I'm Thapelo Alexander Poone, a South African creator blending animation, illustration, game design, and writing. I love turning imagination into visuals, whether digital or traditional, and I enjoy shaping characters and stories with a friendly, collaborative approach. Through freelancing and personal projects, I've learned to think creatively from multiple angles and to adapt to different teams and styles. I'm eager to grow my skills, contribute to innovative IPs, and help bring ideas to life in games, comics, and multimedia experiences.…

Thapelo Alexander Poone

I'm Thapelo Alexander Poone, a South African creator blending animation, illustration, game design, and writing. I love turning imagination into visuals, whether digital or traditional, and I enjoy shaping characters and stories with a friendly, collaborative approach. Through freelancing and personal projects, I've learned to think creatively from multiple angles and to adapt to different teams and styles. I'm eager to grow my skills, contribute to innovative IPs, and help bring ideas to life in games, comics, and multimedia experiences.…

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I’m Thapelo Alexander Poone, a South African creator blending animation, illustration, game design, and writing. I love turning imagination into visuals, whether digital or traditional, and I enjoy shaping characters and stories with a friendly, collaborative approach.

Through freelancing and personal projects, I’ve learned to think creatively from multiple angles and to adapt to different teams and styles. I’m eager to grow my skills, contribute to innovative IPs, and help bring ideas to life in games, comics, and multimedia experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Game Design
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Blender
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Final Cut Pro X
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Unity 3D
Expert
3D Model
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
C#
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Tswana
Intermediate

Work Experience

2D Character and Animation Specialist at EUtech Chambers
March 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for 2D character design and animation pipelines, contributing to project assets and animation workflows.
Video Games Incubation Specialist at Digital Labs Africa
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Supported game incubation programs, assisting with design, prototyping, and project development coordination.
Lead Game Designer and Artist at Dream Shards
April 30, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Led game design and art direction during incubation of projects within the Shattered Universe IP.
Claims Advisor at Outsurance
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Produced visual assets for insurance claims processes and advertising materials.
Storyboard Artist and Animator (Internship) at Tshimologong Animation Studio
August 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Storyboard and animation support for projects during internship.
C# Game Developer at Blue Pixel Studio
December 31, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Developed game features using C# and integrated assets into gameplay pipelines.
Junior Graphic Designer (Internship) at Wink Digital Design
December 31, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Assisted with graphic design tasks, branding, and layout designs during internship.
Freelance Illustrator, Graphic & Motion Designer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance work across illustration, graphic design, and motion design for various clients and personal projects.

Education

Bachelor of Film Arts Degree at The Open Window Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
National Senior Certificate at Maryvale College
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    paper The Traveller webcomic Episode 7 (Part 3)
    Episode 7 (part 3) of The traveller webcomic - a comic I have been working on solo for a number of years. It tells the story of a teen who uses gaming as a way to find balance in his life. It's intended to be black and white because of the world it is set in illustrator animator…
    paper The traveller webcomic
    Episode 1 of The traveller webcomic - a comic I have been working on solo for a number of years. It tells the story of a teen who uses gaming as a way to find balance in his life. It's intended to be black and white because of the world it is set in illustrator animator…
    paper The Traveller webcomic

    This is a webcomic I have been working on solo for a number of years. It tells the story of a teen who uses gaming as a way to find balance in his life. It’s intended to be black and white because of the world it is set in