Hi there! I'm Shantel Jali, a 23-year-old aspiring creative focused on illustration and animation. I value growth in my art and bring imagination to life through dynamic visuals that capture emotion and engage audiences.\n\nInfluenced by a love for cartoons, anime, and novels with vivid world-building, I aim to create art that resonates, inspires, and tells unique stories.

Shantel Jali

Hi there! I'm Shantel Jali, a 23-year-old aspiring creative focused on illustration and animation. I value growth in my art and bring imagination to life through dynamic visuals that capture emotion and engage audiences.\n\nInfluenced by a love for cartoons, anime, and novels with vivid world-building, I aim to create art that resonates, inspires, and tells unique stories.

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Hi there! I’m Shantel Jali, a 23-year-old aspiring creative focused on illustration and animation. I value growth in my art and bring imagination to life through dynamic visuals that capture emotion and engage audiences.\n\nInfluenced by a love for cartoons, anime, and novels with vivid world-building, I aim to create art that resonates, inspires, and tells unique stories.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Communication Design Intern at Mahoriginals Group
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported illustration, design and production tasks; assisted with visual planning, provided social media visuals, and contributed to branding and event materials.
Freelance Model at Open Window Institute (Off Campus)
January 1, 2021 - Present
During school holidays (2021–2024), modelling assignments and collaboration for portfolio development and visuals.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Assistant at Mahoriginals Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided support across illustration and production; assisted with book formatting, illustration, clothing design, and social media visuals; collaborated with photographers on shoot concepts and photo editing; provided creative direction, both in front of and behind the camera.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (Specialising in Illustration and Motion Design) at Open Window Institute
January 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
National Senior Certificate (Matric) at Curro Thatchfield High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Freelance Academy - ALXD designs social media visuals (posts & stories)
January 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Figma Pro Workflow
January 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

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