Get ahead in your creative career
BECOME A SECRET WEAPON AT WORK
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BECOME A SECRET WEAPON AT WORK ✽
ATTENTION 9-5 CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
Build in-demand career skills and land opportunities that matter.
The Create Freely community connects designers, artists, and freelancers with practical career strategies, and a space to share and network.
Get access to proven strategies, classes, tools, a thriving network, and personal support that will empower you at work and in life.
INTRODUCING
A space designed for creative professionals navigating the 9-to-5 world.
Whether you’re a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, filmmaker, photographer, or writer, this is where you’ll find support, resources, and strategies to level up in your creative career.
TRUSTED BY
Spend more time creating and less time stressing.
13 years of studio & agency experience, all packaged up for you.
$55/m applies for a limited time only. Price increases to $80/m 30 Nov 2023.
What’s in the toolbox?
📅 Weekly Planner
📁 The Ultimate Project Folder
💪 Boss Banner Design Template
✏️ Design Brief Template
💻 The Vector Object Stickersheet
✅ Inspired Habit Builder
🏆 Yearly Goal Tracker
📍Project Assets Tracker
🎨 The Artist’s Commission Guide
❤️ The Vision & Value Packager
🎥 Subscription Tracker
🎁 Gifts Payment Tracker
🌏 Good People Address Book
Absolutely FREE in the community.
Need something specific to empower your workflow?
🗳️ Make a suggestion in the community and I’ll make it for you.
Hear from community members
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"Create Freely is a the ultimate creativity hub for me. It’s an open space where I can throw around ideas, find productivity resources and connect with other likeminded people."
Cassie L
🐸 Architect & Craft Enthusiast -
"A huge source of value and inspiration for anyone in the creative industry."
Luis U
✏️ Powerpoint Extraordinaire -
"I'm excited to tap into more creative possibilities with fellow creatives from different disciplines!"
Jeanne P
🍒 Illustrator & Designer -
"The Create Freely community is such a welcoming space. It’s quite inspiring huddling with creatives from different walks of life, where we can share stories and ideas. "
Celine L
🥨 Illustrator, Designer & Home-baker
What is the Create Freely community?
It’s a space for creatives from all paths to level up in their careers.
If you’ve ever felt:
Disconnected from other creatives.
Confused by the workplace.
A lack of purpose in your work.
Unable to tame your methods.
Distant from your creative practice.
Then this community is for you.
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Unwind from the grind
Join our monthly live catch-ups or watch at your leisure.
👇🏻 Look at what’s coming up👇🏻
Learn something new to take into your work-week.
What you get as a member
🌏 A Global Creative Network
Connect with creative professionals across all fields—directors, designers, photographers, healthcare professionals, ADHDers, and more. You could be one contact away from transforming your career.
🧰 The Toolbox
Packed with tools designed to simplify clunky workflows so you can work stress-free. Crows favourites: The Design Brief Template, Weekly Planner, and The Ultimate Project Folder.
📅 Monthly Workshops
Take a new skill Every month, we meet online, connect with like-minded people, play, and learn. Join us as we dive into topics not discussed anywhere else and take something new into your week.
🎨 Spotlight Reviews
Receive personalised reviews on your portfolio, resume, or project with our exclusive Spotlight Reviews.
💼 1:1 Career Coaching
Need extra support? As a community member, you’ll get access to apply for exclusive 1-on-1 coaching to help you excel in your career.
WHEN CREATIVITY MEETS THE CORPORATE WORLD
Feeling overwhelmed by the grind?
The creative industry can feel like a relentless machine, and it's easy for creatives to get lost in the shuffle.
But don't worry—over the past 13 years, I've gathered invaluable insights from my time in creative studios and agencies, and now I’m sharing my discoveries with you.
I’ve uncovered game-changing strategies to some of the most common challenges in the creative industry.
To be honest, I was stunned when I realised that choosing a creative career meant I needed to:
⏰ Master time management
🏃♀️ Work fast while avoiding mistakes
💬 Communicate with confidence
📂 Track down files from 6 months ago
The good news? I’ve bundled all the essential productivity tools you need so you can focus on creating with ease and authenticity.
Hey, I’m Christie B 👋
I’m creative—there’s really no other way to put it.
I find inspiration in colour, design, and building things that inspire me.
But more than that, I love bringing people together to create, share, and learn. That’s what fuelled me most in my career.
For 13 incredible years as a Graphic Designer, I’ve had the privilege of working with companies like Google, leading teams, and collaborating with talented minds.
Now, I’ve stepped away from the traditional workplace to build something of my own.
My mission is to inspire creative professionals to infuse creativity into every area of life by intentionally designing their paths.
What you won’t find in this group
❌ Gossip and cheap talk
❌ Text-heavy resources
❌ Vague advice
What you will find
✅ Unlimited access to The Toolbox
✅ Live monthly workshops with me and the group
✅ A place to master your time, mind, organisation, flow, environment, and understand people
✅ Enriching conversations with community members on a similar journey
✅ A safe platform to share
✅ The freedom to explore & develop different creative habits & practices
✅ A space to build your confidence, gain clarity, and live with joy & purpose
Your journey begins here.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$55
Billed monthly in AUD
✏️ The Classes
❤️ The Community
🖥️ The Live Monthly Events
🛠️ The Toolbox
Priced in AUD
Increasing to $80/m 30 Nov
100% money back guarantee
Cancel anytime
Click ‘Join Now’ and get started in 3 simple steps:
Step 1: Join with 3-day trial ($55/m after)
Step 2: Confirm membership
Step 3: Start learning 💪
FAQ
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Trick question! EVERYONE'S creative.
I've targeted creative professionals because that's been my journey and I understand that world. But, the principles I teach can be applied across every area of life. So yes, you can still join!
Feel free to email me: hello@christieburmester.com
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I've got 36 hours of juicy course content that I'll be releasing over the next 12 months.
The Bulletproof Designer™
Giving graphic designers the cheat code to getting promoted.Live online workshops & recordings
The community meets every month to we deep dive into hot topics like, how to get promoted, time management tactics, and in-demand design skills.Access our recent Mood Board Masterclass here.
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In this community, PLAY will become your middle name as you learn to experiment with the everyday. From mastering your time, creating your own vision, and conquering your fears.
🛠 Get unlimited access to the Creator's Toolbox and Courses.
📅 Enjoy live weekly events with me and the group.
🧠 Learn to master your time, mind, organisation, flow, environment, and understand people.
💬 Engage in enriching conversations with community members on a similar journey.
❤️️ Find a safe platform to share.
🎨 Have the freedom to explore & develop different creative habits & practices.
✨ Increase your productivity, confidence, clarity, and enjoy living with joy & purpose.
Sign up for a 3-day free trial to get a feel for it.
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I've been in your shoes. I know the struggle of trying to stay creative while keeping your energy and inspiration alive. It’s no small feat.
Over my 13-year career as a Graphic Designer, I learned how to turn the workplace into a tool that worked for me, seeing every challenge as an opportunity to grow. I picked up invaluable skills like:
Presenting to teams & clients
Estimating timelines accurately
Navigating hard conversations
Mentoring
Balancing energy and output
Finding true purpose and fulfilment in job roles
These are things no one teaches you and are often left to figure it out on our own.
But I want to help you skip the guesswork, fast-track your career, and create with purpose, joy, and ease.