Greetings outworlder! Welcome to my galaxy, filled to the brim with innovation, technology, scientific wonder and entertainment. "Out of the norm" is the name of the game and the weird and wacky are embraced at every turn.…

Stefan Schmid

Greetings outworlder! Welcome to my galaxy, filled to the brim with innovation, technology, scientific wonder and entertainment. "Out of the norm" is the name of the game and the weird and wacky are embraced at every turn.…

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March 1, 2026

Greetings outworlder! Welcome to my galaxy, filled to the brim with innovation, technology, scientific wonder and entertainment. “Out of the norm” is the name of the game and the weird and wacky are embraced at every turn.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern Art Director / Animator at Joe Public
January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
Worked as an intern gaining hands-on experience in art direction and animation.
Jnr Art Director / Animator at Joe Public
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Assisted in art direction and contributed to various animation projects.
Freelance Illustrator / Animator at VML (WPP)
January 2, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Engaged in multiple freelance projects focusing on illustration and animation.
Art Director / Animator at VML (WPP)
January 2, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Art director and Animator on major South African brands and accounts
Chemical Technitian at Plexsa Manufacturing
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Chemical Technician manufacturing RF filters and design work / rebrand for the company including web design , illustration and graphic design
Intern Art Director / Animator at Joe Public
June 30, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Gained valuable experience in creative design and animation during a six-month internship.
Jnr Art Director / Animator at Joe Public
July 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Worked as a Junior Art Director and Animator contributing to various projects for six months.
Freelance Illustration / Animation at VML (WPP)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Engaged in freelance illustration and animation work for three years, collaborating with diverse clients.
Art Director / Animator at VML (WPP)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Served as Art Director and Animator for five years, leading creative projects and animations.

Education

Bachelor of Art at Vega School JHB
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Honours Illustration at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Matric at DHPS Namibia
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Bachelor of Art Creative Brand Communication (Multimedia Design) at Vega School JHB
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Honours Illustration at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Matric at DHPS Namibia
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Bachelor of Art at Vega School JHB
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Honours Illustration at University of Stellenbosch
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Matric at DHPS Namibia
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
Bachelor of Art at Vega School JHB
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Honours Illustration at University of Stellenbosch
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Matric at DHPS Namibia
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Honors In Illustration
January 1, 2018 - December 30, 2019
Honors Degree in Illustration
BA Creative Brand Communication and Animation
January 1, 2014 - December 30, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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