CRAFTING UNLIMITED BRANDS
Carl “CKhombz” Khombe is a UK-based multidisciplinary designer, art director, and creative consultant with over 10 years of experience crafting impactful brand experiences across branding, advertising, digital, motion, web, and creative strategy. Formerly at McCann Birmingham, Carl has delivered creative work for globally recognised brands including Bosch, KFC, Smirnoff, Qatar Airways, Acer, CrossCountry Trains, Blood Cancer UK, Stellantis, Lloyds Bank, Nordic Spirit, Stagecoach, Autoglym, and Veolia UK across FMCG, transport, technology, finance, healthcare, sustainability, and lifestyle sectors.
Known for blending his African creative perspective with strategic thinking and refined visual execution, Carl creates bold, culturally resonant design solutions that connect brands with modern audiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
CRAFTING UNLIMITED BRANDS
Carl “CKhombz” Khombe is a UK-based multidisciplinary designer, art director, and creative consultant with over 10 years of experience crafting impactful brand experiences across branding, advertising, digital, motion, web, and creative strategy. Formerly at McCann Birmingham, Carl has delivered creative work for globally recognised brands including Bosch, KFC, Smirnoff, Qatar Airways, Acer, CrossCountry Trains, Blood Cancer UK, Stellantis, Lloyds Bank, Nordic Spirit, Stagecoach, Autoglym, and Veolia UK across FMCG, transport, technology, finance, healthcare, sustainability, and lifestyle sectors.
Known for blending his African creative perspective with strategic thinking and refined visual execution, Carl creates bold, culturally resonant design solutions that connect brands with modern audiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
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McCann Birmingham
February 2025 – April 2026
Designer – Birmingham, UK
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CKHOMBZ Unlimited
January 2022 – Present
Founder & Creative Consultant – Zimbabwe & UK
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FIRST HOUR ENTERPRISES
March 2023 – September 2024
Business Development Director – Harare, Zimbabwe
03
SHIFT ENGAGE
August 2018 – March 2023
Creative Director – Harare, Zimbabwe
04
SHIFT ENGAGE
June 2016 – August 2018
Art Director & Multimedia Designer – Harare, Zimbabwe
05
Jupiter Drawing Room Harare
July 2014 – April 2016
Multimedia Designer – Harare, Zimbabwe
06
FOGHOUND STUDIOS
December 2013 – June 2014
Intern – Midrand, South Africa
AWARDS
AWARDS & FEATURES
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NGOMA AWARDS
2017: The Solution Centre Award for Craft (Art Director) – ZOL Cheetah (GOLD)
2016: The Meet the Challenge Award for Packaging – Lobels Cookie Tin (GOLD)
2016: The JC Decaux Award for Outdoor – Lobels Alien (GOLD)
2016: The ZOL Award for Websites – Shift Engage (GOLD)
2016: The ZBC Award for Animation – Colcom Xmas (SILVER)
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LOERIES
2020 Shortlist: Lobels Biscuits – Angus the Short
2020 Shortlist: Big Brother Chicken – Chicken Can’t Fly
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Featured
2023 InnBucks: The Future of Money
2022 InnBucks: Comeback
2022 ZeeBay: Get It on!
2020 ZOL: Ridiculously Fast