CHADUKA CHIKHAWO PHIRI

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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.

About

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.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

More experts in Johannesburg South, South Africa

Work experience· 4 roles

3D Animator /Compositor / VFX & Concept Artist · KBCA (Killa a Bee Creative Agency)Nov 2018 – Mar 2025 · 6 yrs 5 mos

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 · Battalion MediaFeb 2018 – Jun 2018 · 5 mos

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 · Flying Circus Animation StudioSep 2012 – Feb 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

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 · Luma Animation StudioApr 2008 – Sep 2012 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Education

Malawi School Certificate of Education (‘O’ Levels) · Malawi School1999
Electronic Analog Certificate · Rand Afrikaans University2000
ICDL Certificate · ICDL2000
Diploma – Graphic Design · 5th Dimension College of Visual Arts2002

Certifications and awards

Malawi School Certificate of Education (‘O’ Levels)1999
Electronic Analog Certificate2000
ICDL Certificate2000 – 2026
Diploma – Graphic Design2030 – 2026

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