Johan Knoetze - Curriculum Vitae

N1 City, Cape Town (Cpt Residence)

Mobile: 072 986 8986

DOB: 31|01|75

Nationality: South African & British | Driving License: Yes

Objective & Attributes

Energetic, friendly and ambitious designer & photographer who can manage multiple projects to fit the overall brief. Always deliver against deadlines and deliver exceptional services despite heavy workloads. Often viewed as a, pro-active, passionate and reliable problem-solver who thrives on providing exceptional creative solutions. Currently specialising in packaging design concepts.

Creative and versatile designer who manages multiple tasks and works well under pressure

* Graphic Design & Photographically qualified / multi racial working environments / studio or location

* Problem solving attitude with IT skills (Mac & Pc) Contribute ideas and design artwork to fit the overall brief

* Confident, management skills, deadline driven, client liaison experience, SA, UK, USA & Asia

* Always on time and reliable

* Experience in creating digital/print design solutions from conception to output and presentation

* Always willing to share knowledge and save cost where applicable

* Studio workflow management / Excellent Communication Skills in English/Afrikaans (written and oral)

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer - Daymon International / Pick & Pay Head Office - Cape Town

Oct 2018 – Current

Company Profile: PnP Supermarket Chain Store

Responsibilities: Art Work, Graphic Concepts, Product Packaging Design, Photographic Shoots Art Direction

Senior Graphic Designer - PGA Sports Grass Asia - Thailand

Sept 2016 – Jan 2018 (Freelance - Thailand & Kuwait)

Company Profile: Synthetic Sporting Surfaces

Responsibilities: Art Work, Graphic Concepts, Online Mailers, Web CMS, Video, Banner Animation, Photography

Senior Graphic Designer - Jordan Shoes

Nov 2015 - Sept 2016 (Freelance - Cape Town)

Company Profile: Shoe Manufacturer & Importer

Responsibilities: Photography, Store Ad Graphic Designs, Art Work, Online Mailers, Window Display Signage

Senior Graphic Designer | Studio Manager | Developer - AlicePod

May 2009 - Sept 2015 (Thailand)

Company Profile: Online Entertainment Portal ( Gaming / Gambling & Social Connections )

Responsibilities: Web Development, Graphic Interface Design Concepts, Advertising Banners, Photography & Live Video Streaming

*Office Management, Recruitment & Administration Duties

Graphic Designer | Fashion Photographer - Harvey Nichols

May 2007 - March 2009 (London)

Company Profile: Fashion House

Responsibilities: Catalogue Fashion Photography, Graphic Ads, Magazine and Catalogue Layouts, Billboard Ad Designs, In Store Graphic Displays,

POS Ads, Promotional Video Ads

Head of Photography | Graphic Design - Marriot Resort

Nov 2005 - March 2007 (USA & London)

Company Profile: Hotels & Resorts USA & UK

Responsibilities: Photography of the Great White & Blue Monster 5* Golf Courses, Clubhouse & Hotel promotional ads, Graphic Designs for

touch screen POS Terminals, Resort advertising collateral as and when requested.

Before 2005

Qualified - Yacht Skipper ( Coastal & Open Water Navigation )

Yacht Charters include Caribbean & Mediterranean ( Completed 2x Trans Atlantic crossings ) employed by Festival Cruises - Greece

Education

Oudtshoorn High School, Oudtshoorn

Dec 1993 Matriculated

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Jan 1994 - Nov 1996 Tertiary Qualifications Completed

Degree in Photography & Visual Graphic Design - Specialized: Design & Photography | Practical Visual Communication | Physics | Techniques | Business Management

* 1998 - Durban Ocean Sailing Academy - RYA Yacht Skipper Program

Skills

Graphic Design & Office(Studio) Skills

* Office & Studio: Managerial Skills & Office Software Applications, Budget & Recruitment

* Mac & PC literacy | IT Skills | Online Marketing Strategies

* Social Media Platforms & Digital News Letters

* Graphic Design: Design, developed graphics & multimedia content for Digital, Print, Web & Broadcast

* Designs & Design layouts | Vectors | Bitmaps | RGB & CMYK | Product Packaging Design Concepts

* Infographics | Illustrations | Social Media Banners

* Brochures | Flyers | Banners | POS | Packaging & Concepts

* Catalogue Page Layouts | Brochures | Billboards | Window Displays

* Design Concepts | Presentations | Logos | Branding and Signage

* Acrylic & Vinyl Print Process | Dye Cut & High Resolution Printers

Web Dev & Photography

* Photography: Studio & Location Photography DSLR – Medium & Large Format Camera’s

* Art Direction, Lighting Control, Sets & Props (Fashion, Product, Commercial & Advertising)

* Photo editing, Depp Etching, Image Manipulation, Special Effects

* Web Dev: WordPress | Wix & (Dreamweaver)

* SEO analysis and implementation

* Content Management

Software

Contactable References:

PGA Sports Grass Asia: Steven Partridge – Mob - +66 81 956 5725 (Kuwait & Thailand)

Jordan Shoes: Clint Diest – Mob: 079 983 8151 (Cape Town)