I am an animator and illustrator who loves collaborating with others and sharing ideas. I bring curiosity, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project. I learn new software quickly, adapt to varied situations, and enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals. My toolkit includes After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, Krita, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I thrive in team environments that value storytelling and craft.

Dandré Cordier

I am an animator and illustrator who loves collaborating with others and sharing ideas. I bring curiosity, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project. I learn new software quickly, adapt to varied situations, and enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals. My toolkit includes After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, Krita, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I thrive in team environments that value storytelling and craft.

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I am an animator and illustrator who loves collaborating with others and sharing ideas. I bring curiosity, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project.

I learn new software quickly, adapt to varied situations, and enjoy turning concepts into expressive visuals. My toolkit includes After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, Krita, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and I thrive in team environments that value storytelling and craft.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor and Artist at MonaMouse
March 1, 2025 - Present
Editing of longform video and short content. Incorporating audio mixing to compliment visuals as to enhance viewer experience. Designing visual assets and models. Rigging models of live camera tracking.
Mid-Animator at Strika
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Creating motion graphic and character-driven animations. Coordinating with designers and illustrators. Editing and storyboarding of animations and motion comics.
Animator and 3D Generalist at Wicked Pixels
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Animation, modelling of assets, rigging assets, hair/fur grooming, compositing.
Junior Animator at Bewilder
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Character animation for advertisements; storyboarding; rigging; facial animation; lip-sync; animated gifs and stickers for promotional material.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art of Motion Design and Animation (cum laude) at SAE Institute
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Matric at Lydenburg High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

CTIAF Award (Best Traditional, Digital/Multimedia Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - February 15, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Art of Motion Design and Animation (cum laude)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Driver's license
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services