Dicky Hokie Jr. Email & Phone Number

Nairobi, Kenya

At ARK Africa, I spearhead strategy, aligning design innovation with business objectives to drive brand growth. My role is pivotal in connecting with clients, understanding their needs, and translating insights into actionable strategies and creative solutions. I also lead the design teams to ensure impeccable and timely execution of projects.Deep Strategy: Developing comprehensive strategies, aligning client-centric research with innovative business strategies to elevate brand positioning and customer value.Design Leadership: Enhanced design execution by directing and mentoring design teams towards timely and quality deliverance, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Nairobi, Kenya

Led ARK's creative and strategic vision across diverse projects, cultivating a collaborative environment for a team of designers and storytellers. My multifaceted role included:Creative Production: Innovated in visual communication, overseeing the creation of compelling audiovisual content, and enhanced ARK's creative capacity by forging connections within the global design community.Business Development: Played a key role in lead generation, proposal crafting, and client pitching, contributing significantly to business growth.Team Leadership: Directed a dynamic team of designers, ensuring seamless project execution from inception to delivery, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality delivery.Brand Stewardship: Elevated ARK’s brand and sub-brands by steering creative direction, thus diversifying and enriching our portfolio.

Nairobi

Co-founded AfricanStockPhoto, a platform democratising the representation of African narratives by connecting local photographers with a global audience. Orchestrated business strategies to grow the platform, while fostering a community that promoted authentic storytelling.Co-founded a digital platform connecting African photographers with global buyers, narrating authentic African narratives through diverse visual content.Pioneered business strategies to expand reach and user engagement, contributing to the development and growth of a unique digital marketplace.

As the Creative Director at 510 Media, a Nairobi-based design agency, I steered branding and design strategies for a diverse clientele including notable names in non-profit, hospitality, and aviation sectors. My hands-on involvement spanned from conceptualising visual communication solutions to overseeing their execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.

Nairobi

As the creative manager at a premier media conglomerate, led a robust team of designers, editors, and copywriters in devising and implementing comprehensive branding, marketing, and advertising campaigns. Entrusted with the pivotal role of steering the national launch of BAMBA Tv, a digital TV platform, orchestrating brand development, and ensuring a cohesive visual identity across diverse media channels.Key Projects & Accomplishments:Pioneered the branding and marketing initiative for the national launch of BAMBA Tv, establishing a strong market presence and consumer engagement.Directed a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, which significantly enhanced project delivery and client satisfaction.Championed numerous branding and re-branding projects, elevating brand identities for over 20 businesses within the organisation, encapsulating a broad spectrum from television and radio stations to trade shows and expositions.Led an array of advertisement campaigns encompassing TV commercials, billboards, and print ads for international clients, driving increased brand recognition and revenue growth.

Nairobi

Anchored the animation team in creating compelling visual identities for new shows and products, alongside crafting station imaging and executing print design projects for both TV and radio stations. Mentored junior animators and editors, fostering an environment of continuous learning and quality enhancement.