T H I S I S R E A L LYC H R I S
C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E
C H R I S E R AS M U S
I originally started my career in Visual Communication back in 2007, doing freelance book cover design work on crowd-sourcing
websites to pass the time. I managed to build an impressive body of work before applying to university, ultimately receiving a
bursary for my first year of studies based on exceptional creative ability.
My interest in digital art and conceptual development was the driving force behind my hunger for education. With more than 12
years experience using Adobe software, I have come to understand digital design processes on a perfect technical level. Having
completed a year-long course in Motion Design - my ability to translate creative across applications has seen
my art transcend static implementations.
I have gained invaluable industry and corporate experience after my studies, having worked with major scale international
corporations such as Momentum and Hilton Hotels. I have done countless freelance projects for clients all over the world,
including billboard designs in Las Vegas, photo retouching in Rome, and restaurant identity designs in Tokyo.
My skills include extensive branding and marketing experience with knowledge of large-scale campaign branding, corporate
profile assessment and expansion. With a strong affinity towards layout, image processing, and typography; I strive to create
cohesive brand awareness across any medium of application. Alongside advertising and digital marketing experience, I do
content production and social creative curation for international brands and businesses in the private sector. I have a passion for
storytelling and enjoy implementing extensive creative research within my projects Constantly educating and evolving my abilities.
When people ask me what I do for fun, I tell them I work.
It’s sad I know, but damn. My work is fun!
DETAILS
Name - Johannes Christiaan Erasmus
Birth-date - 30/08/1992
Address - Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Email --Phone - (-
Socials - @thisisreallychris
WORK EXPERIENCE
Momentum Health
Graphic Design Intern
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
My internship had me involved in projects that
included the brand development of Gaurdrisk,
as well as the internal CI expansion for MMI
Holdings.
EDUCATION
Oasis Water
Desktop Publisher
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Design & Visual Communications
2013 - 2015
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
Motion Graphics
2016
As a junior designer, my responsibilities
included package design, advertising
collateral and marketing material for
digital campaigns.
Engage Brandcraft
Digital Brandcrafter
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
HONOUR & AWARD
Bursary for Exceptional Creative Ability
2013 - Open Window
COURSES
Advanced Image Post Production
Digital Illustration
Sound Engineering
Studio & Outdoor Photography
Video Editing & VFX
Introduction to Motion Design
Exhibition Practice
Conceptual Development
Concept Art for Game Design
Numerous projects involving brand and CI
development. Internal brand communications
for Hilton Hotels and Conrad Hotels & Resorts,
for EUMENA regions. Social Media Content
Production for Mason’s and Trueworths.
Platinum Seed
Creative Digital Art Director
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Social Media Content Production and
Creative Campaign Collateral for brands like
Glenfiddich, Russian Bear, Jive Cooldrinks,
SKYY Vodka, Campari, Cointreau, NAC
Helicopters Cape Town, BrightPlan and Duram
Paint. My role included the creative curation
of regional social content for these brands,
including national campaigns and other
advertising related executions.
REFERENCES
SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES
Bradley Elliot
Founder & CEO - Platinum Seed-|-
Kirsten Dewar
Managing Director - Platinum Seed-|-
Clerissa Visser
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE | COREL PAINTER | FRUITY
LOOPS | ZBRUSH | GOOGLE WEB DESIGNER |
GOOGLE DRIVE APPLICATIONS | SLACK | ASANA
MAC & WINDOWS PROFICIENT
Senior Content Strategist - Platinum Seed-|-
Ally Behr
Creative Director - MakeReign-|-
SHIT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
Chiquita Coetzee
Marketing Team – Design Studio
Oasis Water
I am pleased to write a recommendation letter for Chris Erasmus. We have worked in the same department and office for six months
and I can confidently say that he is a very talented and skilled individual. He has always had a positive attitude in the office as well
as towards his colleagues and work. Chris is a very out-going and friendly person with a calm and dedicated work ethic.
When it comes down to business, he is always engaging with the team and communicates his ideas or concerns. He is a fast learner
and very detailed oriented. Chris takes great pride in his work and thinks outside the box in his everyday work as well as new
concept designs. He takes his work seriously and completes it in a timely and courteous manner. Chris discussed his work with
the other two designers in our company for thoughts, input or any criticism and uses that new acquired information and tips to his
advantage to amend or see designs in a new possible light/layout. Chris is very enthusiastic about his work and a vital team player.
He takes on challenges well and with excitement.
Chris is an employee that brings joy, positivity and overall well being into a room. He has a natural; instinctive eye for design and
from the portfolio I have personally seen and from what I have witnessed in the office he’s unique, creative and bubbling with raw
talent. He follows instructions exceptionally well and always holds a professional manner.
I would confidently recommend him for the position in your organization. He will be an invaluable asset.
Ally Behr
Creative Director
MakeReign
Chris is a talented, smart creative - who has ample skill in creating strong visual digital identities, (e.g. Russian Bear, Skyy Vodka
being standouts). He has been sterling under pressure dealing with a lack of capacity earlier this year. Chris is an asset to Platinum
Seed, with tons of potential for growth, as an amazing specialist.
I hope to work more with him in the future.
Freelance Reviews
Ozhadid “I like the simplicity in his designs, clear and direct. Professional and helpful.”
Anonymous Client “Chris has done an amazing job, really got the brief and created some stunning pieces.
I would definitely work with him again!”
Orli “Great and fast work!”
NCATed “Great work and communication. Fantastic quality and did a great job of creating a professional design from my
open-ended request. Chris seemed to take the time to do a little digging on his own to understand our brand and
created a design significantly better than I had imagined.“
Greg.elsasser “Chris designed a book cover. I purposefully left out part of the tone of the novel to see what artist could capture that
tone, and Chris picked up on it and incorporated it into the design.”
Timfoxsixth “Chris not only delivered incredible book covers, he made the entire experience fun. He took the time to read my
brief and comments before he submitted his first drafts. They were good enough as originally submitted, but he was
willing to work with me through several more versions, each one better than the last one.
If you visit his portfolio I think you will be impressed with his artisanship. I strongly recommend that you include him
on your short list of invited designers.”
STRUCTURE
LEADERSHIP
CREATIVITY
EMPATHY
Producing high quality work is a priority goal for Chris Erasmus. Conscientious, precise and
structured, they do not make any mistakes when they produce something. They owe this
diligent attitude to the importance they place on other people's points of view. They listen to
their ideas and suggestions, and their feedback. In this sense, they are easy to work with, as
they give others space, are there for them if need be, and perform their tasks meticulously.
In their relationships with others
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They are modest, do not try to make a name for themselves.
They try to get their ideas across, inspire team spirit.
They do not have too many relationships and hold back.
In their working style
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They are very proactive and find it easy to come up with new ideas.
They set great store by their points of reference and prefer continuity to change.
They are able to deal with several projects at the same time.
In their emotional management
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They are calm and collected and are not thrown off balance by external events.
They show discernment and make judgments based on facts.
They express their feelings and find it easy to communicate with people.
Their points for development
– They would benefit from being more assertive in their relationships, putting their points
of view across.
– They could be more succinct in their explanations, stick to responding simply to
questions asked.
– They would benefit from sometimes being proactive in their relationships, mostly by
initiating conversations with those around them.
#modesty #conviction #observant #tactful #tolerant #creative #conservative #calm
#factual #expressive
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STABILITY
ENERGY
C hris Erasmus's energy is divided between vigour and stability. One of their
motivating factors is oriented towards action and the search for stimulation.
But they also need a certain stability and standards to feel comfortable in a
professional environment. It is important for them to find this balance in order
to fully invest themselves in their position.
EVALUATE
Assessment is an activity in which C hris Erasmus can truly
be satisfied from a personal point of view. They particularly
like being able to be a point of reference and providing their
opinion in their field of expertise. They have a specific idea of
how things should be carried out at work and do not hesitate
to challenge the opinions of others on a subject.
PERFECT
P erfecting work is an activity in which C hris Erasmus is fully
satisfied. They pay the most attention to the quality of what
they produce, as well as the depth (reliability) of the form
(visual presentation). Being able to dedicate their energy to
fine-tuning their work is a major source of motivation for
them.
PROPEL
They draw a lot of energy from their involvement in
activities where they have to move plans into action. They
have a marked sense of success that pushes them to
expend great energy at work. They particularly enjoy being
one of the drivers in the job.
#fun #method #relaxed
#proximity #process
#respect
#friendly
#organization
#humor
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DIGITAL
ABSTRACT
ANALOG
TEXT
As they easily identify the logic in words, they are able to work on activities where it is
important to understand the sense of a text and its implications. They possess an ease
classifying information, and generally a rather efficient memory. They can be trusted to
understand instructions.
Chris Erasmus has a particular affinity for tasks that require work on concepts. They are
comfortable thinking about fundamentally abstract information. An intense analysis leads
them to throw themselves into it and try to predict all the aspects linked to projects on which
they are working. They could even lack, sometimes, a bit of realism.
When they have to make decisions, they take a position very quickly. Sometimes, they
prioritize speed over caution because they need to advance in their work. Indeed, they
cannot really stand being blocked in a decision, and prefer to move onto something else
rather than staying stuck.
They learn by testing and making their own mistakes. They need to experiment to truly
realise the way in which they have to proceed. Indeed, they have trouble integrating
concepts and theories, preferring to progress through concrete practice.
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