Skills Cheat Sheet

Want to know what I do, but don't want 10+ years of experience crammed into two pages of a resume? You've come to the right place!

Technical

Digital Design: Designing for digital platforms, including the web and mobile.
UI/UX Design: Creating user interfaces and enhancing user experiences.
Web Design: Designing and maintaining websites.
Print Design: Creating materials for printing, such as brochures, booklets, and posters.
Video editing: editing video content for events, interviews, and promotional materials.
Audio Editing: editing audio for podcasts and other content.
Data Management: Handling databases, invoices, and inventory with precision.
Content Management Systems (CMS): Managing website content through CMS platforms.
SEO and Content Strategy: Optimising content for search engines and audience engagement.
HTML and CSS: Basic coding skills for web design.

Creative

Graphic Design: Creating visual content for various mediums.
Illustration: Traditional and digital drawing, painting, vector-based work.
Concept Art: Developing visual representations for characters, environments, and objects.
Character Design: Creating individual characters with distinct personalities and visual traits.
Environment Design: Creating immersive settings and landscapes that enhance storytelling.
Proper Design: Designing objects and elements that are integral to world-building.
Storyboarding: visualising scenes and sequences to guide animation, film, or game production.
Anatomy and Figure Drawing: Understanding human and animal anatomy for accurate and expressive character designs.
Perspective and Composition: Applying perspective techniques to create depth and focus in illustrations.
Colour Theory: Utilising colour schemes to convey mood, atmosphere, and character.
Lighting and Shading: Creating realistic and dynamic lighting to enhance the form and mood of designs.
Visual Development: Developing a cohesive visual style for projects, including mood boards, style guides, and colour palettes.
Sketching and Ideation: Rapidly generating ideas through sketches and exploratory drawings.
Texture and Material Rendering: Representing various textures and materials accurately in artwork.
Branding: Crafting unique brand identities and logos.
Marketing: Creating promotional materials and content for diverse audiences.
Content Creation: Generating engaging content for online platforms and communities.
Storytelling: Developing narratives for games, characters, and community engagement.
Creative Writing: Writing blog posts, articles, and EDM content.

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects, Premeire Pro, and Audition.
Figma: designing user interfaces and prototyping.
Canva: Creating simple design assets and social media graphics.
Pen and paper: traditional drawing and sketching tools.
Paints and Brushes: watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints for traditional painting techniques
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Notion: project management and organisation.
Airtable: content calendars and workflow management.
Slack: team communication and collaboration.
Content Management Systems (CMS): For website management.
WordPress/Wix: For blog writing and web design
Rode Microphones: For filming for the purpose of audio
Procreate: digital illustration and painting on iPad.
Corel Painter: a digital painting software that simulates traditional painting techniques.
Unreal/Unity: Very Basic Skills in Game Engines
Gimbal Stabiliser: For filming steady video content.

Soft Skills

Client Collaboration: Working closely with clients to meet their vision and goals.
Project Management: Overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables for various projects.
Problem Solving: Addressing and resolving issues creatively and efficiently.
Adaptability: adapting to new challenges and learning opportunities.
Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer Service: Providing exceptional service and support to clients and community members.
Team collaboration: Working effectively with teams and stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
Time Management: Prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
Critical Thinking: Analysing situations to make informed decisions and solve problems.
Creativity: Generating innovative ideas and approaches to projects and challenges.
Emotional intelligence: understanding and managing emotions to foster positive work relationships.

Leadership

Team leadership: guiding and motivating teams to achieve project goals.
Delegation: assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths and skills.
Mentoring: providing guidance and support to colleagues in their professional development.
Conflict Resolution: Managing and resolving conflicts within teams effectively.
Decision-making: making informed decisions that align with project goals and company objectives.
Strategic Planning: Developing long-term plans and strategies to achieve organisational goals.
Influence: inspiring and persuading team members and stakeholders to support ideas and initiatives.
Accountability: taking responsibility for team outcomes and ensuring high standards are maintained.
Change Management: guiding teams through change and helping them adapt to new processes and environments.