I’m an animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University, proficient in industry-standard software—such as TV Paint, ToonBoom, and Adobe Creative Suite—and familiar with professional workflow. I am highly self-motivated, and I believe my strong understanding of animation principles paired with my organisation, stylistic adaptability, and experience working to client briefs makes me an ideal fit for a client-centered animation role. Outside of my university work, I have produced three short films in the past three years and am in the process of creating a fourth. I’m passionate about animation, specializing in dynamic character performance, creature animation, and lip sync, and I’m eager to continue growing in character and environment VisDev.

Thandi Karumazondo

I’m an animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University, proficient in industry-standard software—such as TV Paint, ToonBoom, and Adobe Creative Suite—and familiar with professional workflow. I am highly self-motivated, and I believe my strong understanding of animation principles paired with my organisation, stylistic adaptability, and experience working to client briefs makes me an ideal fit for a client-centered animation role. Outside of my university work, I have produced three short films in the past three years and am in the process of creating a fourth. I’m passionate about animation, specializing in dynamic character performance, creature animation, and lip sync, and I’m eager to continue growing in character and environment VisDev.

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I’m an animation graduate from Nottingham Trent University, proficient in industry-standard software—such as TV Paint, ToonBoom, and Adobe Creative Suite—and familiar with professional workflow. I am highly self-motivated, and I believe my strong understanding of animation principles paired with my organisation, stylistic adaptability, and experience working to client briefs makes me an ideal fit for a client-centered animation role.

Outside of my university work, I have produced three short films in the past three years and am in the process of creating a fourth. I’m passionate about animation, specializing in dynamic character performance, creature animation, and lip sync, and I’m eager to continue growing in character and environment VisDev.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and Animator at WigWag Illustration and Branding
August 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Attentively produced designs in accordance with client briefs, applied alterations as per direction from supervisors. Carefully catered art style including line art preference, colour palette and rendering style. Built rapport with studio members to ensure a cohesive, communicative and supportive environment.
2D Animator at Climbing for All (NTU Live Module)
February 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Worked within a team of animators to produce a short, educational film detailing Makaton Signs for climbers. Facilitated excellent communication between our team and the client for regular ‘check-ins’ and progress updates. Produced five rigs for 2d animation complete with front, side and three-quarter views, and mouth shapes for lip sync.
2D Asset Designer at NTU Graduate Film
February 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Successfully produced a range of 2d Assets for a third year students thesis film in accordance with his particular style, using a select range of brushes, textures and colours in order to correctly fit the film’s visual language. Facilitated an open and frequent dialogue between myself and the director in order to meet requirements.
Director and Character Designer at Collaborative Module (Nottingham Trent University)
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Produced a range of diverse character designs to fit our show concept according to module brief. Coached team members on pitch. Provided effective and communicative direction for team alongside a co-director to maintain consistency and creative output. Studied early 2010s Children’s TV shows in order to mimic the tone we wanted.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Animation - 1st Class Honours at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Magic Forest - Animation Environment Design
    An environment design I produced for an animated short film. illustrator designer visualdevelopment
    uniE621 Little Witch - Character Exploraiton
    A series of character designs I produced for an animated short film in early development stages. illustrator designer characterdesign
    uniE621 Forest at Dawn - Animation Background
    A forest background created for an animated short film, created in Adobe Photoshop by myself. illustrator designer animation
    uniE621 Forest at Night - Background Design
    A background I produced for an animated short film. illustrator designer environmentdesign animation
    uniE621 Character Exploration - short film
    Further character refinement, this was done once the client had agreed on a style that best fit the story's tone. characterdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Short Film Character Exploration
    experimenting with different styles for the client, seeing what fit best for the film's tone. illustrator characterdesign animation
    uniE621 Character Bust
    A small profile image, client commissioned, created in Adobe Creative Suite. illustrator designer characterdesign
    uniE621 Private Commission - Bust
    A profile picture I was asked to create for a client. Created in Adobe Photoshop. illustrator graphicdesigner illustrator