Hi, I'm Reza Cloete, a game developer and technical artist based in Cape Town. I lead the art team at Loud Rabbits for Amanzi, creating shaders and visual effects in Unity and bridging the gap between programming and art to deliver cohesive gameplay visuals. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to build immersive environments and polished visuals. I hold a postgraduate in Game and Interactive Media Design and a Higher Certificate in Game Development and Multimedia Design from the Academy of Digital Arts, with a strong Computer Science foundation from Buren High School. I'm certified in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and Adobe Visual Design, and I'm passionate about crafting visually compelling experiences that align with team goals.…

Reza Cloete

Hi, I'm Reza Cloete, a game developer and technical artist based in Cape Town. I lead the art team at Loud Rabbits for Amanzi, creating shaders and visual effects in Unity and bridging the gap between programming and art to deliver cohesive gameplay visuals. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to build immersive environments and polished visuals. I hold a postgraduate in Game and Interactive Media Design and a Higher Certificate in Game Development and Multimedia Design from the Academy of Digital Arts, with a strong Computer Science foundation from Buren High School. I'm certified in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and Adobe Visual Design, and I'm passionate about crafting visually compelling experiences that align with team goals.…

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Hi, I’m Reza Cloete, a game developer and technical artist based in Cape Town. I lead the art team at Loud Rabbits for Amanzi, creating shaders and visual effects in Unity and bridging the gap between programming and art to deliver cohesive gameplay visuals. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to build immersive environments and polished visuals.

I hold a postgraduate in Game and Interactive Media Design and a Higher Certificate in Game Development and Multimedia Design from the Academy of Digital Arts, with a strong Computer Science foundation from Buren High School. I’m certified in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and Adobe Visual Design, and I’m passionate about crafting visually compelling experiences that align with team goals.

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Work Experience

Editor in Adobe Creative Suite at Academy of Digital Arts, Cape Town, South Africa
October 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Studied and completed Adobe Creative Suite certifications, including Photoshop, Premier Pro, and InDesign.
Technical Artist - Art Lead at Loud Rabbits, Cape Town, South Africa
May 1, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Served as Technical Artist and Art Lead for the game Amanzi. Created visual effects and shaders using Unity shader graph and VFX graph. Managed the art department, overseeing concept art and 3D modelling teams. Bridged communication between programming and art teams.
Editor in Adobe Creative Suite at Academy of Digital Arts
October 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Studied and completed Adobe Creative Suite certifications, including Photoshop, Premier Pro, and InDesign.
Technical Artist - Art Lead at Loud Rabbits
January 1, 2024 - Present
Served as Technical Artist and Art Lead for the game Amanzi. Created visual effects and shaders using Unity shader graph and VFX graph. Managed the entire art department including concept art and 3D modelling teams. Bridged the gap between programming and art teams to ensure smooth collaboration.
Technical Artist - Art Lead at Loud Rabbits
May 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Served as Technical Artist and Art Lead for the game Amanzi. Created visual effects and shaders using Unity shader graph and VFX graph. Managed the art department which included the concept art and 3D modelling teams. Acted as a liaison between the programming and art teams to ensure cohesive development.
Editor in Adobe Creative Suite at Academy of Digital Arts
October 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Studied and completed Adobe Creative Suite certifications including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign.

Education

High School Degree at Buren High School, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Degree in Game Development and Multimedia Design at Academy of Digital Arts, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Degree at Buren High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Degree in Game Development and Multimedia Design at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Degree at Buren High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Higher Certificate in Game Development and Multimedia Design at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
High School Degree at Buren High School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Higher Certificate in Game Development and Multimedia Design at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Postgraduate in Game and Interactive Media Design at Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Visual Design Certification
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Adobe Visual Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
June 3, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
October 21, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Visual Design
October 21, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Video Design
October 21, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
April 26, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
September 17, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Bachelor's Degree
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Editor Certification (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Adobe Visual Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education

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