Graphic, Web, Product & Brand Designer Multi Instrumentalist Musician Producer & performer Skateboarding & Surfing Athlete Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local (24 Years old) I have a warm presence within the Music, Design, Skateboarding, & Surfing Scenes, as well as the community in general. I am a hard working, motivated, detailed and creative individual with over 5 years of experience in freelance design, content creation, and brand development, most recognised as a well crafted successful musician. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School. Offering a versatile skill set of mediums within the industry, community, culture, and my own DIY lifestyle capabilities - I have a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to any given task. Positivity, creativity, & maturity are key factors I present in everyday life that prove beneficial to a working environment and community. My communications are strong with people and my visions become reality with the right attitude and logistics

Kade Reef Johnson

Graphic, Web, Product & Brand Designer Multi Instrumentalist Musician Producer & performer Skateboarding & Surfing Athlete Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local (24 Years old) I have a warm presence within the Music, Design, Skateboarding, & Surfing Scenes, as well as the community in general. I am a hard working, motivated, detailed and creative individual with over 5 years of experience in freelance design, content creation, and brand development, most recognised as a well crafted successful musician. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School. Offering a versatile skill set of mediums within the industry, community, culture, and my own DIY lifestyle capabilities - I have a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to any given task. Positivity, creativity, & maturity are key factors I present in everyday life that prove beneficial to a working environment and community. My communications are strong with people and my visions become reality with the right attitude and logistics

Available to hire

Graphic, Web, Product & Brand Designer
Multi Instrumentalist Musician Producer & performer
Skateboarding & Surfing Athlete

Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local (24 Years old)
I have a warm presence within
the Music, Design, Skateboarding,
& Surfing Scenes, as well as the
community in general.

I am a hard working, motivated,
detailed and creative individual with
over 5 years of experience in freelance
design, content creation,
and brand development,
most recognised as a well crafted
successful musician.

Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School.

Offering a versatile skill set of mediums
within the industry, community, culture,
and my own DIY lifestyle capabilities -
I have a willingness to learn
new skills and adapt to any given task.

Positivity, creativity, & maturity are key
factors I present in everyday life that
prove beneficial to a working
environment and community.
My communications are strong with
people and my visions become reality
with the right attitude and logistics

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Language

English
Fluent
Māori
Intermediate

Work Experience

Multi Instrumentalist Musician / Producer / Performer at Self-employed / Music Projects
January 1, 2018 - Present
Original musician performing, producing and collaborating. (Notable performance at Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival alongside Gin Wigmore & Tiki Taane). Touring & Session musician, live instruments & electronic production with a portable studio & solo live rig.
Retail Assistant at MusicPlanet
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Repaired instrument parts, created social media video content for advertising, assisted customers with audio solutions, and managed cash handling.
Retail Assistant at Jaycar Electronics
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advised customers on electronics and power solutions, operated till, and provided general retail support.
Bartender at The Grove Town Hotel
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Fast-paced craft beer bar role with high-volume service, drink mixing, customer service, and shift work.
FOH/BOH at Common Ground Espresso
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Front-of-house and back-of-house coffee service, bean handling, and customer interaction.
Bartender at San Fran Bar
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Gigs with audiences up to 400+, responsible for pouring, mixing, and service during late-night shifts.
Assistant Casual at Browns Chimneys / Browns Cleaning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Installations, chimney work, and general maintenance tasks with heights and heavy lifting.
Vineyard Work at Burn Cottage
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Grape pruning, thinning, wire lifting, and maintenance in vineyard settings.
Seasonal Orchard Work at Purepac
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Cherry and Kiwi Berry picking, pruning, and related orchard duties across multiple seasons.
Carpet Cleaning and Decontamination at Restore
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
General carpet cleaning, decontamination and related maintenance tasks.
Courier Driver Assistant at Courier Post
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Delivering food boxes, sorting/loading, and locating addresses for deliveries.
Designer / Content Creator / Visual Artist at Freelance / Self Employed
December 3, 2025 - Present
• Proficient & Educated in Adobe Suite, Inshot, CapCut, Social Media, IOS Apps / Procreate & Other Computer Software (Technology & Workflow Efficient) • Brand Design & Assets (Websites, Product Design, Brand Story, InDesign layouts, Logos, Business Cards, Event Posters, Cover Art & More) for multiple personal & client brands • Planning & executing Marketing Campaigns including Content Production • Video Creation & Editing (With owned creative film equipment) Filming / Photography, Technical Editing, Graphic Effects, Story Telling • Social Media/Technology Navigation, Networking, Marketing & Promotion, AI Navigation, Analytics & Paid Ads • Working with Local, National and International creatives on multi medium projects through connections & experience Media Design School | Postgraduate
Designer / Content Creator / Visual Artist at Freelance / Self Employed
December 3, 2025 - Present
• Proficient & Educated in Adobe Suite, Inshot, CapCut, Social Media, IOS Apps / Procreate & Other Computer Software (Technology & Workflow Efficient) • Brand Design & Assets (Websites, Product Design, Brand Story, InDesign layouts, Logos, Business Cards, Event Posters, Cover Art & More) for multiple personal & client brands • Planning & executing Marketing Campaigns including Content Production • Video Creation & Editing (With owned creative film equipment) Filming / Photography, Technical Editing, Graphic Effects, Story Telling • Social Media/Technology Navigation, Networking, Marketing & Promotion, AI Navigation, Analytics & Paid Ads • Working with Local, National and International creatives on multi medium projects through connections & experience
Musician / Producer / Performer at Self-employed / Music Projects
January 1, 2018 - Present
Original music creation, multi-instrumental performances, and live production with a portable studio. Nationwide touring and collaborations with other artists; responsible for branding, content creation, and release strategy for self‑initiated projects. Notable performance at Forsyth Barr Stadium with Gin Wigmore and Tiki Taane; extensive audience engagement and live show production.
FOH and BOH at Common Ground Espresso
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Front of house espresso service, till operation, and coffee bean sorting/packaging for sale and delivery.
Vineyard Worker at Burn Cottage
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Grape vine pruning and thinning, wire lifting, and general vineyard maintenance.
Seasonal Orchard Worker at Purepac
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Cherry and Kiwi berry picking, pruning, and related seasonal orchard tasks.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Technologies at Media Design School
January 1, 2025 - December 2, 2025
Diploma in Digital Marketing at New Zealand Institute of Education
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage at Otago Polytechnic
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Barista Certificate at Treehouse
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Open Water Diver at Dive Otago
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Technologies (Level 7) at Media Design School
January 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Diploma in Digital Marketing (Level 7) at New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
NZ Certificate in Arts and Design at Southern Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage at Otago Polytechnic
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

LCQ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
NZ Certificate in Arts and Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Food Safety Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Merit Endorsed NCEA Level 1
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
NCEA Level 2
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
First Aid Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
LCQ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
NZ Certificate in Arts and Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Barista Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Food Safety Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
Merit Endorsed NCEA Level 1
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
NCEA Level 2
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Open Water Diver
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
LCQ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act
January 1, 2020 - December 7, 2025
Barista Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025
Food Safety Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025
Merit Endorsed NCEA Level 1
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
NCEA Level 2
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality