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 Art Tutor at Kodland
April 1, 2026 - Present
Tutoring students online in digital art and animation
Assistant to SAE Lecturer at SAE Institute
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Aided lecturer in a professional animation project at SAE.
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.
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.

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