I’m seeking a part-time remote role where I can apply my strengths in visual storytelling, design strategy, and creative synthesis. I’m especially drawn to purpose-driven teams working in wellness, regeneration, or future-forward tech. The ideal role values intuition alongside intelligence, and allows me to contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact.
Dene Theron
@denetheron
Creative synthesist blending design, storytelling & systems for meaningful, future-facing work.
What I'm looking for
I'm a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience across visual storytelling, animation, brand identity, and content strategy. With a Master’s in Illustration and a career spanning agencies, startups, and independent projects, I bring a unique blend of artistry, intuition, and strategic thinking to every role.
My work centers around clarity, meaning-making, and beautiful communication. I’ve built illustrated brands from the ground up, crafted motion graphics and digital campaigns, and contributed to information design for purpose-driven organizations. I’m currently expanding my practice into systems thinking, regenerative design, and AI-enhanced creative workflows—where design meets intelligence, and strategy meets soul.
I'm especially drawn to roles that are remote-first, collaborative, and values-driven—ideally at the intersection of wellness, technology, and a more regenerative future. I’m excited to contribute my creative voice to teams shaping meaningful, future-forward change.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Interdisciplinary Design
Lucy&Claire
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
In recent months, I’ve worked on short-term roles involving the visualization of complex information through storytelling, analysis and pattern recognition. These experiences deepened my interest in interdisciplinary design and sparked a growing focus on visual synthesis, systems thinking, and insight-driven work.
Creative Business & Freelancer
Radishandlime
Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Founded an illustration-based brand rooted in slow living, seasonal rhythms, and sustainability. Designed homeware products, handmade packaging, and crafted all visual assets, from product design to photography and storytelling. Built and maintained the Squarespace site, blog content, and Pinterest/Instagram content strategy. The project was a creative exploration in conscious, values-led living.
Designer & Animator
Big Shots Amsterdam
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)
Created storyboards, illustrations, and animations for branded content and multimedia campaigns. Designed custom visual assets and contributed to the development of visual storytelling strategies.
Designer
WeDigital
Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Developed visual content for brand campaigns and social media, integrating illustration, motion design, and content strategy to boost engagement. Designed across multiple formats—static, animated, and digital—to support cohesive storytelling and build brand identity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Falmouth University
Master of Illustration, Illustration
2022 - 2024
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Master's in Illustration with a thesis on embodied research methodologies and visual storytelling. The program deepened my analytical thinking and expanded my design process into one rooted in research, reflection, and meaningful visual communication. It also seeded a personal practice inspired by seasonal rhythms, systems thinking and conscious living.
Motion Design School
Certificate in Motion Design, Motion Design
2022 - 2022
Studied motion design techniques and principles to enhance visual storytelling in digital media.
SAE Institute
Certificate in Electronic Music Production, Music Production
2017 - 2017
Completed a course in Electronic Music Production, focusing on sound design and music creation.
City Varsity
Advanced Diploma in Sound Engineering, Sound Engineering
2004 - 2004
Achieved an Advanced Diploma in Sound Engineering, covering audio production and engineering techniques.
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