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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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Your Work Email
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.
Setting Up Your Profile
- 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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Adobe Creative Cloud
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.
Recommended Apps to Install
- 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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Biometric Registration — Step by Step
- 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.
Areas You'll Access
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.
Your Desk
- 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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Your Direct Team
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Sarah Louw
Creative Director
sarah@creativemilk.co.za
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Marco Peters
Senior Designer
marco@creativemilk.co.za
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Naledi Mokoena
Brand Strategist
naledi@creativemilk.co.za
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Johan van Wyk
Motion Designer
johan@creativemilk.co.za
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Tanya Kleyn
Studio Manager
tanya@creativemilk.co.za
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Alex Johnson
Designer — That's you!
alex@creativemilk.co.za
Key Contacts
IT Support
it@creativemilk.co.za
HR & People
hr@creativemilk.co.za
Emergency / Security
+27 11 000 0000
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The Creative Milk Way
- ✦ 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.
Your First Week Plan
- 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.
Useful Links & Resources
Creative Milk Website — Browse our portfolio and about page
Brand Guidelines — Our visual standards (on Google Drive)
Studio Calendar — Team leave, client meetings & events
Employee Handbook — Full HR policies and procedures
Studio Spotify Playlist — The sounds of Creative Milk
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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