I'm a passionate artist and motion graphics designer with formal training in animation and both 2D and 3D. I specialize in concept art, character design, environment art, and animation production for digital art and traditional media. I was part of a team that was awarded the best animation production for our year at SAE Institute. I work across digital and traditional media and enjoy bringing concepts to life through narrative art and motion. Outside of work, I love video games, esports, martial arts, and writing. I'm excited to enter the gaming industry via animation and concept art, and I constantly seek opportunities to grow and collaborate with fellow artists.

Yastr Pillay

I'm a passionate artist and motion graphics designer with formal training in animation and both 2D and 3D. I specialize in concept art, character design, environment art, and animation production for digital art and traditional media. I was part of a team that was awarded the best animation production for our year at SAE Institute. I work across digital and traditional media and enjoy bringing concepts to life through narrative art and motion. Outside of work, I love video games, esports, martial arts, and writing. I'm excited to enter the gaming industry via animation and concept art, and I constantly seek opportunities to grow and collaborate with fellow artists.

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I’m a passionate artist and motion graphics designer with formal training in animation and both 2D and 3D. I specialize in concept art, character design, environment art, and animation production for digital art and traditional media. I was part of a team that was awarded the best animation production for our year at SAE Institute. I work across digital and traditional media and enjoy bringing concepts to life through narrative art and motion.

Outside of work, I love video games, esports, martial arts, and writing. I’m excited to enter the gaming industry via animation and concept art, and I constantly seek opportunities to grow and collaborate with fellow artists.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Commissioned artwork and animation for clients; proficient in both digital and traditional art, focusing on character and environment design, 2D and 3D animation, and concept art.
Logo Designer / Animator at Neuro & Integrated Psychological Solutions Africa (NIPSA)
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Contract to design a logo for NIPSA and create accompanying logo animations.
Assistant to SAE Lecturer at SAE Institute
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Aided lecturer in a professional animation project at SAE.
Digital Art Tutor at Kodland
April 1, 2026 - Present
Tutoring students online in digital art and animation

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Motion Graphics at SAE Institute, Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Motion Graphics graduate
March 10, 2023 - May 30, 2026
Completed my bachelor's degree

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment