I’m Chadley Muller, an animator and technical director based in Cape Town, where I build high-quality 2D character animation and motion design for games, short films, and interactive web experiences. I’ve spent more than a decade leading animation from early storyboarding through character rigging, production, and final delivery—always aiming for clear visuals, smooth workflows, and strong collaboration across disciplines. In 2025 I founded Patchwork Animation to bring purpose-driven 2D animation to startups and global brands, including explainer videos, brand films, and interactive Lottie/Rive work. My background spans Toon Boom and After Effects pipelines, rigging and compositing, and end-to-end project direction—alongside hands-on production—supported by modern AI-assisted tools when they meaningfully improve speed and iteration.…

Chadley Muller

I’m Chadley Muller, an animator and technical director based in Cape Town, where I build high-quality 2D character animation and motion design for games, short films, and interactive web experiences. I’ve spent more than a decade leading animation from early storyboarding through character rigging, production, and final delivery—always aiming for clear visuals, smooth workflows, and strong collaboration across disciplines. In 2025 I founded Patchwork Animation to bring purpose-driven 2D animation to startups and global brands, including explainer videos, brand films, and interactive Lottie/Rive work. My background spans Toon Boom and After Effects pipelines, rigging and compositing, and end-to-end project direction—alongside hands-on production—supported by modern AI-assisted tools when they meaningfully improve speed and iteration.…

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I’m Chadley Muller, an animator and technical director based in Cape Town, where I build high-quality 2D character animation and motion design for games, short films, and interactive web experiences. I’ve spent more than a decade leading animation from early storyboarding through character rigging, production, and final delivery—always aiming for clear visuals, smooth workflows, and strong collaboration across disciplines.

In 2025 I founded Patchwork Animation to bring purpose-driven 2D animation to startups and global brands, including explainer videos, brand films, and interactive Lottie/Rive work. My background spans Toon Boom and After Effects pipelines, rigging and compositing, and end-to-end project direction—alongside hands-on production—supported by modern AI-assisted tools when they meaningfully improve speed and iteration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder, Animation and Technical Director at Patchwork Animation (Pty) Ltd
November 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and leads a Cape Town animation studio delivering end-to-end 2D animation for clients including Sea Monster Entertainment, ōhu, Hailr, Noble Pictures, Kyk Net Silwerskermfees, Doxim, and MOMworks. Directs projects from storyboard and character design through rigging (After Effects, Toon Boom, Rive), 2D animation, motion graphics, and post-production. Defines visual direction and production workflows while staying hands-on in storyboarding and animation.
Animation Director at Sea Monster Entertainment
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Led all animation initiatives across games, animated explainers, advertisements, short films, and serialized educational content. Directed animation production from storyboard through final delivery, coordinating teams across rigging, animation, compositing, and post. Delivered animation direction for clients including Toon Boom, Canonical, and financial institutions.
Animator at Sea Monster Entertainment
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Provided character rigging and animation for motion graphics, broadcast, interactive work, and 2D game engines such as Unity. Supported production needs across multiple formats including interactive and engine-based content.
Animator at CRIO Mobile Agency
November 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Created animated GIFs for apps and websites and produced motion graphics for advertising campaigns.
Animator / Illustrator at Zapop
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Animated and illustrated for motion graphic training videos and in-store advertising campaigns.
Storybord & 2D Reel Freelancer at Patchwork Animation
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Freelance work in visuals, composition, and concept design to support scripts and production needs, including storyboarding and 2D animation support.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services
    Natiki - Folklore
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