Hi, I'm Anton Brand. I'm a full-time freelance illustrator based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Since 2010 I've been creating visuals for product campaigns, magazines, and TV ads, working as an illustrator, graphic designer, storyboard artist, and web designer. I love cartooning and bring ideas to life with bold lines and expressive characters. I started my career in South Africa, earning a Diploma in Fine Art and building a broad skillset in design, photo retouching, and layout. I'm proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac and PC, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into engaging visuals that communicate clearly.…

Anton Brand

Hi, I'm Anton Brand. I'm a full-time freelance illustrator based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Since 2010 I've been creating visuals for product campaigns, magazines, and TV ads, working as an illustrator, graphic designer, storyboard artist, and web designer. I love cartooning and bring ideas to life with bold lines and expressive characters. I started my career in South Africa, earning a Diploma in Fine Art and building a broad skillset in design, photo retouching, and layout. I'm proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac and PC, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into engaging visuals that communicate clearly.…

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Hi, I’m Anton Brand. I’m a full-time freelance illustrator based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Since 2010 I’ve been creating visuals for product campaigns, magazines, and TV ads, working as an illustrator, graphic designer, storyboard artist, and web designer. I love cartooning and bring ideas to life with bold lines and expressive characters.

I started my career in South Africa, earning a Diploma in Fine Art and building a broad skillset in design, photo retouching, and layout. I’m proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac and PC, and I enjoy turning complex briefs into engaging visuals that communicate clearly.

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Anton Brand Experience
January 1, 2010 - Present
Full-time freelance illustrator providing design, photo retouching, product illustrations, and storyboard work for a variety of clients. Current role.
Graphic Designer, Photo Retoucher, Storyboard Artist, Web Designer at Milestone Group PLC
January 1, 2009 - Present
Design work and all graphics needs on all products; photo retouching and compositing; illustrations for product pamphlets; storyboard artist.
Graphic Designer, Photo Retoucher, Storyboard Artist, Web Designer at Thirsty Now Beverages
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009
Design work and all graphics needs on all products; designing and updating product websites; photo retouching and compositing; illustrations for product pamphlets; storyboard artist for TV ads.
Graphic Designer, Photo Retoucher, Storyboard Artist at Morris Jones & Co
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Photo retouching and compositing; storyboard artist for TV ads and proposals.
Graphic Designer/DTP Operator at Print A Garment
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Making of positives for automatic t-shirt printing; design work for MTN Gladiator T-shirts; design work for PEP stores.
Graphic Designer/DTP Operator at Zia Afrika
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Making of positives for automatic t-shirt printing; designs for t-shirts.
Graphic Designer/DTP Operator at Ad Art Screenprinters
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Making positives for automatic screenprinting machines; computer aided cutting of vinyl decals; general design work for Minibus Taxis.

Education

Diploma in Fine Art at Technikon Witwatersrand
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Matric at Randfontein High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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