I'm a 3D artist and animator with a Diploma in Animation and Interactive Design. I thrive on learning fast, solving challenges, and turning ideas into polished characters, environments, and game assets. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing ideas, and growing together. I'm always exploring the latest industry trends and tools to push the boundaries of what's possible in animation, modeling, texturing, and game development. I'm excited to connect and explore where our paths might intersect.

Stevens Ndawonde

I'm a 3D artist and animator with a Diploma in Animation and Interactive Design. I thrive on learning fast, solving challenges, and turning ideas into polished characters, environments, and game assets. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing ideas, and growing together. I'm always exploring the latest industry trends and tools to push the boundaries of what's possible in animation, modeling, texturing, and game development. I'm excited to connect and explore where our paths might intersect.

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I’m a 3D artist and animator with a Diploma in Animation and Interactive Design. I thrive on learning fast, solving challenges, and turning ideas into polished characters, environments, and game assets.

I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing ideas, and growing together. I’m always exploring the latest industry trends and tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in animation, modeling, texturing, and game development. I’m excited to connect and explore where our paths might intersect.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior 3D Animator / Generalist at Animation SA / DigitalKebulan
July 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Keyframe character animation in Blender and Cascadeur; character modeling and sculpting; environment modeling and asset creation; participated in company game jams; logo design, PBR/NPR texturing, environment and character modelling, rigging and weight painting; experience with GitHub repo workflow; mentored by industry professionals in local SA game development scene.
3D Generalist at WITS Tshimologong / Time Coders Game Studio
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Sole 3D artist tasked with creating assets for indie game Lost Dynasties; worked under tight deadlines; used Blender, Cascadeur and Godot; showcased work at Comic Con JHB 2024; Fak'gesi 2024 game jam winner; showcased at Back to The City festival 2024; represented DigitalKebulan at Africa Games Week 2024; interacted with industry experts; experienced with GitHub repo workflow; experimented with AI tools and motion capture in Cascadeur; roles included character modelling, animation, asset and environment modelling.

Education

Diploma in Animation and Interactive Design at City Varsity Johannesburg
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment