I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for ideas and the skill set to bring them to life.
With a Bachelor of Communication, double majoring in Digital Media and Advertising & Brand Creativity, I bring a strategic and visually driven approach to creative work.
My background has shaped the way I think, communicate, and solve problems, giving me the ability to turn ideas into clear, engaging, and high-quality outcomes.
Alongside my experience as a freelance designer, my work spans design, music, video, and art direction, with a focus on creating work that feels original, memorable, and highly noticeable.
I’m drawn to projects that combine strategy and creativity, where strong ideas are developed with purpose and delivered with care.
MY WORK
See what I do.
OVERVIEW
Communications-degree professional specialising in Brand Creativity, Advertising, and end-to-end digital production. Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, video editing, and front-end web development for freelance, commercial and independent projects. Backed by a high-level administrative background in systems and office management.
EDUCATION
SKILLS
MAX
HANSEN
Bachelor of Communications
Auckland University of Technology • 2022
Double Major - Digital Media / Advertising and Brand Creativity.
NCEA Level 3
Mount Maunganui College • 2019
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Quick to master new programs, skills, and processes.
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Copywriting and Art Direction
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Video, Photo and Audio Editing
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Graphic Design, UI & UX.
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Communication and Strategic Thinking.
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Implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Media Consultancy / Freelance
Self Employed - Various Clients (2022-Present)
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Web Development & Design: Built full-scale websites, focusing on responsive design, UI/UX best practices, and S.E.O. Optimisation.
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Social Media Infrastructure: Created digital spaces for brands, including account setup, content and strategy.
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Visual Identity & Graphic Design: Developed print, digital, and other marketing collateral using Photoshop and design principles.
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Client Management: Oversaw the full projects from initial concepts and scoping to final delivery and revisions
Digital Project Manager / Office Manager
ABBAS Limited, Mount Maunganui (2020-2026)
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Branding: Management of social media assets, profiles and website. Created and distributed advertising and branding collateral.
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Financial Oversight: Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable / Receivables and Banking / Reconciliation Processes.
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Payroll Management: Directed payroll and HR functions for ~20 employees, maintaining compliance.
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Process Design: Re-engineered and designed administrative, system and IT workflows and processes
