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Nicole Erasmus

@nicoleerasmus

Graphic designer specializing in brand-focused visual solutions, interactive documents, and cohesive cross-platform identities.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek collaborative roles where I can drive brand clarity and user-friendly design, create interactive documentation, and grow within creative teams.

I am a graphic designer who transforms concepts into cohesive brand narratives across print and digital platforms. I combine strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail to deliver visually engaging, user-friendly designs.

My freelance experience spans insurance, aviation, and corporate clients, where I redesigned and standardized documentation, produced promotional materials, and created artwork tailored to specific operational requirements. I have a track record of improving usability and reducing user support needs through clearer, interactive documents.

I am proficient in industry-standard tools and hold multiple Adobe Certified Associate credentials, along with CorelDraw certification. I prioritize continuous learning and keep current with design trends and technologies to strengthen creative output.

I work collaboratively within teams and with long-term clients to elevate brand identity, enhance customer comprehension through interactive PDFs, and deliver high-impact visual assets for social and print channels.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Boutique Insurance Brokers

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Led redesign and implementation of corporate documentation and interactive PDFs, reducing customer support inquiries and improving customer comprehension; created social media and illustrative assets to strengthen brand presence.

Adobe Illustrator adobe indesign Adobe Photoshop Interactive PDF Visual Branding Social Media Design Illustration Print Design

Freelance Graphic Designer

Umhlanga Insurance Brokers

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Enhanced and redesigned corporate documentation and interactive PDFs to improve usability and customer satisfaction; produced promotional materials to evolve visual identity across digital and print channels.

adobe indesign Interactive PDF Branding Adobe Illustrator Print Design

Freelance Graphic Designer

Balmoral Central Contracts

Apr 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Standardized corporate documentation to meet audit requirements, reducing corrections by 10%; designed aircraft branding materials including safety cards and LOPAs for improved passenger comprehension.

Branding Safety Card Design adobe indesign Print Production CorelDraw visual communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CTU Training Solutions

Further Education and Training Certificate, Design

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Adobe Certified Associate certifications in Adobe Animate CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign CC, and Adobe Photoshop CC; Keyline Online Certification; CorelDraw Certificate (Grade A).

Completed vocational and certification programs in design, earning a Further Education and Training Certificate in Design Foundation and a National Certificate in Design Techniques.

Riebeeckrand High School

High School Diploma, Secondary Education

2013 - 2017

Activities and societies: Subjects included Afrikaans (Home Language), English (Second Language), Mathematical Literacy, Dramatic Arts, Tourism, and Business Studies.

Completed secondary schooling with coursework in languages, arts, tourism, business studies, and mathematical literacy.