I'm Kutlwano Ndlovu, a concept artist, illustrator and digital designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm currently interning at AlphaVFX in Midrand, where I help with cleanup, editing, compositing, 3D modeling, 3D animation and matte painting for a range of projects, including ShakaImbele and Netflix titles. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing ideas to life on screen. In my studies, I've built a strong foundation in visual design and storytelling through Vancouver Film School's Animation Concept Art program_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), SAE Institute's Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Vega School's Digital Design degree_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I enjoy working on group design pipelines, creating prop, environment, character and vehicle concepts, and applying tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Maya, ZBrush and Adobe XD in team settings.

Kutlwano Ndlovu

I'm Kutlwano Ndlovu, a concept artist, illustrator and digital designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm currently interning at AlphaVFX in Midrand, where I help with cleanup, editing, compositing, 3D modeling, 3D animation and matte painting for a range of projects, including ShakaImbele and Netflix titles. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing ideas to life on screen. In my studies, I've built a strong foundation in visual design and storytelling through Vancouver Film School's Animation Concept Art program_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), SAE Institute's Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Vega School's Digital Design degree_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I enjoy working on group design pipelines, creating prop, environment, character and vehicle concepts, and applying tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Maya, ZBrush and Adobe XD in team settings.

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I’m Kutlwano Ndlovu, a concept artist, illustrator and digital designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’m currently interning at AlphaVFX in Midrand, where I help with cleanup, editing, compositing, 3D modeling, 3D animation and matte painting for a range of projects, including ShakaImbele and Netflix titles. I thrive in collaborative environments and love bringing ideas to life on screen.

In my studies, I’ve built a strong foundation in visual design and storytelling through Vancouver Film School’s Animation Concept Art program_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), SAE Institute’s Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), and Vega School’s Digital Design degree_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). I enjoy working on group design pipelines, creating prop, environment, character and vehicle concepts, and applying tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Maya, ZBrush and Adobe XD in team settings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

DJ at Edikeni
January 18, 2022 - April 18, 2023
DJ'd at events held for African styled restaurant Edikeni which was based in Sandton South Africa
Graphic Designer & Editor at Women on Boards South Africa
September 18, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Edited videos for organizations Instagram and did Graphic design for Instagram promotions of speaking seminar events
Intern at AlphaV FX
January 1, 2026 - Present
Post-production intern responsible for cleanup, editing, compositing, 3D modeling, 3D animation, and matte painting for various projects; assisted with concept art, painting, and editing as needed. Notable work includes contributions to Netflix titles Pathaan and Quantum Leap; collaborated with teams to deliver coherent visuals.

Education

Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering at SAE Institute Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
January 1, 2019 - July 15, 2020
IIE Bachelor’s in Digital Design, Vega School, Johannesburg at Vega School Johannesburg
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Animation Concept Art (Diploma) at Vancouver Film School
August 25, 2024 - August 27, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Digital Design
March 1, 2021 - May 4, 2024
Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering
June 14, 2019 - July 16, 2020
Diploma in Animation Concept Art
August 23, 2024 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Gaming