Kade Reef Johnson

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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,…

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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

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 17 roles

Designer / Content Creator / Visual Artist · Freelance / Self EmployedDec 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• 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

Designer / Content Creator / Visual Artist · Freelance / Self EmployedDec 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• 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

Retail Assistant · Jaycar ElectronicsJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Advised customers on electronics and power solutions, operated till, and provided general retail support.

Retail Assistant · MusicPlanetJan 2023 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs
FOH and BOH · Common Ground EspressoJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
FOH/BOH · Common Ground EspressoJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Vineyard Worker · Burn CottageJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Vineyard Work · Burn CottageJan 2021 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

Education· 9

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Technologies · Media Design School2025
Diploma in Digital Marketing · New Zealand Institute of Education2024 – 2025
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage · Otago Polytechnic2022
Barista Certificate · Treehouse2021

Certifications and awards· 19

LCQ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act2020
NZ Certificate in Arts and Design2019
Food Safety Certificate2021
Merit Endorsed NCEA Level 12013

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