I am Ethan Kleynhans, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Cape Town. I specialize in conceptual illustration, graphic design, and art direction, with experience across print, digital, and e‑learning media. I enjoy blending traditional illustration with motion design and 3D elements, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, After Effects, and Storyline to craft visuals for brands, campaigns, and educational content.

Ethan Kleynhans

I am Ethan Kleynhans, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Cape Town. I specialize in conceptual illustration, graphic design, and art direction, with experience across print, digital, and e‑learning media. I enjoy blending traditional illustration with motion design and 3D elements, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, After Effects, and Storyline to craft visuals for brands, campaigns, and educational content.

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I am Ethan Kleynhans, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Cape Town. I specialize in conceptual illustration, graphic design, and art direction, with experience across print, digital, and e‑learning media.

I enjoy blending traditional illustration with motion design and 3D elements, using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, After Effects, and Storyline to craft visuals for brands, campaigns, and educational content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DESIGNER/CREATIVE CONSULTANT at Orms Printing & Framing
August 1, 2023 - Present
Performed layout design and photo manipulation. Consulted with clients and set up custom prints.
INTERN ILLUSTRATOR at Sexy Socks
August 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Conceptualized illustrations, illustrated new sock ranges, executed corporate orders, set up technical PDFs for print, and pixelized artwork for machine knit.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Stellenbosch Business School
April 30, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Created e-learning content and interaction design, managed brand alignment based on corporate identity, used Figma for website wireframing, edited videos and motion designs, and facilitated Zoom lecture sessions.
INTERN DIGITAL DESIGNER at Ttro
February 28, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built e-learning courses in Storyline, produced digital assets, created interactions and animations, and built content using an online website builder.
BARTENDER AND WAITER at Bossa Nova
September 30, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Fulfilled drink orders, mixed drinks, took down meal orders, and managed stock and inventory counts.
CALL CENTRE AGENT at Amazon
September 30, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Handled international client inquiries, resolved queries using system, and filed tickets on system.
JOB SHADOWED at Soccer Laduma
June 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Worked closely with company designers, observed processes and daily routines.
BARTENDER at Funky Buddha
December 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Mixed drinks and served customers, managed stock and inventory counts.
EVENT WAITER at Ignite Events
July 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Took orders from event attendees, distributed food and beverages, and managed assigned tables.

Education

Higher certificate at ADA
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Diploma at CPUT
February 1, 2016 - November 30, 2018
Multimedia Studies (Credits) at UNISA
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015

Qualifications

Articulate 360 Training
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021
E-learning Course Creation
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Higher Certificate in Concept Art
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Diploma in Design
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services