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Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communications with a specialization in Visual Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. I work as a freelance illustrator and designer dedicated to bringing clients' unique visions to life through my creative skillset. With experience both in-studio and remotely, I collaborate with diverse clients—from Woolworths Australia to Fast Company and Pepsi via Bewilder Studio—delivering engaging illustrations and brand visuals that feel authentic and on-brand.…Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communications with a specialization in Visual Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. I work as a freelance illustrator and designer dedicated to bringing clients' unique visions to life through my creative skillset. With experience both in-studio and remotely, I collaborate with diverse clients—from Woolworths Australia to Fast Company and Pepsi via Bewilder Studio—delivering engaging illustrations and brand visuals that feel authentic and on-brand.

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Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communications with a specialization in Visual Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. I work as a freelance illustrator and designer dedicated to bringing clients' unique visions to life through my creative skillset. With experience both in-studio and remotely, I collaborate with diverse clients—from Woolworths Australia to Fast Company and Pepsi via Bewilder Studio—delivering engaging illustrations and brand visuals that feel authentic and on-brand.…Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communications with a specialization in Visual Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. I work as a freelance illustrator and designer dedicated to bringing clients' unique visions to life through my creative skillset. With experience both in-studio and remotely, I collaborate with diverse clients—from Woolworths Australia to Fast Company and Pepsi via Bewilder Studio—delivering engaging illustrations and brand visuals that feel authentic and on-brand.

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Based in Cape Town, South Africa, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Communications with a specialization in Visual Communications from Vega School of Brand Leadership. I work as a freelance illustrator and designer dedicated to bringing clients’ unique visions to life through my creative skillset.

With experience both in-studio and remotely, I collaborate with diverse clients—from Woolworths Australia to Fast Company and Pepsi via Bewilder Studio—delivering engaging illustrations and brand visuals that feel authentic and on-brand.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at RADIO

October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018

Joined as a junior illustrator and designer in October 2015 within a six-person team. Contributed to company growth as the team expanded to 20 members, and was promoted to mid-level illustrator and designer. Worked as an illustration lead on a 100+ page publication for MacMillan Publishers. Contributed to weekly New York Times icons and projects for clients including Google, Amazon, Walmart, The New Yorker, Kiehls, and Quantcast.

Freelance Designer at Freelance

September 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015

Worked proactively on projects to develop illustrative style and technical skillset between September 2015 and October 2015.

Intern at Studio MUTI

August 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015

Worked on pattern illustration during the internship period.

Freelance Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015

Focused on illustration and worked on skill development from January to August 2015.

Intern at RADIO

December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Interned in December 2014 as part of a small team contributing to icon-driven projects.

Intern at Am I Collective (later Bewilder Studio)

November 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Interned from November to December 2014 working on iconography, illustrating, and designing assets.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed (Freelance)

March 1, 2018 - Present

Independent illustrator/designer delivering bespoke artwork and brand visuals for clients across retail, media, and tech. Collaborated with Woolworths Australia, Consumer Reports, Weight Watchers, Fast Company, Pepsi (via Bewilder Studio), and Luno (via Koto Studio).