About me

Hi

I am a designer with extensive experience in all aspects of marketing and design who has just moved to London from Cape Town and is seeking an exciting job opportunity.

I am highly productive both independently and as a team player/leader in a busy studio environment. I have great attention to detail and am an enthusiastic multi-tasker accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments.

During my career I have gained valuable experience and in-depth knowledge of the following areas of marketing and design; graphic design, art direction, artworking, web design, typography, repro, copy writing, developing marketing strategies, direct mail, packaging and POS design, branding, litho & digital print processes, client liaison, setting budgets and working within them, project planning, quality control, social media marketing as well as co-ordinating photo shoots.

I have a passion for layout and typography and excellent attention to detail as well as an in-depth knowledge of print production.

Cheers

Curt Johnson

Skills

CS6 - Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress, Adobe Pagemaker, Freehand, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office. Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms., Problem solving, creative thinking, attention to detail, strong typography skills, good understanding of branding and direct marketing, working in a team, leadership, working independently, developing and maintaining client relationships

Sector Experience

March 2003 - September 2012, Agency: tad marketing & advertising, Cape Town, Position held: Graphic designer, February 2003 (6 week freelance placement), Agency: Admakers International, Cape Town, Position held: Freelance artworker, February 2001 - January 2003, Agency: image marketing & design, Cape Town, Position held: Partner, Senior designer, February 1999 - December 2000, Agency: PIP Printing, London, Position held: Artworker/typesetter, February 1995 - November 1998, Agency: Pronto Graphics, Johannesburg, Position held: Designer/typesetter

Awards

November - December 2011, Endor Media Group Cape Town, South Africa, Social media marketing, 1993-1994, Damelin Computer School, Braamfontein, South Africa, Diploma in graphic design & animation, 1989-1993, Sunward Park High School, Johannesburg, South Africa, Matric certificate

Clients

Blue Views, Chevrolet, Core catering, Digital Direct, Ernie Els, ithaca, Majestic Woods, Nandos, Pearl valley golf estate, Prominent Paints, Raw Vision art gallery, Spur Steak Ranches, Steers, Woolworths, Zambezi Queen