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Meet Andrea

I have a love for creativity, problem-solving, and story-telling. I completed my Honours in Illustration at Stellenbosch University in 2024,  and I graduated with a BA in Visual Arts: Visual Communication Design at Stellenbosch University in 2022. This has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the creative field and effective communication strategies

 

I am passionate about illustration, art, design, picture books, research, and creating. I pride myself in learning as many skills and crafts as possible and love sharing that knowledge with others and spreading the joy of creating. Working alongside other people is a joy for me, learning their stories and finding ways to problem-solve and create something amazing. I am a proactive learner, eager to apply my skills and passion for identifying top-tier creative talent. I enjoy taking a leadership position when needed and helping others.

Work Experience

Facilitator at SAE Institute

  • Lecturer the following modules: Digital Imaging, 2D Asset Design, Digital Imaging and Motion Graphics

  • Execute the normal day-to-day demands of facilitation following the learning outcomes as set for the SAE program, with a focus on practical application, theoretical frameworks, workflow, and technique.

  • Mentor students, conduct consultations, and facilitate learning opportunities.

  • Research relevant content to develop learning material and lesson plans.

  • Evaluation, moderation, invigilation, and assessment of learning.

Freelance Children's Book Illustrator

  • I was illustrating the background illustrations for three children's books that will be published in Germany.

  • The illustrations focus on nature and have a very stylized and natural feel while being created digitally.

  • I primarily use Photoshop and Procreate to make these Illustrations.

Graphic Designer

  • Create Illustrations and Graphic design elements for clients

  • Edit client photos

  • Working on presentation design in PowerPoint

Animation Intern

  • Interned with them for a month.

  • Learned a lot about Adobe After Effects.

  • Taught me how to work with big clients and professional briefs.

Sales Assistant

  • Managed all cash transactions.

  • Proactively engaged with customers, identifying needs and recommending suitable products.

  • Assisted with pricing and merchandising inventory.

  • Entrusted with full store opening and closing procedures.

  • Assisted with deliveries.

Current

Independant Contract

Cape Town, Western Cape

April 2023 - December 2023

Freelance work

Strand, Western Cape

January 2023 - April 2023

PixelFaerie

Cape Town, Western Cape

January 2022 - February 2022

Studio Bolland

Muizenberg, Western Cape

November 2019- December 2023

LeefSteyl

Citrusdal,  Western Cape

Education

2019 - 2022

Stellenbosch University

BA in Visual Arts: Visual Communication Design

Here I learned the fundamentals of Graphic Design, Illustration, Layout Design, Typography, and much more. it has equipped me with a lot of industry knowledge

2023 - 2024

Stellenbosch University

Honours in Illustration

Here I learned more skills and techniques used in illustration and art, as well as Book Design, and Bookbinding.

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