I'm a creative designer and visual storyteller with experience across photography, brand development, product design and marketing. I help brands connect with people through compelling visuals and practical design. From concept to customer, I lead identity, content creation and user experience. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products, photoshoots, and memorable campaigns.

Emma Knott

I'm a creative designer and visual storyteller with experience across photography, brand development, product design and marketing. I help brands connect with people through compelling visuals and practical design. From concept to customer, I lead identity, content creation and user experience. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products, photoshoots, and memorable campaigns.

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I’m a creative designer and visual storyteller with experience across photography, brand development, product design and marketing. I help brands connect with people through compelling visuals and practical design.

From concept to customer, I lead identity, content creation and user experience. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products, photoshoots, and memorable campaigns.

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Work Experience

Brand Manager & Creative Lead at MasterPiece Puzzles
November 1, 2025 - Present
Lead brand identity, creative direction and product development. Manage all marketing and social media campaigns. Design packaging and marketing material (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Produce product and lifestyle photography and video. Manage Shopify store: product uploads, copywriting and optimisation. Oversee customer experience from concept through fulfilment. Manage production, stock, invoicing and operations.
Creative Assistant at Weylandts
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Supported sourcing and procurement of props for styling, installations and visual merchandising projects. Assisted in developing styling guides and curating the Homeware Lookbook. Managed sourcing, costing and delivery of props and materials. Coordinated and supported visual merchandising workshops. Provided project administration including quotations, sourcing and documentation.
Marketing & Creative Designer at Donkey Long Tong
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed marketing material including product booklets, email campaigns and social media assets. Produced product and lifestyle photography and video for promotional use. Contributed to brand development and creative strategy. Supported order fulfilment, packaging, quality control and dispatch. Assisted with day-to-day operations of a growing small business.
Product Design & Marketing Assistant at Sprung Outdoor Living
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Assisted with product design and technical drawings. Produced product photography and managed Instagram content. Supported brand visibility and customer engagement initiatives. Provided administrative and organisational support.
Founder at Nana Statement Earrings
March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2024
Founded and developed a statement earring brand focused on bold, expressive design. Designed and produced laser-cut Perspex jewellery. Managed branding, marketing, content creation and sales. Sold products through Instagram and local markets.
Founder at Spudz
March 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Created a handmade textile brand using carved potato stamps for fabric printing. Designed and produced vanity bags, pencil cases, aprons and accessories. Managed branding, marketing, content creation and sales. Sold products through Instagram and local markets.

Education

Diploma in Product Design at CPUT
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Higher Certificate in Commercial Photography at Stellenbosch Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Short Course: Digital Marketing at Red & Yellow
January 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
Short Course: Foundations of Business Management at UCT GetSmarter
January 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
Grade 12 (Bachelor’s Pass) at Kingswood College
January 1, 2018 - May 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services