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I am an experienced creative at the forefront of Concept Art education in South Africa. I relish a challenge and aim to combine artistic skill with strategic and logical thought. My work is heavily inspired by all things magical and fantastical, as well as real-world research and I aim for excellence in everything I do.…

Carla Kirsten

Concept Artist, Illustrator, Designer, +3

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I am an experienced creative at the forefront of Concept Art education in South Africa. I relish a challenge and aim to combine artistic skill with strategic and logical thought. My work is heavily inspired by all things magical and fantastical, as well as real-world research and I aim for excellence in everything I do.…

Available to hire

I am an experienced creative at the forefront of Concept Art education in South Africa. I relish a challenge and aim to combine artistic skill with strategic and logical thought.

My work is heavily inspired by all things magical and fantastical, as well as real-world research and I aim for excellence in everything I do.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Department at Concept Art Academy of Digital Arts

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead and manage a team of lecturers, develop course content and curriculum, oversee quality assurance, deliver lectures, and mentor students within the Concept Art programme.

Course Coordinator at Concept Art Academy of Digital Arts

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Managed administrative tasks to ensure smooth delivery of the Concept Art programme, facilitated lectures, and developed teaching and learning materials.

Freelance Concept Artist at Rave Growl

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Conceptualised, executed and rendered environments for client projects under tight deadlines; gained experience working remotely and refined time-management and adherence to style briefs.

Teacher's Assistant & Junior Lecturer at Academy of Digital Arts

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Assisted with lectures and student support, contributing to teaching and learning material development and providing feedback sessions to students.

Digital Artist & Biological Illustrator at OLSPS Marine

July 1, 2020 - Present

Produced digital artworks and biological illustrations; engaged in both research illustration and visual storytelling; worked remotely, developing strong time-management and self-discipline.

Teachers Assistant & Junior Lecturer at Academy of Digital Arts

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Assisted in delivering lectures, supported students, and contributed to curriculum delivery as a junior lecturer and teaching assistant.