Chesly Silaule — AI-Powered Creative Strategist and Digital Brand Specialist, Johannesburg South Africa
Chesly Silaule
AI Creative Strategist
CS·2026·JHB
2026 Executive Portfolio CV
Chesly Silaule
AI-Powered Creative Strategist  ·  Digital Brand Specialist
Founder, Digitalized Art  ·  Johannesburg, South Africa
15+
Years Experience
30+
Projects Delivered
5
Languages Spoken
3+
AI Platforms Mastered
01 Professional Profile

Creative founder, AI integrator, and multidisciplinary brand strategist with 15+ years delivering identity systems, websites, and large-format production for SMEs, corporates, and government-linked clients across South Africa. As founder of Digitalized Art, every dimension of a project is managed — from strategic brief through concept, production, installation, and final delivery. Recognised for combining AI-powered workflows with hands-on creative execution to compress timelines, elevate output quality, and consistently stay ahead of the industry curve. Actively targeting high-impact remote and international creative opportunities.

02 Professional Experience
Founder & Creative Strategist
Digitalized Art
2013 — Present
Full-time · Studio Owner
Founded and operate a multidisciplinary creative studio delivering branding, web design, large-format production, and AI-assisted creative workflows for clients across South Africa and internationally.
  • Delivered 30+ website and branding projects across automotive, wellness, engineering, nonprofit, and government sectors.
  • Pioneered AI-assisted production pipelines using Claude AI and ChatGPT, accelerating delivery timelines by up to 60%.
  • Managed end-to-end signage systems, vehicle wraps, and installations for major clients including Transnet.
  • Built full client proposal, scoping, and quotation workflows — including international clients in the UK and US.
  • Produced motion graphics, digital campaigns, and branded content across print and digital platforms.
Graphic Designer → Web Designer
Mendi Consulting
2008 — 2013
Full-time · 5 Years
Joined as a Graphic Designer and progressed into web design and broader digital responsibilities. Built foundational skills in brand identity, client communication, and creative delivery across a 5-year tenure.
Graphic Designer & Junior Motion Designer
Beast Africa
2019
Contract
Agency campaign work, graphic design, and motion graphics production for multi-platform digital content delivery.
Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Auto GP
2024
Contract
Video editing, motion design, and graphic production for motorsport content platforms and project-based digital campaigns.
03 Selected Projects
Transnet Branding Project
Large-scale corporate signage for South Africa's national freight transport entity. Managed outsourced production, logistics, and full onsite installation coordination.
ONfleet Auto Services
Full website design and build for a Johannesburg automotive services business — content strategy, brand alignment, and complete digital delivery.
Mint Health & Wellness
Website, brand identity, and proposal documentation for a modern wellness studio, including the Mint Sanctuary breathwork programme design.
Delightful African Roasts
Full brand, e-commerce website, Stripe payment integration and hosting proposal for a UK-based food e-commerce client under Digitalized Art.