I am a skilled Character Artist and a Creature Designer and sculptor specialising in Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Unreal Engine, and Level Design. I bring life to characters through strong technical skills, visual storytelling, ability, and a keen eye for detail, creating unique, expressive, and visually compelling works, both real-time and cinematic pipelines. During my studies, I have honed my craft in designing engaging characters and have developed an interest in working collaboratively with teams to realize creative projects. My recent job shadowing experience at Chocolate Tribe has deepened my understanding of the animation process and the nuances of bringing stories to life.

Aphiwe Maphumulo

I am a skilled Character Artist and a Creature Designer and sculptor specialising in Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Unreal Engine, and Level Design. I bring life to characters through strong technical skills, visual storytelling, ability, and a keen eye for detail, creating unique, expressive, and visually compelling works, both real-time and cinematic pipelines. During my studies, I have honed my craft in designing engaging characters and have developed an interest in working collaboratively with teams to realize creative projects. My recent job shadowing experience at Chocolate Tribe has deepened my understanding of the animation process and the nuances of bringing stories to life.

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I am a skilled Character Artist and a Creature Designer and sculptor specialising in Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Unreal Engine, and Level Design. I bring life to characters through strong technical skills, visual storytelling, ability, and a keen eye for detail, creating unique, expressive, and visually compelling works, both real-time and cinematic pipelines.

During my studies, I have honed my craft in designing engaging characters and have developed an interest in working collaboratively with teams to realize creative projects. My recent job shadowing experience at Chocolate Tribe has deepened my understanding of the animation process and the nuances of bringing stories to life.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Job Shadowing at Chocolate Tribe
January 1, 2025 - Present
I assisted seasoned animators and learned about the animation industry over the course of two weeks.
Animation Intern at Studio XYZ
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
I worked on various animation projects, aiding in character design and environmental modeling, while gaining industry experience.
Job Shadowing at Chocolate Tribe
March 1, 2022 - Present
Assisted in various animation projects, learning the intricacies of character design and animation workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art at The Animation School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Animation at The Animation School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education