BRETT HIRSON

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I am a creative and highly adaptable designer with over a decade of experience in the film industry, now bringing a distinctive skill set to the world of architectural visualisation.

About

I am a creative and highly adaptable designer with over a decade of experience in the film industry, now bringing a distinctive skill set to the world of architectural visualisation. With a foundational background in architecture, I possess an intuitive understanding of space, light, and materiality — translating design intent into compelling visual narratives that communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Joined February 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Education

Projects · 7

Oasis - Amazon Studios Based on the novel, Strange New Things, follows the role of a preacher sent on a mission to a trans-Neptunian planet in aid for a group of colonists. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Maze Runner: The Death Cure - 20th Century Pictures The penultimate instalment in the series follows the gang in search for their friends, freedom and a cure. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Warrior Season 1 - HBO Max In search for his sister a chinese immigrant navigates the challenges of gangs and organised crime in 19th century San Francisco. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Origin - YouTube Premium A group of colonists are unexpectedly awoken on their voyage to a colony world. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Raised by Wolves - HBO Max An android couple attempt to create a colony for human life on a far flung planet after the Earth's demise. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Halo Season 1 - Paramount+ Based on the popular video game, follows the battle between the Masterchief 117 and the invading Covenant armies. TV Television ArtDirection ProductionDesign Design SetDesign ConceptArt

  • Art Director

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Art Director · Self-EmployedJun 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

Overall design and proposal of set builds for film and television including concept design, 3D visualisation and daily site supervision.

Assistant Lecturer · University of the WitwatersrandJul 2015 – Jun 2016 · 1 yr

Teaching and guiding students in digital applications and fabrication techniques, focusing on Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.

Design Collaborator · CounterspaceJan 2015 – Aug 2015 · 8 mos

Contributed to exhibition design and event curation as a founding member.

Design Collaborator · Stefanus Radmeyer ArtistJul 2014 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos
Candidate Architect · Gregory Katz ArchitectsDec 2012 – Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Architectural Designer · Hudu Solar DesignMay 2012 – Dec 2012 · 8 mos
Assistant Stage Lighting Technician · Congo Blue DesignOct 2007 – Oct 2007 · 1 mo

Education· 5

Masters of Architecture · University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg2013 – 2014
Bachelor of Architectural Studies · University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg2009 – 2011
Master of Architecture (Professional) · University of the Witwatersrand2014
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) · University of the Witwatersrand2013

Certifications and awards

Candidate Architect, SACAP2015 – 2017

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