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Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local, Male Maori / Kiwi Italian, (24 Years old) 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 recognized as a well crafted successful musician. 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. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School.…Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local, Male Maori / Kiwi Italian, (24 Years old) 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 recognized as a well crafted successful musician. 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. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School.

Kade Reef Johnson

Musician, Designer, Music Producer, +7

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Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local, Male Maori / Kiwi Italian, (24 Years old) 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 recognized as a well crafted successful musician. 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. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School.…Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local, Male Maori / Kiwi Italian, (24 Years old) 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 recognized as a well crafted successful musician. 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. Currently I am seeking work related to my skills in design & creativity expanding from my ‘Postgraduate in Creative Technologies’ with Media Design School.

Available to hire

Dunedin, New Zealand

Originating as a Dunedin NZ Local, Male Maori / Kiwi Italian,
(24 Years old)

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 recognized as a well crafted successful musician.

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.

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

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Intermediate

Language

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Fluent

Work Experience

Multi Instrumentalist Musician / Producer / Performer at Self-employed / Music Projects

January 1, 2018 - Present

Original musician performing across venues and events, producing and mastering original music, and collaborating on content/brand development for my artist profile. Notable performance at Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival alongside Gin Wigmore & Tiki Taane; extensive touring and live electronic production with a portable studio.

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