Hi, I’m Kirstin McKenzie. Born in Johannesburg with South African and Swiss nationality, I’ve spent over 20 years in Advertising Agencies and TV Production Houses, crafting 3D, animation, graphic design and art direction. I love turning sketches into polished visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. In 2011 I launched 3Hounds and since then have freelanced at various agencies, delivering graphic design, motion graphics, UX/UI, and front-end web design for small businesses and clients. I’m self-taught, always learning, and passionate about my craft.…

Kirstin McKenzie

Hi, I’m Kirstin McKenzie. Born in Johannesburg with South African and Swiss nationality, I’ve spent over 20 years in Advertising Agencies and TV Production Houses, crafting 3D, animation, graphic design and art direction. I love turning sketches into polished visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. In 2011 I launched 3Hounds and since then have freelanced at various agencies, delivering graphic design, motion graphics, UX/UI, and front-end web design for small businesses and clients. I’m self-taught, always learning, and passionate about my craft.…

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Hi, I’m Kirstin McKenzie. Born in Johannesburg with South African and Swiss nationality, I’ve spent over 20 years in Advertising Agencies and TV Production Houses, crafting 3D, animation, graphic design and art direction. I love turning sketches into polished visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

In 2011 I launched 3Hounds and since then have freelanced at various agencies, delivering graphic design, motion graphics, UX/UI, and front-end web design for small businesses and clients. I’m self-taught, always learning, and passionate about my craft.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancer
December 31, 2006 - August 21, 2025
Worked as art director, graphic designer, animator, and web designer across various projects.
Senior Designer at Core Design Essence
December 31, 2007 - August 21, 2025
Involved in animation, motion graphics design, web design and art direction.
Motion Graphics Designer at Mortimer Harvey
December 31, 2010 - August 21, 2025
Focused on animation, design, and art direction.
Art Director / Freelancer at 3Hounds
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelanced as an art director, animator, motion graphics artist, designer, UX/UI designer, digital designer, and front-end web designer for various agencies and small businesses.
3D Artist and Designer at Celestial Games
January 1, 1996 - Present
Involved in the visual development of a South African computer game called The Tainted. Created 3D characters from sketches, designing level and environment graphics for the game.
Art Director at Creative Vision
January 1, 1998 - Present
Animation, motion graphics, graphic design and art direction and production design on live shoots.
Freelancer (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Animator and Web Designer) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Freelancing as an art director, graphic designer, animator and web designer.
Senior Designer at Core Design Essence
January 1, 2006 - Present
Animation, motion graphics design and web design and art direction.
Motion Graphics Designer at Mortimer Harvey
January 1, 2007 - Present
Animation, design and art direction.
Art Director / Freelancer at 3Hounds VFX
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelancing as an Art Director, animator, motion graphics artist, designer, UX/UI designer, digital designer and front end web designer.
Freelancer (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Animator & Web Designer) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Freelancing across multiple agencies providing art direction, graphic design, animation and web design services.
Freelancer / Art Director at 3Hounds
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelancing at various agencies and providing graphic design services to small businesses.

Education

Matric at National School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Diploma in Computer Graphics & Animation at Damelin
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Matric at National School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Diploma in Computer Graphics & Animation at Damelin Computer Graphics & Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Diploma at Damelin Computer Graphics & Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Matric at National School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Matric at National School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Diploma in Computer Graphics & Animation at Damelin
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Qualifications

Driver’s License Code 8
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Diploma in Computer Graphics & Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Matric
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming

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