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I’m Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi, a freelance 3D visual artist and graphic designer focused on creating high-quality renders, motion graphics, and marketing visuals. Over the years I’ve worked across architectural visualisations, automotive decal/print design support, and online digital spaces—building and maintaining content that helps brands present ideas clearly and professionally. I enjoy turning complex concepts into polished, engaging visuals, from interior/exterior walkthroughs and scene layout to print and campaign artwork. I’ve contributed to both small teams and client projects locally and internationally, and I’m always eager to improve my workflow, collaborate effectively, and deliver work that matches real business goals.…I’m Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi, a freelance 3D visual artist and graphic designer focused on creating high-quality renders, motion graphics, and marketing visuals. Over the years I’ve worked across architectural visualisations, automotive decal/print design support, and online digital spaces—building and maintaining content that helps brands present ideas clearly and professionally. I enjoy turning complex concepts into polished, engaging visuals, from interior/exterior walkthroughs and scene layout to print and campaign artwork. I’ve contributed to both small teams and client projects locally and internationally, and I’m always eager to improve my workflow, collaborate effectively, and deliver work that matches real business goals.

Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi

3D Visualizer, 3D Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi, a freelance 3D visual artist and graphic designer focused on creating high-quality renders, motion graphics, and marketing visuals. Over the years I’ve worked across architectural visualisations, automotive decal/print design support, and online digital spaces—building and maintaining content that helps brands present ideas clearly and professionally. I enjoy turning complex concepts into polished, engaging visuals, from interior/exterior walkthroughs and scene layout to print and campaign artwork. I’ve contributed to both small teams and client projects locally and internationally, and I’m always eager to improve my workflow, collaborate effectively, and deliver work that matches real business goals.…I’m Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi, a freelance 3D visual artist and graphic designer focused on creating high-quality renders, motion graphics, and marketing visuals. Over the years I’ve worked across architectural visualisations, automotive decal/print design support, and online digital spaces—building and maintaining content that helps brands present ideas clearly and professionally. I enjoy turning complex concepts into polished, engaging visuals, from interior/exterior walkthroughs and scene layout to print and campaign artwork. I’ve contributed to both small teams and client projects locally and internationally, and I’m always eager to improve my workflow, collaborate effectively, and deliver work that matches real business goals.

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I’m Nkululeko Wellington Buthelezi, a freelance 3D visual artist and graphic designer focused on creating high-quality renders, motion graphics, and marketing visuals. Over the years I’ve worked across architectural visualisations, automotive decal/print design support, and online digital spaces—building and maintaining content that helps brands present ideas clearly and professionally.

I enjoy turning complex concepts into polished, engaging visuals, from interior/exterior walkthroughs and scene layout to print and campaign artwork. I’ve contributed to both small teams and client projects locally and internationally, and I’m always eager to improve my workflow, collaborate effectively, and deliver work that matches real business goals.

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance 3d Artist and Graphic Designer at Self Employed (Freelance)

April 1, 2026 - Present

Designed and delivered print artwork, T-shirt designs, motion graphics, and 3D visualisations for a mix of local and international clients. Supported client needs end-to-end by producing visual assets for marketing and branding purposes, coordinating project requirements, and adapting designs to different formats (print and digital).

3d Artist and Graphic Designer at My Africa Sport Consulting

February 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Maintained and developed a 3D virtual mall, including designing and updating new stores and merchandise for clients. Also supported website development and ongoing maintenance, created an online TV channel (WIX), and created/updated WIX web pages. Produced video editing for adverts, and created motion graphics used in marketing and presentation material.

Freelance 3d Artist and Graphic Designer at Self Employed (Freelance)

November 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025

Produced a variety of 3D visualisations and graphic assets for multiple clients, including print and T-shirt artwork, as well as motion graphics. Worked with client requirements for both local and international projects and delivered visual content suitable for marketing and brand presentation.

3D Visualiser (Architectural Visualisations) at Relentless Designs

October 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Worked as part of a two-person team on architectural visualisations for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Handled most of the workload and began learning Corona Renderer to improve rendering workflows. Produced interior and exterior rendering with scene setup and layout as part of deliverables.

3D Creative Designer (Automotive Industry) at Cgi-Visal International

May 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Collaborated in a 4-person team to create and rework 2D and 3D artwork used for automotive decals and related applications. Learned Corel Draw and gained deeper understanding of print processes for screen printing and decal applications. Supported marketing efforts and delivered designs for decals, Kromex, stripes, badges, and other printable elements.

3D Artist (Architectural Visualisations) at Visual Renders.

June 1, 2018 - April 30, 2023

Worked in a multi-disciplinary team (architects, interior designers, and 3D artists) producing architectural visualisations in Vray. Responsibilities included 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, animation, rendering, and composition/post-production in Photoshop and After Effects. Delivered exterior renderings, interior renders, and exterior/interior animated walkthroughs for clients.

Graphic Designer at Dengil Promotional Gifts

August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018

Created and prepared branded artwork for promotional and corporate materials, including diary covers and inserts, and marketing presentations. Produced layout and design mock-ups, handled artwork preparation for branding, and supported banner and website catalogue updates.

Graphic Designer at Decoman Warehouse

August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017

Performed design and marketing related work for the company, including product photography and catalogue layout. Created brochures, flyers, newspaper ads, product catalogues, and seasonal office decoration concepts. Produced marketing collateral to support product and brand visibility.

3D Generalist and Compositor (3D Developer) at Simulated Training Solutions

February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014

Worked within a large design/3D development team producing 3D assets and compositing for training simulations. Responsible for modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, and compositing tasks. Supported simulations for training programmes used by multiple mining-related clients.

Graphic Designer at Zisukumeleni Enterprises

June 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Designed marketing materials and corporate identities for clients, primarily for smaller companies. Produced logos, letterheads, brochures, adverts, banners, and signage for brand communication and marketing needs.

Junior 3D Generalist and Graphic Designer at D3 Designs and illustrations

February 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012

Created and posed 3D models for shots intended for compositing into comic strip work. Responsibilities included modelling, texturing, rigging, compositing, and scene setup for deliverables.

Freelance 3D Generalist at General Post Freelance

February 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011

Completed freelance 3D work for broadcast TV, including modelling, texturing, animation, and compositing for video content requirements.

3D Generalist (Adventures in Zambezia) - Intern/Contract at Triggerfish Animation Intern

April 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011

Completed an internship under the Zambezia programme and later worked on a short contract. Learned XSI at a basic level and contributed to feather system work, point caching, and scene setup. Delivered 3D modelling, texturing, scene setup, and point cache tasks during the production cycle.

Junior 3D Generalist and Graphic Designer at ATTV

March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Worked in a small team producing broadcast TV content and VFX. Duties included 3D animation, modelling, texturing, rigging, VFX, compositing, and motion design for client and event-related content. Contributed to deliverables for various broadcast and training video projects.

Junior Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at Thetha Media

November 1, 2007 - February 28, 2008

Designed and laid out magazine publications ranging from 34 to 72 pages, including hardware and FMCG retailer content. Produced printed advert designs, magazine cover designs, and magazine layouts for multiple publications.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Bondled Home Loans

June 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007

Created corporate identity and company marketing materials including letterheads and business cards. Produced logo, flyers, letterheads, and business cards as part of a freelance project.