Celestine Ngulube

Design Director at Absa Group

Celestine Ngulube has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. They began their career as a Customer Service Agent at Ventura in 2009, followed by a role as a Graphic Designer at Indicate Brand Managers in 2010. In 2011, they worked as an Art Director at Loocha Magazine and then moved on to Tsalena Media as an Art Director from 2012 to 2013. From 2013 to 2015, Celestine worked as a UI Designer at Tenaka's Tribe, specializing in UI and UX design for clients such as Investec and Regenesys Business School. In 2015, they started their own company called SG.JD Design, where they worked as a UI and UX Designer, providing consulting services to start-ups, advertising, and marketing agencies. Currently, Celestine is employed at Absa Group, first as a UX/UI Design Lead in 2019 and later as a Design Director from September 2020 onwards.

Celestine Ngulube's education history includes earning an Executive MBA degree in Business Design from d.MBA in 2022. Prior to that, they attended a program at INSEAD in 2021. In 2004, Celestine obtained a Diploma in Graphic Design & Photography from Central Johannesburg College of Education. They also obtained a National Certificate in Applied Art & Design from Bulawayo Polytechnic School of Art & Design in 2002. Celestine's secondary education was at Gifford Technical High School, where they obtained O levels in Geography and English Literature from 1994 to 1998. In addition to their formal education, Celestine has obtained certifications in various subjects from institutions such as Product Talk Academy, INSEAD, and LinkedIn.

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Timeline

  • Design Director

    September, 2020 - present

  • Ux/ui Design Lead

    2019