I’m a Digital Design Artist with 2 decades of experience spanning creative direction and direction across graphic design, product design, motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and commercial/music video production. I enjoy building unique, concept-driven marketing content while keeping everything aligned with the brand’s ethos and client goals. I’m comfortable owning projects from concept to final delivery—handling client communication, storyboarding, budgeting, breakdowns, and timelines. With strong studio and team leadership experience, I deliver polished, high-standard creative outputs across digital assets, campaigns, and production workflows.

I’m a Digital Design Artist with 2 decades of experience spanning creative direction and direction across graphic design, product design, motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and commercial/music video production. I enjoy building unique, concept-driven marketing content while keeping everything aligned with the brand’s ethos and client goals. I’m comfortable owning projects from concept to final delivery—handling client communication, storyboarding, budgeting, breakdowns, and timelines. With strong studio and team leadership experience, I deliver polished, high-standard creative outputs across digital assets, campaigns, and production workflows.

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I’m a Digital Design Artist with 2 decades of experience spanning creative direction and direction across graphic design, product design, motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and commercial/music video production. I enjoy building unique, concept-driven marketing content while keeping everything aligned with the brand’s ethos and client goals.

I’m comfortable owning projects from concept to final delivery—handling client communication, storyboarding, budgeting, breakdowns, and timelines. With strong studio and team leadership experience, I deliver polished, high-standard creative outputs across digital assets, campaigns, and production workflows.

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Work Experience

Senior Motion Graphics Artist and Graphic Designer at Boomerang Media
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Ensured all client requirements and deliverables for digital assets were met and delivered on an ongoing basis in a senior motion graphics and graphic design role.
Senior Motion Graphics Artist and Graphic Designer at Boomerang Media (Hampshire UK)
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Ensured all clients' requirements and deliverables for all digital assets were met and delivered on an ongoing basis.
Senior Motion Graphics Artist and Graphic Designer at Boomerang Media
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Ensured all client requirements and deliverables for digital assets were met and delivered on an ongoing basis.
Senior Motion Graphic and Design Artist at Global Financial firm (name not provided)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Full-time senior motion graphics and design role for a global financial firm, producing motion graphic and design deliverables for the organization.
Creative Director at Whites Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire UK)
December 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Managed the creative department in the design and output of all Design, Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Product and Packaging Design, Video Editing, Storyboarding, and conceptualization for Ads and Marketing plans. Directed and conceptualized all shoots, managed collaboration with Chinese production teams for product creation, and successfully launched products. Won the Creativepool Annual 2023 award for design and creation of a Children's Toothbrush.
Creative Director at Whites Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire UK)
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Led the creative department for a cosmetics brand, managing design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product and packaging design, video editing, storyboarding, and conceptualizing ads and marketing plans. Directed and conceptualized all shoots. Controlled product design in collaboration with Chinese production team, ensuring products met creative specifications and were successfully launched and marketed. Awarded Creativepool Annual 2023 gold and people's choice awards for design of children's toothbrush.
Creative Director at Whites Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire UK)
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Managed and facilitated the creative department, producing design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product and packaging design, video editing, storyboarding, and conceptualization for ads and marketing plans. Directed and conceptualized all shoots. Also controlled product design collaborating with a Chinese production team to ensure product specifications were met and successfully launched. Won Creativepool Annual 2023 awards (Gold and People's Choice) for design and creation of a children's toothbrush.
Creative Director (Cosmetics Brand) at Whites Beaconsfield
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Permanent creative director role for a UK e-commerce cosmetics brand. Owned and facilitated the creative department output including design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product/packaging design, video editing, storyboarding and ad/marketing conceptualization. Directed and conceptualized shoots. Also delivered product design work by collaborating with the Chinese production team, testing to spec, launching, and marketing the product according to campaign concepts.
Director and Studio Owner at GDdigitalart
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Directed own studio focusing on creative freedom with concept-driven marketing and deliverables. Managed clients, brands, budgets, deadlines, and a team of designers. Worked on various creative content and marketing elements for notable clients including Prime Circle, Vodafone, Ogilvy, SAB Miller, among others. Led the creative department for Design, Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Product and Packaging Design, Video Editing, Storyboarding, and conceptualization, including directing shoots and managing production and client budgets.
Director and Creative Lead at GDdigitalart
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025
Directed own studio, fostering creative growth and developing a unique style focused on concept-driven marketing and deliverables. Managed clients, brands, budgets, deadlines, and a team of designers. Worked with major brands including Prime Circle, Vodafone, Ogilvy, SAB Miller, Pick n Pay, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, Barclays Bank, Standard Bank, and Nissan. Oversaw design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product and packaging design, video editing, storyboarding, and conceptualization for ads and marketing. Directed all shoots and managed client relations, budgets, and production to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Director / Lead Creative at GDdigitalart
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025
Directed own studio, growing as an individual creative and developing a unique style. Managed client relationships, brands, budgets, and deadlines while leading a team of designers. Delivered all creative content and marketing elements including design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product and packaging design, video editing, storyboarding, and conceptualization of ads and marketing plans. Directed and conceptualized shoots, managing clients, budgets, and production to meet deadlines and standards.
Online Broadcast Editor and Motion Graphics Artist at TMBPC
December 31, 2014 - July 16, 2025
Focused on conceptualization, storyboarding, directing AVs and TV commercials, editing, compositing, and creating Design/3D elements for projects and commercials.
Creative Director / Storyboarding and Directing at TMBPC
December 31, 2014 - July 14, 2025
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AVs, and CI. Storyboarded and directed both AVs and TVCs for retail and high-end clients. Edited, composited and created 3D design elements. Online broadcast editor and motion graphics artist.
TV Commercial Conceptualizer / Editor at TMBPC
December 31, 2014 - July 14, 2025
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AVs, and design CI. Storyboarded and directed AVs and TV commercials for retail and high-end clients. Edited, composited, and created design/3D elements for projects and commercials. Worked as online broadcast editor and motion graphics artist.
Conceptualization and Creative Director at Mediacore
December 31, 2013 - July 16, 2025
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AV's, and Design CI. Storyboarded and directed AV's and TV commercials for retail and high-end clients. Edited, composited, and created Design/3D elements for projects/commercials. Planned marketing and design strategies. Managed a postproduction studio's creative team, ensuring high standards for designs and TV commercials.
Creative Director / Postproduction Studio Manager at Mediacore
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AVs, and CI. Storyboarded and directed commercials for retail clients and high-end companies. Edited, composited, and created design/3D elements. Planned marketing and design strategies. Managed 6 creatives ensuring high-level work and polished TV commercials.
Creative Director / Postproduction Studio Manager at Mediacore
December 31, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AVs, and design CI. Storyboarded and directed AVs and TV commercials for retail and high-end clients. Edited, composited, and created design/3D elements as needed. Planned marketing and design strategies for various companies from corporate identity to TV commercials. Ensured high standards in design and TV commercial outputs by managing a team of creatives.
Online Broadcast Editor & Motion Graphics Artist at TMBPC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Conceptualized TV commercials/AVs and design CI. Produced storyboards and directed AV/TVC productions. Edited/composited and created design/3D elements where budgeted/storyboarded, including online broadcast editing and motion graphics production.
GDdigitalart (Studio Director/Creative Director) at GDdigitalart
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Directed and managed his studio workflow and creative output across design, motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, TV/web commercials and music-video style productions. Worked with brands and clients from concept creation through to marketing deliverables, managing budgets, costing/breakdowns, and deadlines. Faciliated a creative department/team and handled output across design, motion graphics, 3D animation, product/packaging design, storyboarding, shoot direction, and production management to ensure standards were met.
Broadcast & Long Form Film Editor Avid DS at G-Vision
December 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for broadcast and long form film editing using Avid DS, retouching and design builds in Flint, 3DS Max animation, and conceptualizing AV ideas and commercials.
Broadcast & Long Form Film Editor at G-Vision
December 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025
Edited broadcasts and long-form films using Avid DS, performed retouching and design builds, 3DS Max animation, and conceptualized AVs and commercials for clients.
Broadcast & Long Form Film Editor / Designer at G-Vision
December 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025
Performed broadcast and long-form film editing using Avid DS. Conducted retouching and design builds. Created 3DS Max animations. Conceptualized ideas for client AVs and commercials.
Creative Director / Post-Production Studio (Concept & Post) at Mediacore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Focused on conceptualization for TV commercials, AVs, and design CI. Created storyboards and directed AVs/TVCs for retail and high-end clients. Edited, composited, and built design/3D elements as required by budget/storyboards. Planned marketing/design strategies from CI through to TVC delivery. As creative director for the post-production studio, managed a team of 6 creatives to raise post-production quality and ensure polished high-level commercial output.
Broadcast & Long Form Film Editor at G-Vision
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Broadcast and long-form film editor using Avid DS. Performed retouching and design builds in Flint, delivered 3DS Max animation, and developed concept ideas for clients’ AVs and commercials.
3D Animator and Editor at The Video Lab
December 31, 2000 - July 16, 2025
Performed 3D animation using 3DS Max, edited on Henry, and learned Flame for compositing.
3D Animator & Editor at The Video Lab
December 31, 2000 - July 14, 2025
Created 3D animations with 3DS Max, edited video content, and gained introductory experience with Flame software.
3D Animator / Video Editor at The Video Lab
December 31, 2000 - July 14, 2025
Performed 3D animation using 3DS Max. Edited video using Henry. Introduction to Flame compositing.
Design Head, Edit and 3D Department at The Picture House / The Finishing Post
December 31, 1999 - July 16, 2025
Created storyboards, edited in-house corporate segments, headed design, edit, and 3D departments, composited in Flint, and conceptualized AVs and design storyboards.
Lead Design, Edit and 3D Department at The Picture House / The Finishing Post
December 31, 1999 - July 14, 2025
Created storyboards for production house, edited corporate segments, headed design, editing, and 3D department, performed video editing, compositing, and conceptualized storyboards for AVs and design.
Video Editor / Designer at The Picture House / The Finishing Post
December 31, 1999 - July 14, 2025
Created storyboards for production house projects. Edited small in-house corporate segments. Headed up design, editing, and 3D departments. Composited and retouched visuals, and conceptualized storyboards for AVs and design.
3D Animator / Video Editor at The Video Lab
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Worked on 3D animation (3DS Max) and video editing tasks as part of an editing/animation workflow.
Graphic Designer at BCC
December 31, 1997 - July 16, 2025
Designed and conceptualized CI for various companies, developed the graphic design department, and presented concepts and designs to clients.
Graphic Designer at BCC
December 31, 1997 - July 14, 2025
Designed and conceptualized corporate identity for numerous companies, developed the fledgling graphic design department, and presented concepts and designs to clients from larger companies.
Graphic Designer at BCC
December 31, 1997 - July 14, 2025
Designed and conceptualized corporate identities for numerous companies. Developed fledgling graphic design department within a print design company. Presented concepts and designs to clients.
Head of Design, Edit and 3D Department (Storyboards/Edit/3D) at The Picture House / The Finishing Post
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Created storyboards for a production house. Edited in-house corporate segments. Led the design, edit and 3D department; handled video editing and compositing/retouching. Produced AV storyboards and design concepts.
Graphic Designer (BCC) / CI Design at BCC, Graphic Design
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Designed and conceptualized corporate identity (CI) for multiple companies. Worked inside a print design company helping develop an early graphic design department. Presented concepts/designs to clients from larger organizations.

Education

Matric at Bryanston High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Diploma at Johannesburg Art Foundation
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Matric at Bryanston High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Diploma at Johannesburg Art Foundation
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Matric at Bryanston High School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Diploma at Johannesburg Art Foundation
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Diploma in Graphic Design at Matric, Bryanston High School; Johannesburg Art Foundation
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Advanced Character Animation (3DS Max); Advanced Lighting (VRAY) at Johannesburg Art Foundation
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Advanced Character Animation 3DSMax
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Advanced Lighting VRAY 3DS Max
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Qualified Certified Autodesk user
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Advanced Character Animation 3DSMax
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Advanced Lighting, VRAY 3DS Max
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Qualified Certified Autodesk user
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025
Advanced Character Animation 3DSMax
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Advanced Lighting, VRAY 3DS Max
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Qualified Certified Autodesk user
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Certified Autodesk operator
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 1993 - July 21, 2026
Advanced Character Animation (3DS Max) and Advanced Lighting (VRAY) - Certified Autodesk user (Autodesk operator)
January 1, 1994 - July 21, 2026
Qualified Certified Autodesk user
January 1, 2012 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Other, Healthcare, Consumer Goods
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