Hi, I’m Nicole van Dyk. I’m a 2D animator, video editor and social media manager based in Helmond, from Cape Town. I love blending motion, illustration and storytelling to create engaging content for education, brands and campaigns. I’ve built skills across animation, videography, design and social media strategy, delivering polished content from concept through post-production. I’m a collaborative, open-minded creative who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, adapting to client needs, and delivering reliable, on-brand visuals and campaigns on deadline.

Nicole van Dyk

Hi, I’m Nicole van Dyk. I’m a 2D animator, video editor and social media manager based in Helmond, from Cape Town. I love blending motion, illustration and storytelling to create engaging content for education, brands and campaigns. I’ve built skills across animation, videography, design and social media strategy, delivering polished content from concept through post-production. I’m a collaborative, open-minded creative who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, adapting to client needs, and delivering reliable, on-brand visuals and campaigns on deadline.

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Hi, I’m Nicole van Dyk. I’m a 2D animator, video editor and social media manager based in Helmond, from Cape Town. I love blending motion, illustration and storytelling to create engaging content for education, brands and campaigns. I’ve built skills across animation, videography, design and social media strategy, delivering polished content from concept through post-production.

I’m a collaborative, open-minded creative who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, adapting to client needs, and delivering reliable, on-brand visuals and campaigns on deadline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Swimming Teacher at Raha International School Gardens Campus
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Learn to swim lessons for ages 4-12 years old, after school additional lessons and all administrative related responsibilities.
Admin Assistant at Raha International School Gardens Campus
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Support at reception and entering data for the marketing and admissions department.
Marketing & Communication Internship at Raha International School Gardens & Khalifa City Campus Abu Dhabi
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Content Creation for marketing and social media purposes, including animation, videography and illustration.
Canning Manual Design Project at Mother City Canning Co.
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Designing and creation of an in depth canning manual for the company.
Freelance Digital Designer at Raha International School Khalifa City Campus
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Campus mapping project for marketing and communication department. Term round up videos for Primary classes, created with animation and videography.
Social Media Marketing & Content Creator at Mother City Canning Co.
March 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Website design and creation, industrial photography, assistance with canning process, content creation; design, illustrations, animation and informative.
Social Media Manager & Content Creator at GT Wraps
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Filming wrapping of vehicle, motorsport, industrial and interior content, social media management (Instagram, TikTok, Whatsapp & Facebook), post production; video editing and 2D animation, vehicle and motorsport photography.

Education

IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate High School Diploma) at Raha International School
September 1, 2007 - May 1, 2016
BA Fine Arts & Photography at Willem de Kooning Academy (University)
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
BA Motion Design at Cape Town Creative Academy (University)
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Swimming & Water Safety
March 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
First Aid & CPR
March 1, 2016 - January 8, 2026
Photography, Videography & HTML
February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Reader & Scribe / Primary Students
March 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
Digital Marketing Short Course
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other