Zelné Coetzee
Multimedia Designer | UX/UI & Product Designer
Multimedia Design graduate with real-world client experience and a foundation in interior design. Brings a user-centered, thoughtful approach to digital work, blending creative thinking with clear communication. Eager to contribute to a creative team and grow within a UX, product, or brand design role.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Design Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop | Illustrator | After Effects | Adobe Premiere | InDesign | Adobe XD | Adobe Express
Photoshop | Illustrator | After Effects | Adobe Premiere | InDesign | Adobe XD | Adobe Express
Canva
Microsoft Office
Procreate
Miro
Design Methods
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
Information Architecture
Art Direction
Brand & Identity
Project Management
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving
Organization
Communication
Teamwork
Empathy
Leadership
Interests
Travel
Photography
Digital Illustration
Fine Art
Online Window Shopping
Plant Mom
Foodie
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design
Greenside Design Center | Cape Town, South Africa |Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Certificate: Interior Design
Academic Institute of Excellence | Cape Town, South Africa |Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer
Havenly | Remote| Boston, MA |May 2022 – Apr 2024
Led end-to-end interior design projects, managing clients from onboarding through final delivery and ensuring satisfaction through clear communication and tailored solutions.
Researched client needs, spatial constraints, and lifestyle goals to create strategic, user-centered designs that balanced function, aesthetic, and budget.
Presented design concepts through visuals, documentation, and verbal walkthroughs using Photoshop and proprietary 3D software.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to source products that supported strong sales performance, contributing to overall business growth.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and stakeholder input with creative problem-solving and attention to detail.
Several projects were featured on Havenly’s website as inspiration for future clients, with many returning for additional design services.
Private Family Assistant & Childcare Provider
Private Care | Paarl, South Africa |Apr 2020 – Aug 2020
Supported a young family through a time of change, balancing empathy and adaptability to meet evolving daily needs.
Legal Secretary | Personal Assistant
Kuhn & Kuhn Attorneys | Bloemfontein, South Africa |Jan 2019 – Mar 2020
Organized and streamlined case files and daily workflows to support two attorneys in managing a high-volume practice.
Conducted research, coordinated client communications, and assisted in preparing legal documents under strict deadlines.
Au Pair | Cultural Exchange Program
Au Pair In America | Swampscott, MA, & Charlotte, NC |Aug 2016 – Aug 2018
Built strong relationships in a new cultural environment, navigating language barriers with clear communication and care.