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Jessica Kasner

@jessicakasner

3D CG artist and digital painter whose 3D key visuals for Pick 'n Pay and TotalSports brought commercial briefs to life.

South Africa

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At Angle Orange / Rendermatic, I created 3D key visuals and Mobile Optimised Images for brands including Pick 'n Pay and TotalSports. I interpreted client briefs, took part in review sessions, and applied feedback using Blender and Cinema 4D.

As a 3D Art Intern at Laguna Games, I created game-ready 3D models using Maya, ZBrush, Rizom, and Marmoset under the Art Director's supervision.

My freelance work includes digital and traditional paintings of portraits, figures, and landscapes. I work in Photoshop and use traditional media including oils, acrylics, watercolor, and gouache.

At The Animation School and Digital Canvas, I communicated daily with students and delivered creative and technical feedback. I also designed lesson plans for stylized portrait painting and provided tech support at Digital Canvas Academy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tech Support Agent

Current

Melon Mobile

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Delivered human-first tech support, solving 50–60 critical cases daily with a 98% solve rate across iOS, Android, and routers. De-escalated high-stress interactions, activated SIM/eSIMs, and translated complex technical processes into English & Afrikaans.

iOS Android Routers

SIM Activation

eSIM Provisioning

Technical Support Client Communication English Afrikaans

Current

Digital & Traditional Painter

Current

Freelance

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Specialized in traditional media (oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache) and digital artwork in Photoshop (portraits, figures, landscapes).

Traditional Media

Oils

Acrylics

Watercolor

Gouache

Photoshop

Portraits

Figures

Landscaping

Game Developer

Clockwork Acorn

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Developed games at Clockwork Acorn.

3D Generalist Intern

Angle Orange / Rendermatic

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Created 3D key visuals and Mobile Optimised Images (MOIs) for major commercial brands including Pick 'n Pay and TotalSports. Interpreted client briefs, participated in review sessions, and executed feedback utilizing Blender and Cinema 4D.

Blender Cinema 4D

3D Key Visuals

Mobile Optimized Images

Client Briefs

Feedback Execution

Event Coordinator & Public Relations Lead

Animation Xchange

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Organized and MC'd monthly industry events in collaboration with Animation SA and CTIAF directors. Scaled engagement from 30 to 150 attendees per event by launching a rotational program across tertiary institutions.

Event Coordination Public Relations Collaboration

Engagement Scaling

Program Launch

Lecturer Assistant & Assistant Lecturer

The Animation School & Digital Canvas

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Communicated daily with 70+ students, delivering creative and technical feedback at The Animation School. Designed lesson plans for stylized portrait painting and provided tech support at Digital Canvas Academy.

Teaching Feedback Lesson Planning

Portrait Painting

Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Animation School

Diploma, 3D Digital Animation

2020 - 2021

Activities and societies: Student Representative & Lecturer's Assistant

Completed a Diploma in 3D Digital Animation, specializing in Look Development and Compositing. Served as a Student Representative and Lecturer's Assistant.