativity, and conversion. I care just as much about the thinking behind the work as the pixels on the screen.
When I’m not deep in Figma, I’m sharing ideas, tools, and lessons from the creative journey — perfectionism, pivots, and all.
Skills
Web Design
UI/UX Design
No-code development
Brand Identity
Campaign Design
Conceptual Design
Experience

Magnetic Creative
Designer
Sep 2023 - Present

Magnetic Creative
Designer
Sep 2023 - Present

Jess By Design
Owner | Web & Brand Designer
Feb 2022 - Present

Jess By Design
Owner | Web & Brand Designer
Feb 2022 - Present
Tech stack
Education

Nelson Mandela University
Arcitecture
Jan 2018 - June 2019

Nelson Mandela University
Arcitecture
Jan 2018 - June 2019

Menlopark High school
High school diploma
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

Menlopark High school
High school diploma
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Course Certificates
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy
2024
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy
2024
How to create a high-converting homepage
Awwwards
2024
How to create a high-converting homepage
Awwwards
2024
Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process
Awwwards
2024
Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process
Awwwards
2024
Creating brands that are impossible to ignore!
Awwwards
2024
Creating brands that are impossible to ignore!
Awwwards
2024
Clients I've worked on through agency
Alvi's Drfit Wine
Ina Paarman
African Monarch Lodges
Swift Meats (USA)
Enrista Cafe
Deposita

Web & Brand Designer
Strategic Brands Stunning Websites
Knysna, South Africa

Web & Brand Designer
Strategic Brands Stunning Websites
Knysna, South Africa
About
I’m Jess — a strategy-driven brand & web designer with an art director mindset and a deep love for elegant, thoughtful digital design.
From freelance roots to agency life @Magnetic Creative, I’ve shaped digital experiences that balance clarity, creativity, and conversion. I care just as much about the thinking behind the work as the pixels on the screen.
When I’m not deep in Figma, I’m sharing ideas, tools, and lessons from the creative journey — perfectionism, pivots, and all.
Skills
Web Design
UI/UX Design
No-code development
Brand Identity
Campaign Design
Conceptual Design
Experience

Magnetic Creative
Designer
Sep 2023 - Present

Magnetic Creative
Designer
Sep 2023 - Present

Jess By Design
Owner | Web & Brand Designer
Feb 2022 - Present

Jess By Design
Owner | Web & Brand Designer
Feb 2022 - Present
Tech stack
Education

Nelson Mandela University
Arcitecture
Jan 2018 - June 2019

Nelson Mandela University
Arcitecture
Jan 2018 - June 2019

Menlopark High school
High school diploma
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

Menlopark High school
High school diploma
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Course Certificates
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy
2024
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy
2024
How to create a high-converting homepage
Awwwards
2024
How to create a high-converting homepage
Awwwards
2024
Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process
Awwwards
2024
Timeless Logo Designs: The Creative Process
Awwwards
2024
Creating brands that are impossible to ignore!
Awwwards
2024
Creating brands that are impossible to ignore!
Awwwards
2024
Clients I've worked on through agency
Alvi's Drfit Wine
Ina Paarman
African Monarch Lodges
Swift Meats (USA)
Enrista Cafe
Deposita