Hi, I’m Dylan Owen, a versatile creative professional based in Cape Town with a background spanning game development, acting, voice work, gallery management, hospitality, and freelance digital content creation. I thrive on bringing ideas to life across stages, screens, and spaces, whether I’m designing a game concept, performing, or curating a gallery show. I’m known for self-management, a willingness to learn new technical skills, and strong collaboration with teams to deliver high-quality work across disciplines. My theatre background, performance experience, and independent project leadership inform a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to creative projects and client engagements.

Dylan Owen

Hi, I’m Dylan Owen, a versatile creative professional based in Cape Town with a background spanning game development, acting, voice work, gallery management, hospitality, and freelance digital content creation. I thrive on bringing ideas to life across stages, screens, and spaces, whether I’m designing a game concept, performing, or curating a gallery show. I’m known for self-management, a willingness to learn new technical skills, and strong collaboration with teams to deliver high-quality work across disciplines. My theatre background, performance experience, and independent project leadership inform a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to creative projects and client engagements.

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Hi, I’m Dylan Owen, a versatile creative professional based in Cape Town with a background spanning game development, acting, voice work, gallery management, hospitality, and freelance digital content creation. I thrive on bringing ideas to life across stages, screens, and spaces, whether I’m designing a game concept, performing, or curating a gallery show.

I’m known for self-management, a willingness to learn new technical skills, and strong collaboration with teams to deliver high-quality work across disciplines. My theatre background, performance experience, and independent project leadership inform a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to creative projects and client engagements.

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Work Experience

Developer at Jamdole Incubation Program
January 1, 2024 - Present
Selected to participate in the Jamdole program, receiving funding to prototype new game concepts. Builds in independent GameMaker projects from design to implementation.
Independent Game Developer at Barking Dogs / Battle Grid
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Co-developed Battle Grid, selling over 10,000 copies. Contributed to game design, creative direction, production, and publishing strategy. Collaborated with a small team to bring the project to market.
Actor / Voice Actor / Commercial Performer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Appears in national and international ads for brands such as Triss Lotteries, Huggies, Credit Suisse, BKK Oil, and others. Cast as Daddy Pig in the Peppa Pig Live South Africa tour (first run). Voice acting and dubbing for studios including Soundbox, Blend, and AMG (2015-2023). Experience in on-camera performance, live theatre, and voice-over production.
Gallery Manager & Curator at The Gallery at Grande Provence
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Managed gallery operations, curation, artist liaison, and exhibit planning. Oversaw logistics, installation, and visitor engagement.
Gallery / Business Setup – Ground Art Café at Ground Art Café
June 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Assisted with launching a hybrid gallery and cafe. Helped with concept development, curation, layout, and day-to-day operations.
Waiter at Bootleggers
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Worked in a high-volume cafe environment while balancing acting commitments. Customer service, POS operations, and floor management support.
Promotions & Catering at Out of This World Catering
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Promotions work; catering for Out of This World Catering.
Web Site Restructuring at Catalyst Branding
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Freelance & Contract Work - Web site restructuring and reorganization.

Education

Honours Degree - Curatorship at University of Cape Town (UCT)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Honours Degree - Theatre and Performance at University of Cape Town (UCT)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Matriculation at Oakhill School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services