I am a creative and versatile designer with 8+ years' experience across brand identity, digital design, animation, illustration, video editing, photography, print, and social media content. Known for an imaginative, 'out of the box' approach, I am passionate about crafting designs that carry meaning and create real value for their audience. I especially enjoy transforming sketches and illustrations into engaging stories and bringing visions to life.

Chanté Pillay

I am a creative and versatile designer with 8+ years' experience across brand identity, digital design, animation, illustration, video editing, photography, print, and social media content. Known for an imaginative, 'out of the box' approach, I am passionate about crafting designs that carry meaning and create real value for their audience. I especially enjoy transforming sketches and illustrations into engaging stories and bringing visions to life.

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I am a creative and versatile designer with 8+ years’ experience across brand identity, digital design, animation, illustration, video editing, photography, print, and social media content. Known for an imaginative, ‘out of the box’ approach, I am passionate about crafting designs that carry meaning and create real value for their audience.

I especially enjoy transforming sketches and illustrations into engaging stories and bringing visions to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator
February 1, 2026 - Present
From sketching to digitally illustrating stories according to authors' visions. Designing layouts for the book. Creating characters, environments, styles and themes that best suit the story. Designing author announcements graphics for social media. Creating mocks for the book. Producing and editing video content for YouTube catch-up services, social media reels, and promotional campaigns; creating motion graphics and character animations from initial sketches to fully illustrated, animated lesson videos and 3D wall displays for Kids Church. Served as technical director for live services: led media teams, oversaw livestream production, and operated lower-third graphics prepared for live display.
Brand Designer / Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Brand identities for projects and events, including logo design, mock-ups, merchandising, and supporting digital assets. Designed print collateral such as fabric banners, vinyls, road signs, and 3D installations. Managed print production: sourced quotes, maintained supplier relationships, and delivered final artwork for adverts, manuals, signage, and branded merchandise.

Education

Matric at Hoërskool President
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Greenside Design Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other