Kotze will be based at the CID headquarters in Cape Town and will be responsible for innovating and producing marketing materials that are both visually strong and bottom-line practical.

Kotze has relocated from Johannesburg to Cape Town with over 16 years experience in a diverse range of disciplines ranging from print and web design, to branding and project management.

“In the rapidly-evolving climate of the industry today, there is a shift away from traditionally slow and expensive agencies towards more agile and flexible creative collaborations,” says Kotze. “It is critical to quickly and accurately interpret client needs and offer innovative campaigns across a range of channels, and to do it well at the same time.”

CID’s services range from a full graphic and digital design service to bringing new technologies and innovations to the South African market.

“Innovation is what sets Clarion apart from our competitors and we are excited to have JC on board to take some of the fantastic new ideas that CID has developed to the marketplace under the Clarion umbrella,” says director of CID, Caroline Currie. “JC brings tremendous creative ability to the division as well as a strong sense of divisional management.”

With over 40 years experience in vehicle branding and print manufacturing, Clarion Printed Products launched Clarion Innovation & Design as a separate division in May 2011. This division offers a full bouquet of design services to Clarion Printed Products and Clarion Moving Media clients. For information call 021 510 8862 or visit www.clarionid.co.za.