Hi, I'm HAVUGIMANA Eric, a creative animator and designer with hands-on experience in 3D animation, concept art, and traditional art. Currently, I'm pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation, where I combine my technical skills with storytelling to bring cultural narratives to life. I have experience working on projects that blend Rwandan culture with modern aesthetics, collaborating closely with educators and other creatives to produce engaging educational multimedia content. I'm passionate about cultural preservation through animation and eager to grow as a versatile artist, open to opportunities in global animation studios or internships.

HAVUGIMANA Eric

Hi, I'm HAVUGIMANA Eric, a creative animator and designer with hands-on experience in 3D animation, concept art, and traditional art. Currently, I'm pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation, where I combine my technical skills with storytelling to bring cultural narratives to life. I have experience working on projects that blend Rwandan culture with modern aesthetics, collaborating closely with educators and other creatives to produce engaging educational multimedia content. I'm passionate about cultural preservation through animation and eager to grow as a versatile artist, open to opportunities in global animation studios or internships.

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Hi, I’m HAVUGIMANA Eric, a creative animator and designer with hands-on experience in 3D animation, concept art, and traditional art. Currently, I’m pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation, where I combine my technical skills with storytelling to bring cultural narratives to life.

I have experience working on projects that blend Rwandan culture with modern aesthetics, collaborating closely with educators and other creatives to produce engaging educational multimedia content. I’m passionate about cultural preservation through animation and eager to grow as a versatile artist, open to opportunities in global animation studios or internships.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Beginner
Kinyarwanda
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Rwanda Education Board
September 1, 2024 - June 26, 2024
Designed culturally relevant concepts and environments for educational multimedia. Collaborated with educators to ensure alignment of the art with pedagogical goals, enhancing student engagement. Utilized tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Krita to create impactful educational content.
Concept Artist & 3D Animator at INKURU CRAFT
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Developed concept art as well as 3D character models and animations for cultural storytelling projects. Created animations for kids that blend Rwandan culture with modern aesthetics, using Autodesk Maya, Blender (Basic), Adobe Photoshop, and Krita.
Traditional Painting & Live Sketching at INSHUTI ART GALLERY
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Executed traditional paintings for exhibitions focused on cultural narratives. Conducted live sketching workshops for public events and assisted in teaching art classes for street children.

Education

A2 IN GRAPHIC ART at École d'Art de Nyundo
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization