I'm Kgabo Mametja, a Senior Creative Designer and illustrator based in Johannesburg, working at the intersection of brand, culture, and visual storytelling.

I began my career in advertising before founding Saint Rose, an independent studio through which I have collaborated with Nike, Adidas, Airbnb, Footlocker, American Express, Bacardi, the LA Times, and WGSN, among others. My work spans brand identity, illustration, creative strategy, editorial, merch, and digital experience. I am also represented by B&A, one of the world's leading artist agencies.

I bring a distinctive creative voice shaped by 10+ years across agencies, global brands, and my own practice. I design with both intuition and intention, creating work that is visually bold, culturally fluent, and built to last.

Expertise

Illustration / Brand Design / Art Direction / Creative Direction / Typography / Editorial / Book Cover Design / Merch Design / Creative Strategy / Consulting

Clients

Nike, Adidas, Airbnb, Footlocker, WGSN, American Express, Bacardi, Refinery29, Gantri, LA Times, MTN, One, WNW and more.