Hi, I'm Ndinawe Chamunda, a versatile and imaginative animator with experience in 3D animation, stop-motion, visual effects, and story development. I take ideas from concept through to final production with a strong eye for detail, character performance, and storytelling. I'm passionate about creature design, short film production, and visual creativity. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new techniques, and bringing imaginative worlds to life on screen.…

Ndinawe Chamunda

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Hi, I'm Ndinawe Chamunda, a versatile and imaginative animator with experience in 3D animation, stop-motion, visual effects, and story development. I take ideas from concept through to final production with a strong eye for detail, character performance, and storytelling. I'm passionate about creature design, short film production, and visual creativity. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new techniques, and bringing imaginative worlds to life on screen.…

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Hi, I’m Ndinawe Chamunda, a versatile and imaginative animator with experience in 3D animation, stop-motion, visual effects, and story development. I take ideas from concept through to final production with a strong eye for detail, character performance, and storytelling.

I’m passionate about creature design, short film production, and visual creativity. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, exploring new techniques, and bringing imaginative worlds to life on screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Casual Mail Sorter at Angard Staffing / Royal Mail, Gatwick Mail Centre
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Completed sorting duties in a high-volume, time-critical environment and supported a large team to maintain workflow; demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and consistency.
Christmas Casual Worker at Royal Mail Group, Gatwick Mail Centre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Supported seasonal mail operations during peak demand and performed tasks accurately under pressure while meeting strict deadlines; cooperated closely with team members to support operational flow.
3D Animator & Script Writer at Lost in the Woods
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created 3D animation sequences, lighting and rendering; contributed script writing and story planning to translate concepts into finalized visuals.
Animator, VFX Artist & Compositor at HopeKids Logos
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Developed visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing to integrate CGI with live-action elements, supporting cohesive visual storytelling.
Stop-Motion Animator & Storyboard Artist at Animal Combat
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Creature design, stop-motion animation, and armature planning; created storyboards to guide sequence development.
Animator & Storyboard Artist at Nut Crack
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Script development and storyboarding; executed stop-motion animation workflows.
Director, Animator & Producer at Dire Liger
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Led full production pipeline from concept to final edit; directed animation and managed project production.

Education

MA 3D Animation at Escape Studios
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Animation at Southampton Solent University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
MA in 3D Animation at Escape Studios
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Animation at Southampton Solent University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Animation – Southampton Solent University
September 24, 2012 - April 30, 2015
MA 3D Animation – Escape Studios
February 19, 2024 - February 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Dragonbeasts of Dakota Plains

    A five-part Concept Art series to document four species of dragonbeasts living in the Great Plains of North Dakota and South Dakota in Northern Central North America.
    I created them as part dinosaur and part mammal-like creatures as a personal project based on the
    Jurassic Park Franchise and natural ecosystems, both ancient and modern.
    I also want to improve in Creature Design and Digital Painting to increase my presence in the creative world.

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    paper Ndinawe Chamunda 3D Animator Showreel

    This is my showreel, which showcases my skills as a 3d animator in Maya.