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I'm Okuhle Dladla, a 3D animation artist and music producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I combine hands-on animation craft with storytelling, leading teams on multimedia campaigns and metaverse concepts for brands like BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol through Unbox Galaxies. I have built a practice that blends technical direction with creative direction—designing 3D visuals, storyboard art, and music-driven campaigns. In my spare time, I mentor youth through Teen Outreach Christian Club camps, and I pursue ongoing education in 3D animation and film arts.…I'm Okuhle Dladla, a 3D animation artist and music producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I combine hands-on animation craft with storytelling, leading teams on multimedia campaigns and metaverse concepts for brands like BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol through Unbox Galaxies. I have built a practice that blends technical direction with creative direction—designing 3D visuals, storyboard art, and music-driven campaigns. In my spare time, I mentor youth through Teen Outreach Christian Club camps, and I pursue ongoing education in 3D animation and film arts.

Okuhle Dladla

Music Producer, Animator, Storyboard Artist, +7

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I'm Okuhle Dladla, a 3D animation artist and music producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I combine hands-on animation craft with storytelling, leading teams on multimedia campaigns and metaverse concepts for brands like BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol through Unbox Galaxies. I have built a practice that blends technical direction with creative direction—designing 3D visuals, storyboard art, and music-driven campaigns. In my spare time, I mentor youth through Teen Outreach Christian Club camps, and I pursue ongoing education in 3D animation and film arts.…I'm Okuhle Dladla, a 3D animation artist and music producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I combine hands-on animation craft with storytelling, leading teams on multimedia campaigns and metaverse concepts for brands like BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol through Unbox Galaxies. I have built a practice that blends technical direction with creative direction—designing 3D visuals, storyboard art, and music-driven campaigns. In my spare time, I mentor youth through Teen Outreach Christian Club camps, and I pursue ongoing education in 3D animation and film arts.

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I’m Okuhle Dladla, a 3D animation artist and music producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I combine hands-on animation craft with storytelling, leading teams on multimedia campaigns and metaverse concepts for brands like BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol through Unbox Galaxies.

I have built a practice that blends technical direction with creative direction—designing 3D visuals, storyboard art, and music-driven campaigns. In my spare time, I mentor youth through Teen Outreach Christian Club camps, and I pursue ongoing education in 3D animation and film arts.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Tswana

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Portuguese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist at Patriot Films (under Tumelo Moropa), Sandton

January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Worked as an assistant director and storyboard artist on multiple campaigns. Projects included Vodacom/Vodabucks billboard campaigns (2021), Multichoice campaigns (2021), Yellowbone Productions campaigns (2021), DSTV Insurance campaigns (2021), Bidvest Darling campaigns (2022), and additional promotional shoots. Collaborated with the production team to plan shots, storyboard sequences, and ensure creative alignment with client briefs.

3D Animation Technical Director at Unbox Galaxies, Krugersdorp

January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Led animation direction and concept development for BMW, Anglo American, Sasol metaverse collaboration projects. Served as lead animator and concept developer for Unbox Galaxies Eden Aurora metaverse creation and CTS metaverse development, overseeing VFX concepts and production pipelines.

3D Animation Technical Director at Unbox Galaxies

January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Lead animator and concept development for projects including VFX and animation campaigns; collaborated on campaigns for BMW, Anglo American, Sasol, and other clients; contributed to Eden Aurora metamaverse creation and CTS metamverse development.

Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist at Patriot Films

January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Worked on multiple projects under Patriot Films, including Sunlight Washing Powder commercial and DSTV campaigns; involved in directing assistance, storyboarding, and collaboration with Tumelo Moropa.

Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist at In Common Productions

January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Worked on multiple campaigns at In Common Productions (Rosebank), including Sunlight washing powder (2021), DSTV Go Home Andza (2021), Playgirl deodorant (2021), DSTV Asi Da Shi ubumnandi (2022), Mr Delivery (2022), and 3D/TV campaigns in 2022.

Lead Animator, Voice Over Artist, Music Producer & Concept Developer at Unbox Galaxies

January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Led visual campaigns including Eden Aurora metamverse projects; provided voiceover performance and music production; contributed to concept development.

Lead Animator & Concept Developer at Unbox Galaxies

January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Eden Aurora metamverse creation and CTS metamverse creation and development; leadership in visual campaigns.

Assistant Director & Storyboard Artist at Patriot Films (under Tumelo Moropa)

January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Assistant director and storyboard artist on multiple campaigns, including Sunlight washing powder (2021), DSTV Go Home and Za (Go Home Andza) (2021), Asia Dashi Ubummandi (2022) and Mr Delivery and Shoprite Big Time Savings campaigns (2022); collaborated on creative direction and visual storytelling with Tumelo Moropa at Patriot Films.

Illustration Artist at Mangalani Publishing

August 5, 2024 - April 25, 2025

Designed illustrations for children's books for both educational and entertainment purposes.

Light Assistant at Open Window Institute

January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022

Supported lighting and production workflows on multiple projects at Open Window's Centurion campus; contributed to campaigns and productions for In Common Productions and various client projects.

Lead Animator & Concept Developer at Unbox Galaxies

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Led animation and concept development for metamaverse projects, including BMW, Anglo American, and Sasol collaborations; contributed to Eden Aurora metamaverse creation and CTS metamverse development; served as voiceover artist and music producer for visual campaigns.