2025/07 - 2025/07
Ceramic Tree sculptures feature at the Klein Wêreld Art Fair.
The Conservatory at the Greenhouse Cafe, Rosemary Hill Farm
Gauteng, South Africa
2025/05 - 2025/07
Judge for the World Illustration Awards in the Animation Category, sponsored by Procreate
Online
2022/03 - 2025/11
Senior Illustrator at Made by Radio
Cape Town, South Africa
Duties and Responsibilities:
Illustration & Visual Development
Develop and maintain the visual language of projects across multiple styles and brands
Create concept art, style frames and key visuals that establish tone, mood and storytelling direction
Design characters, environments, props and graphic assets for animation pipelines
Translate scripts, briefs and storyboards into clear visual solutions
Work closely with directors, art directors, designers and animators to ensure visual continuity
Prepare layered, production-ready files for animation (rig-friendly and technically organised)
Adapt illustrations for motion requirements including parallax, loops and transitions
Lead visual exploration and present concepts to internal teams and clients
Mentor and guide junior illustrators, providing feedback and technical support
Maintain style consistency across long-form and multi-episode productions
Troubleshoot visual challenges during production and revise assets efficiently
Collaborate with 3D, compositing and editing teams to ensure cohesive final output
Design Responsibilities
Design layouts, graphic systems and on-screen compositions for animated content
Create typography, lettering and title treatments for motion graphics
Develop brand-aligned visual identities for campaigns and explainer videos
Design UI elements, infographics and information graphics for animation
Establish colour palettes, type hierarchies and grid systems
Prepare presentation decks, pitch boards and client-facing visual documents
Ensure brand guidelines are correctly interpreted and consistently applied
Adapt artwork across formats and aspect ratios (social, broadcast and web)
Work with editors and motion designers to refine timing, legibility and hierarchy
Produce print-ready and digital marketing assets when required
Collaboration & Production
Participate in critiques, brainstorms and pitch development
Balance creativity with deadlines, production schedules and client expectations
Research references, visual trends and techniques to expand studio capabilities
Contribute to internal libraries, templates and workflow improvements
Assist in art direction when required and uphold studio quality standards
Brands I worked for during my time here include The New York Times, Apple, YouTube Indonesia, Noggin, Monocle, Momentum, KitchenAid, Xsolla and Tim Hortons
2024 / 01 - 2024 - /12
Made by Radio, Pal Goods and Pal Pacino’s Social Media Manager.
2024/10 - 2024/10
Marcy Playground watercolour series feature at the Sessions group Exhibition titled Clamjamfry Monk.
196 Victoria, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
2024/8 - 2024/08
Spring Bloom Hand Printed Lino Cut Prints feature at the Pal Goods x Han Ceramics Launch event.
Han Studio, 31 Loop Street, Cape Town, South Africa
2024/03 - 2024/10
Artist at Sessions. A seven month studio support programme for visual artists.
Cape Town, South Africa
2020/12 - 2022/03
Senior Creative, We Are Batch
Remote position
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop visual ideas from brief through to final delivery, contributing across illustration, design and motion-ready artwork.
Translate scripts and storyboards into clear visual solutions by creating concept art, style frames and key visuals that establish tone, mood and narrative direction.
Design characters, environments, props and graphic assets while maintaining consistency with established styles. Prepare clean, layered and well-organised files suitable for animation, adapting artwork for parallax, loops, transitions and multiple aspect ratios. Assist in maintaining visual continuity across scenes and episodic content, making revisions quickly and accurately during production.
Create layouts, typography and on-screen compositions for animated pieces including titles, lower thirds, infographics and UI elements.
Apply brand guidelines correctly and help develop campaign-specific visual languages when required.
Support the creation of pitch boards, presentation decks and client-facing mockups.
Collaborate closely with art directors, animators, designers, editors and producers to meet creative and technical requirements.
Participate in brainstorms, critiques and reviews, contributing ideas and references that strengthen the work.
Incorporate feedback constructively while balancing deadlines and production schedules.
Prepare assets for multiple outputs (social, broadcast and web), ensuring hierarchy, readability and technical accuracy.
Maintain organised file structures and naming conventions for smooth handover across departments.
Collaboration & Production
Assist senior creatives with visual exploration and help guide junior artists when needed.
Stay aware of visual trends, techniques and cultural references, contributing to the studio’s creative growth.
Uphold quality standards across all deliverables while managing multiple briefs with reliability, attention to detail and clear communication.
Brands I worked for include Thymia, Incentivations, Click View etc.
2018/06 - current
Freelance Graphic Design & Illustration commissions & collaborations
for Nachos Surfboards, The Doctor’s House, The Laccadive Addiction, Collective Memory, Vesta Bookstore, Crunchy Frog, Sea Monster, Mahe Swimwear, the Hangout Hoi An, etc.
2019/01 - 2019/12
Freelance Content Writing, Apollo English
Danang, Vietnam
2016/08 - 2018/09
Freelance Graphic Design, Language Link
Hanoi, Vietnam
2017/09 - 2018/05
Mid-level Graphic Designer, Crunchy Frog
Hanoi, Vietnam
Duties and Responsibilities:
Brand Strategy & Concept Development
Translate brand strategy into compelling visual identities
Participate in discovery workshops, research and competitor analysis
Develop mood boards, visual territories and conceptual directions
Present concepts and articulate design rationale to clients
Visual Identity Design
Design logos, wordmarks and comprehensive identity systems
Establish typography, colour palettes, grid systems and brand guidelines
Create scalable brand assets across print and digital touchpoints
Develop iconography, illustration styles and graphic devices
Web & Digital Design
Design responsive website layouts and landing pages
Create wireframes, user flows and high-fidelity UI mockups
Develop design systems and component libraries for web use
Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation
Optimise visuals for performance, accessibility and usability
Prepare assets and specs for handoff
Campaign & Collateral Design
Design marketing collateral including brochures, packaging and signage
Create social media toolkits, digital ads and website visual assets
Develop pitch decks, presentation templates and sales materials
Prepare artwork for production and liaise with printers and suppliers
Layout & Typography
Design editorial layouts and long-form documents
Craft custom lettering and typographic treatments where required
Ensure hierarchy, readability and consistency across deliverables
Client & Team Collaboration
Work closely with strategists, copywriters and account managers
Incorporate client feedback while maintaining design integrity
Present work confidently in internal reviews and client meetings
Mentor junior designers and contribute to creative critiques
Production & Project Management
Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Ensure files are organised, technically accurate and production-ready
Oversee quality control across all outputs
Stay informed on design trends, tools and industry best practices
2016/06 - 2016/08
ESL Teacher, School’s Link
Marie Curie Highschool
Hanoi, Vietnam
2015/03 - 2016/03
ESL Teacher, Spellish Speaking English Academy
Daegu, South Korea
2014/11-2014/12
Junior Graphic Designer, Internship at Pollen Creative Media
Johannesburg, South Africa
2014/06 - 2014/07
Junior Graphic Designer, Internship at d-Media
Potchefstroom, South Africa
2010 - 2014
Graduate with a BA in Graphic Design
The North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa