Skills
Execution Skills
Creative Thinking
Combine traditional design techniques with AI tools to generate original concepts and deliver rapid visual iterations.
Attention to Detail
Ensure AI-assisted visuals align with brand guidelines and maintain a high standard of visual accuracy.
Communication
Explain AI-enhanced design workflows and outcomes to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
Collaboration
Work closely with developers, product teams, and marketing to embed AI tools into the design process.
Time Management
Streamline repetitive tasks using automation, templates, and scripting to boost efficiency.
Leadership Skills
Exceptional Communication
Lead discussions on ethical AI use, creative direction, and the strategic impact of automation across teams.
Leadership & Mentoring
Support designers in balancing creativity with AI tools, ensuring innovation remains grounded in strong design principles.
Strategic Thinking & Innovation
Shape long-term design strategies that embrace automation and scalable AI-driven solutions.
Problem-Solving
Use AI insights to support informed design decisions and resolve complex creative challenges.
Adobe Creative Cloud
17yAdobe Photoshop
Daily use for all design tasks. Skilled in automating processes via scripts and actions.
15yAdobe Illustrator
Frequent use for icon design, SVGs, and vector editing.
15yAdobe Acrobat
Used for viewing, editing, and managing PDF documents.
10yAdobe Lightroom
Used frequently for editing photographs taken on professional camera equipment.
10yAdobe InDesign
Used for presentations, multi-page layouts, and print design.
10yAdobe After Effects
Used for motion graphics, tracking, and masking.
10yAdobe Premiere Pro
Previously main video editor. Occasionally used now.
Serif Affinity Suite
3yAffinity Photo
Used on iPad for portability. Great Photoshop alternative.
3yAffinity Designer
Alternative to Illustrator with iPad support.
3yAffinity Publisher
Alternative to InDesign with multi-device use.
UI/UX, 3D & Video
3yFigma
Daily use for UI design and prototyping. Highly efficient.
3yProcreate
Used for sketches, handwritten elements, and textures.
3yCinema 4D
Main 3D tool. Easier and more efficient than 3ds Max.
10y3ds Max
Experienced user. Previously used for complex modelling.
3yDaVinci Resolve
Main video editor. Preferred over Premiere.
1yFinal Cut Pro
Used occasionally. Prefer Resolve for features.
10yPhotography
Professional photographer using Sony A7IV and studio lighting.
10yVideo Production
Shoot with DSLR, drones, and action cams. Professional lighting and sound.
Web Development
14yHTML
Daily use for web layout and content structure.
14yCSS
Daily use for styling and responsive design.
10yJavaScript
Used for interactivity, calculators, and custom site functions.
10yPHP
Daily use for WordPress modifications and backend logic.
9yBootstrap
Daily use for creating responsive web pages and rapid prototyping.
14yWordPress
Expert-level knowledge. Used for all web projects.
5yWooCommerce
Designed and developed WordPress eCommerce websites.
1yNode.js
Used for backend development in mobile and web applications.
1yFlutter / Dart
Used for building cross-platform mobile applications.
LLMs & AI Assistants
3yChatGPT / OpenAI API
Expert-level prompting. Daily use for research, ideation, copywriting, and building custom GPTs. Experienced with the API for automated workflows.
2yClaude / Anthropic API
Daily use for complex reasoning, code generation, and long-form content. Building agents and automations via the Claude API and Claude Code.
1yGoogle Gemini API
Used for multimodal tasks, document analysis, and integrating AI capabilities into Google Workspace workflows.
AI Image & Visual Generation
3yMidjourney
Expert in AI image generation for design concepts, mood boards, and creative direction. Advanced prompting and style control.
2yStable Diffusion / ComfyUI
Custom workflows in ComfyUI for batch processing, ControlNet, inpainting, and LoRA fine-tuning.
2yDALL-E
Rapid concept visualisation and integrated into automated pipelines via the OpenAI API.
AI-Powered Development Tools
1yCursor
Daily AI-assisted coding environment. Used for rapid prototyping, refactoring, and building full-stack applications.
1yClaude Code
Command-line AI coding agent. Used for autonomous task execution, codebase analysis, and multi-file refactoring.
2yGitHub Copilot
Integrated into daily development workflow for intelligent code completion, documentation, and test generation.
Workflow Automation & Integration
2yn8n
Building complex multi-step automations with AI nodes, API integrations, webhooks, and conditional logic. Self-hosted and cloud.
2yMake (Integromat)
Visual workflow automation connecting design tools, CRMs, email marketing, and AI services.
3yZapier
Automating repetitive business tasks across hundreds of apps. Multi-step Zaps, filters, and custom code steps.
AI Audio, Video & Multimodal
2yAI Video Generation
Runway, Pika, and Kling for AI-powered video creation, motion generation, and visual effects.
2yAI Audio & Voice
ElevenLabs and similar tools for voice synthesis, voiceovers, and audio content creation.
2yAI Upscaling & Enhancement
Topaz, Magnific, and built-in AI tools for image upscaling, noise reduction, and photo restoration.
Productivity & Collaboration
17yMicrosoft Word / Google Docs
Extensive use for content and documentation.
17yExcel / Google Sheets
Used daily for data handling and calculations.
10yPowerPoint / Google Slides
Presentation creation. Used often with clients.
3yJira
Project management, task tracking, and workflow automation.
3ySlack
Daily use for team collaboration and communication.