FOUNDING MEMBER / DESIGNER

At Hot Ink since June 1997

Favourite part of my job is watching my awesome staff develop and grow, and receiving praise from happy customers

Craziest thing we ever did was decide to start a graphic design and print studio in 1997

When not at work I like to race down mountains on my bicycle and be with my precious family

If I wasn’t a designer – are you kidding? I’ve wanted to do this since the age of 7!

Fun fact: I do love speed

FOUNDING MEMBER

At Hot Ink since June 1997

Favourite part of my job is the positive attitude of my business partner and staff, and seeing satisfied customers

Craziest thing we ever did was establish Hot Ink in a tiny room in 1997

When not at work I like to surf, kiteboard, hike and spend time with friends

If I wasn’t a business owner I would travel the world and surf

PART OWNER / OFFICE MANAGER

AKA Droid

At Hot Ink since 2001

Favourite part of my job is solving problems and being a fixer of all things fixable

Craziest thing we ever did was folding origami frogs for 2 days straight

When not at work I like to ride motorbikes, play computer games and devise a plan to take over the world

If I wasn’t doing this I would like to be a Star Wars fighter pilot

Interesting fact: my name is Droid because of the large amount of metal in my body

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

At Hot Ink since Nov 2008

Favourite part of my job is happy clients; coffee breaks and seeing your own work in a shop window

Craziest thing we ever did was constructing  three dimensional point of sale displays for Sports Direct

When not at work I like to train at gym, listen to music and have games nights with friends

If I wasn’t a graphic designer I would like to be a tattoo artist

Fun fact: I can give and take a good joke

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

At Hot Ink since June 2015

Favourite part of my job is the smile you receive from a client when they are blown away with your design or final print.

Craziest thing I ever did was a treetop tour in Tsitsikamma.

When not at work I like to play online games and spend time with family.

If I wasn’t a graphic designer I would like to be a digital design lecturer.

Fun Fact: I don’t have birthdays – I level up!

SIGNAGE MANAGER

At Hot Ink since November 2015

Favourite part of my job: getting to the end of a successful project with a satisfied client.

Craziest job I ever pulled off: 90% of signage installations are crazy!

When not at work I like to be outdoors, camping, braaing with friends and 4×4’ing.

If I wasn’t a finisher I would like to be a 4×4 skills driving instructor.

Fun Fact: I just love to braai! I would do it every day if I could…

DRIVER / FINISHER

At Hot Ink since Jan 2016

Favourite part of my job is finishing…

Craziest job I have ever had was being Chico the Clown at the Spur.

When not at work I like to be with family and friends, motorbike riding, being in nature: hiking; snorkelling & mountain biking.

Little known fact about me: I have completed 10 Comrades Marathons – because I am a finisher(!)

VINYL  APPLICATOR

At Hot Ink since October 2016

AKA: Z-Boy

Craziest job: Installing signage at the Virgin Active in a very confined space underneath an electric fence!

In my free time:  I can be found playing soccer and being with my family.

One day:  I plan to have my own business and work for myself.

Secret fact about me: I am a terrible singer.

RECEPTION / CLIENT LIAISON

At Hot Ink since Feb 2017

AKA Kirsty

Favourite part of my job is people, people, people! Love dealing with all the different types…

When not at work I like to spend time with my family and boyfriend. Family is very important to me. I also enjoy playing netball and organising events in my spare time.

If I wasn’t in my current role I would like to be a full-time events co-ordinator.

Me in a nutshell: Talkative, bubbly and happy – and a bit loud sometimes too!

FINISHER

At Hot Ink since September 2017

Craziest times on the job: Working through the night to meet tight deadlines.

When I am not at work I love watching movies with my kids.

If I wasn’t in my current job  I would like to be a social worker.

Secret fact about me: Once you get to know me you will find I can be a very entertaining individual(!)

FINISHER

At Hot Ink since May 2018

Favourite part of my job is: constantly learning new skills.

When I am at home I like to be with my kids, watch movies and sleep in.

If I wasn’t a finisher  I would be a nurse.

Fun fact about me: I love to party with my close friends.