Chris Pieterse

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Hi, I’m Chris Pieterse, a 2D animator, director, and illustrator based in Helsinki.

About

Hi, I’m Chris Pieterse, a 2D animator, director, and illustrator based in Helsinki. Over the past decade I’ve built and led animation teams for Netflix shows, advertising campaigns, and training videos, blending storytelling with strong visual design. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging visuals that entertain and inform, from concept to delivery.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

Animation Lead · Gigglebug Entertainment OyAug 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Led animation and retake efforts on the Super Duper Bunny League for Nickelodeon; oversaw animation quality and retakes.

Animator/ Director · FreelanceOct 2021 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Co-directed and animated an eight-part explainer video series for Mindfulness in the Workplace for KnowBe4 Africa; completed freelance animation work for Pijama Films.

Animation Director · KnowBe4 AfricaMay 2018 – Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Directed and produced animated video content from concept through final delivery; led storyboarding, animation, and editing for explainers and promotional videos; co-designed visual assets to support project goals and brand identity.

Senior Animator · Warner BrothersOct 2017 – Apr 2018 · 7 mos
Animator and Illustrator · FreelanceMay 2011 – Oct 2017 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Animator · Clockwork ZooAug 2009 – May 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education

Advanced Diploma in Animation and New Media · AFDA - Cape Town, South Africa2006 – 2008
Master of Arts in Animation (1 Year) · AFDA - Cape Town, South Africa2020 – 2021

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