Welcome to Creative Milk — Your Onboarding Journey
Creative Milk Brand Studio
Welcome to the Studio

Hey Alex,
we're glad you're here.

This is your personal onboarding journey at Creative Milk. Work through each chapter at your own pace — your AI assistant Milky is here if you get stuck on anything.

🗓️ Start Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
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Chapter 01
Your Identity — Getting Set Up
Ready
Email Address
alex.johnson@creativemilk.co.za
Temporary Password
Cm@Welcome2025!
Security first: You'll be prompted to change this password on first login. Use something strong — your Adobe credentials will differ from your email login.
  • 1 Check your personal email for an invite from Google Workspace — accept it to activate your work email.
  • 2 Sign in at mail.google.com using the credentials above.
  • 3 Update your profile photo in Google Account Settings — this appears across all tools.
  • 4 Set your display name to your full name (e.g. Alex Johnson) and add your job title.
  • 5 Enable two-factor authentication before your first day — IT will confirm this is done.
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Chapter 02
Your Creative Tools — Adobe & Software
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Adobe Login Email
alex.johnson@creativemilk.co.za
Note: Your Adobe CC licence is tied to your work email. You'll receive an invite directly from Adobe on your start date — check your inbox and accept the Creative Cloud licence invitation before installing anything.
  • 1 Download the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App first — it manages all other installs.
  • 2 Install Illustrator — primary tool for brand and logo work.
  • 3 Install Photoshop — image editing and retouching.
  • 4 Install InDesign — layout, print, and document design.
  • 5 Install Adobe Fonts — sync through the CC Desktop App, not manually.
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Chapter 03
Your Space — Building Access & Biometrics
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  • 1 On your first morning, report to the Ground Floor Security Desk — your buddy from the team will walk you there.
  • 2 Bring a valid South African ID or Passport — security requires this for registration.
  • 3 Your fingerprint will be scanned on both hands — this takes about 3 minutes.
  • 4 You'll be issued a physical access card as a backup — keep this with you at all times on-site.
  • 5 Access is granted to: Main Lobby, Studio Floor (Level 3), Basement Parking, and Kitchen & Break Rooms.
Studio Floor
Level 3 — Your Main Workspace
Basement
Parking Bay [Placeholder] assigned to you
Restricted Areas
Server Room — Contact IT for access
Hours: The building is accessible 07:00–20:00 weekdays. After-hours access must be approved by your line manager in writing at least 24 hours in advance.
  • 1 You'll be at Desk [Placeholder] on Level 3 — a welcome pack will be waiting for you.
  • 2 Your Mac has been set up — log in with your Google Workspace credentials.
  • 3 Your Wacom tablet, second monitor, and peripherals are already connected.
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Chapter 04
Your Team — Faces & Contacts
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Sarah Louw
Creative Director
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Marco Peters
Senior Designer
NM
Naledi Mokoena
Brand Strategist
JV
Johan van Wyk
Motion Designer
TK
Tanya Kleyn
Studio Manager
Alex Johnson
Designer — That's you!
IT Support
it@creativemilk.co.za
HR & People
hr@creativemilk.co.za
Emergency / Security
+27 11 000 0000
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Chapter 05
Your First Week — Culture & Resources
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  • Boldness over safety — we encourage ideas that make people look twice. Share your perspective early and often.
  • Craft matters — we sweat the details because our clients feel them, even when they can't name them.
  • No silent struggles — if you're blocked, stuck, or unsure, say so. The team has your back.
  • Feedback is a gift — we critique work, not people. Give it honestly, receive it graciously.
  • Rest is productive — we do our best work when we're recharged. Take your lunch break. Leave on time.
  • M Monday: Studio tour, security setup, meet the team, laptop orientation with IT.
  • T Tuesday: Brand immersion session with Sarah — understanding our clients and current projects.
  • W Wednesday: Sit-in on a live client briefing — observe and take notes.
  • T Thursday: First creative brief — a low-stakes internal project to get your hands dirty.
  • F Friday: Team lunch and informal end-of-week review.

You're officially
Creative Milk.

That's it — you've completed your onboarding. Welcome to the studio, Alex. We're genuinely thrilled to have you here. Go make something beautiful.

🎉 Onboarding Complete — Day One Ready
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Milky — Onboarding Assistant
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