I am a lead motion designer and CGI generalist with over seven years of experience in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. With a proven track record of self-sacrifice, fearlessness in facing challenges, I have led small teams and delivered high-impact visual content for major financial institutions and government foundations, including the Development Bank of Rwanda and Sanlam Allianz. Beyond my visual work, I am a music producer—a hobby that directly informs my professional practice. I believe that combining sound with vision is the most effective way to communicate clearly. My understanding of rhythm and auditory storytelling allows me to synchronize motion with sound seamlessly, creating more impactful messages.

Willie Houtnon

I am a lead motion designer and CGI generalist with over seven years of experience in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. With a proven track record of self-sacrifice, fearlessness in facing challenges, I have led small teams and delivered high-impact visual content for major financial institutions and government foundations, including the Development Bank of Rwanda and Sanlam Allianz. Beyond my visual work, I am a music producer—a hobby that directly informs my professional practice. I believe that combining sound with vision is the most effective way to communicate clearly. My understanding of rhythm and auditory storytelling allows me to synchronize motion with sound seamlessly, creating more impactful messages.

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I am a lead motion designer and CGI generalist with over seven years of experience in character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. With a proven track record of self-sacrifice, fearlessness in facing challenges, I have led small teams and delivered high-impact visual content for major financial institutions and government foundations, including the Development Bank of Rwanda and Sanlam Allianz.

Beyond my visual work, I am a music producer—a hobby that directly informs my professional practice. I believe that combining sound with vision is the most effective way to communicate clearly. My understanding of rhythm and auditory storytelling allows me to synchronize motion with sound seamlessly, creating more impactful messages.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Luganda
Fluent
Kinyarwanda
Fluent

Work Experience

3D graphics generalist at Mucamucura publishing house
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Worked as the main artist on “Nyiragitwa” short animated movie (https://youtu.be/lgEVUmWHVoc) Led the production of “Dreams of Sugira” animated movie (https://youtu.be/CExSCfOTxOg) Worked on the production of “Kanyange na nyiramuryobi” short animated video Worked on “Nkunda kuvumbura” animated video (https://youtu.be/9HHIvq_xFII) Worked on the production of “Injangwe yange” animated video (https://youtu.be/kbZOHbwdsA8)
Motion Graphics Designer at Yato
June 17, 2024 - April 16, 2025
Motion Graphics Designer at Yato
June 17, 2024 - April 16, 2025
Produced high-end visual content and spatial designs for major corporate and governmental institutions. Focused on distilling complex messaging into engaging motion graphics and 3D visualizations for large-scale events. Key Achievements: Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD): Produced professional explainer videos and corporate motion graphics. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sAXLF-IbCE) Sanlam Allianz: Designed 3D venue concepts and presentation motion graphics for the national rebranding ceremony. Imbuto Foundation: Created motion graphics and visual assets for the Art Rwanda - Ubuhanuzi 2nd Edition. Core Skills: 3D Visualization: Venue and conceptual design. Explainer Videos: 2D/3D motion graphics for corporate storytelling. Event Design: Large-scale screen content and brand-aligned presentation assets.

Education

A-level ceritficate at Lakeside College
November 30, 2012 - February 24, 2021
Online Computer Graphics Courses at Online courses
February 25, 2013 - February 25, 2026
I am self taught and I also learnt from various online courses and tutorials

Qualifications

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
January 11, 2011 - February 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE608 Access to finance
    explainervideo It was still a work in progress