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Senior Art Director & Design Mentor | Helping Creatives Find Their “North Star” Defining Your Career Specialization & Trajectory in the Creative Industry.
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About MJ
From “Sparking” to “Shining”: The Evolution of Craft.
I am a Senior Art Director with a decade of experience navigating the complexities of the creative industry. Over the past ten years, my practice has spanned the full stack of visual disciplines—from foundational graphic design and brand identity to UI/UX, web design, motion, and 3D art.
Early in my career, my focus was entirely on the "spark"—the raw, creative execution. However, creating beautiful work is only half the equation. True leverage occurs where design intersects with business strategy. By mastering business and branding frameworks, I shifted my focus to what I call "shining"—positioning creative work systematically to solve real-world commercial problems. That transition redefined my career trajectory.
Now, I act as a Design Mentor and Career Architect to help upcoming creatives make that exact leap. You do not need to spend years navigating the industry through misdirected effort or misallocated investment. You simply need clarity, a definitive map, and a strategic mindset.
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A Strategic Approach to Your Creative Path, Find Your North Star.
It's a focused, 1-to-3 session strategic workshop, designed to give you absolute clarity on your future.
We will diagnose your current capabilities, cut through the noise of the market, and identify the exact specialization that aligns with your strengths and market demand.
Who is this for?
Recent Graduates: Overwhelmed by infinite options, paralyzed by the vastness of the industry, and unsure of which path to take.
Junior Designers: Looking to understand exactly which disciplines to strengthen to progress rapidly.
Mid-Level Designers: Trying to break through the ceiling into Senior or Art Direction roles.
We cover the highest-impact creative paths:
Graphic Design
Brand Identity Design
Product Design & UX/UI
Web Design
Motion Design
Character & Concept Art
3D Art
The 3-Phase Framework
Phase 1: Diagnosis & The North Star
An unfiltered evaluation of your current portfolio, natural instincts, and ambitions. We isolate your core advantages and select the exact discipline where you can build true authority.
Phase 2: Skill Architecture
We map out the precise technical and business competencies required to master your chosen path. You will leave knowing exactly what to study—and more importantly, what to ignore. This saves years of misdirected effort and financial waste.
Phase 3: Market Navigation
We translate your specialization into a distinct market position. You will learn how to present your portfolio, how to speak to clients or creative directors as a peer, and how to value your expertise.
Book your free strategy session. I look forward to hearing from you.
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- UGX 358,338
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- 5h: UGX 1,791,692
- 10h: UGX 3,583,384
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The first free lesson with MJ will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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- UGX 358,338/hr
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