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I'm Chaduka Phiri, a multidisciplinary 3D animator, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 15 years of experience across animation, motion graphics, and design. I love bringing characters to life and crafting immersive visuals that tell a story. Based in South Africa, I've collaborated with studios like KBCA, Flying Circus, Luma Animation, and Battalion Media to deliver concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for promos, ads, and TV campaigns. I'm always exploring new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.…I'm Chaduka Phiri, a multidisciplinary 3D animator, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 15 years of experience across animation, motion graphics, and design. I love bringing characters to life and crafting immersive visuals that tell a story. Based in South Africa, I've collaborated with studios like KBCA, Flying Circus, Luma Animation, and Battalion Media to deliver concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for promos, ads, and TV campaigns. I'm always exploring new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

CHADUKA CHIKHAWO PHIRI

3D Animator, Animator, Concept Artist, +2

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I'm Chaduka Phiri, a multidisciplinary 3D animator, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 15 years of experience across animation, motion graphics, and design. I love bringing characters to life and crafting immersive visuals that tell a story. Based in South Africa, I've collaborated with studios like KBCA, Flying Circus, Luma Animation, and Battalion Media to deliver concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for promos, ads, and TV campaigns. I'm always exploring new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.…I'm Chaduka Phiri, a multidisciplinary 3D animator, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 15 years of experience across animation, motion graphics, and design. I love bringing characters to life and crafting immersive visuals that tell a story. Based in South Africa, I've collaborated with studios like KBCA, Flying Circus, Luma Animation, and Battalion Media to deliver concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for promos, ads, and TV campaigns. I'm always exploring new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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I’m Chaduka Phiri, a multidisciplinary 3D animator, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 15 years of experience across animation, motion graphics, and design. I love bringing characters to life and crafting immersive visuals that tell a story.

Based in South Africa, I’ve collaborated with studios like KBCA, Flying Circus, Luma Animation, and Battalion Media to deliver concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for promos, ads, and TV campaigns. I’m always exploring new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

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Work Experience

3D Animator /Compositor / VFX & Concept Artist at KBCA (Killa a Bee Creative Agency)

November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2025

Lead 3D animation, compositing, VFX, and concept art for various projects; responsibilities included 3D modeling, texturing, character animation, lighting, and post-production; collaborated with teams on promotional and concept art deliverables.

3D Animator /Motion Designer / VFX Compositor at Battalion Media

February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018

Delivered National Geographic promos, FOX promos, FIFA promos, and GOtv content; performed 3D packet placements and footage tracking; footage logo cleanups and VFX compositing.

3D Animator / Concept Artist / Compositor / Motion / VFX Artist at Flying Circus Animation Studio

September 1, 2012 - February 1, 2017

Led development of the Silly Seasons pilot; established mocap studio; character design; modeling; texturing; rigging; retargeting mocap; facial animation and lip-sync; lighting. Also contributed to The Inside Job pilot (props design, texturing, animation, rendering).

3D Animator /Compositor / VFX & Concept Artist at Luma Animation Studio

April 1, 2008 - September 1, 2012

Created CG TV commercials and promos (e.g., Hercules Castrol Oil, Aquafresh promo, Flora Seedman, DStV 2010); responsibilities included CG production, storyboarding, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and compositing.