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Jade Pretorius

@jadepretorius

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Dynamic and detail-oriented 3D Animation professional with academic excellence and industry recognit

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a collaborative environment where I can apply my 3D animation skills, contribute creatively, and grow professionally.

I hold a BA Honours in Visual Communication (3D Animation) and was awarded third place in the Most Experimental Honours Project category. I contributed to 'Out of Tune', which was nominated for the Fak'ugesi Awards 2023, showcasing my collaborative and creative skills.

Professionally, I served as a Teaching Assistant at Open Window, providing feedback and technical support. I also worked as an Animation Generalist at Angelcy, transforming creative briefs into dynamic animations. Additionally, I interned at Bugbox, focusing on environmental lighting and quality assurance.

I am proficient in Blender, Maya, ZBrush, and Adobe CC, with experience in creating digital assets for blockchain-based NFT marketplaces. My organizational skills and problem-solving abilities complement my creative approach to animation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

3D Animation Teacher’s Assistant

Open Window

Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)

Provided constructive feedback and technical support to first-year students while assisting with course instruction and curriculum delivery.

Teaching Assistance Feedback Technical Support Curriculum Development Communication

Animation Intern

Animation SA

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)

Completed a 6-month training course covering the animation pipeline from pre-production to post-production, learning tools like Blender and Unreal Engine.

Animation Pipeline Blender Unreal Engine Pre Production

Animation Generalist

Angelcy Band Messengers

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)

Created engaging visual content and tailored solutions for client projects by transforming creative briefs into dynamic animations.

Animation Motion Design Creative Briefs

Lighting Artist Intern

Bugbox

Jan 2023 - Feb 2023 (1 month)

Specialized in Webtoon production, focusing on environmental lighting and rendering, optimizing scenes, and ensuring quality assurance.

Light Render Scene Optimization Quality Assurance Webtoon Production

3D Modelling Intern

Wondermerk

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

Created high-quality digital assets for a blockchain-based NFT marketplace using Blender.

Digital Assets Blockchain NFT Marketplace Blender

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Open Window

Bachelor of Arts Honours, Visual Communication

2022 - 2023

Activities and societies: Key achievements include third place in the Most Experimental Honours Project category and contribution to 'Out of Tune', nominated for the Fak'ugesi Awards 2023.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication with a focus on 3D Animation, achieving academic excellence and recognition in the field.

The Animation School

Diploma in Digital Animation, Digital Animation

2020 - 2022

Pursued a Diploma in Digital Animation, covering the animation pipeline from pre-production to post-production, with training in Blender, Unreal Engine, and Adobe CC.