Experience

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  Open Window

  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Lecturer in Communication Design and UX

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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  Stellenbosch University

  • Lecturer

    • Feb 2021 - Jan 2024

    - Lecturer in Visual Communication Design with a particular focus on Illustration, Comics, Picture Books, Drawing, Editorial Design and Visual Narratives. - Coordinator: Honours in Visual Arts Illustration - Postgraduate illustration course- Manager of the Visual Arts Department's Online Learning Management System (LMS) in Moodle. - Designed the information architecture (IA) and overarching UX structure of all Visual Arts online course content- Designed visual identity for different online courses across the various academic offerings in Visual Arts: Visual Communication Design, Fine Arts, Jewellery Design, Illustration and Visual Studies.

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  Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

  • Netherlands

  • External Consultant

    • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Netherlands

    Supervision and mentoring of the MA in Interdisciplinary Arts Final Year Degree Projects for candidates specialising in Narrative and Illustration. This included consultations, technical & practical supervision and providing both conceptual and theoretical feedback.

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  Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

  • Lecturer

    • 2019 - 2020

    Applied Illustration and Design, Art Direction. Responsible for presentations, workshops, practical demonstrations, student feedback and project facilitation in Visual Communication Design, Applied Illustration & Design, and Art Direction.

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  University of Stellenbosch

  • Stellenbosch

  • Lecturer

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2017
    • Stellenbosch

    Lecturer: Visual Communication Design, Illustration, Storytelling, Visual Narratives: Comics, Graphic Novels, Picture books, Editorial Design, Campaign Design, Interactive Design.- Supervisor: BAFA/BAVA (Hons) Theory of Art and Design Research Articles & Dissertations - Supervisor: Honours in Illustration: Narrative illustration Module, Drawing, Research project (Practice and Theory).- Supervisor: MFA/ MPhil /MAVA: Master's Degrees in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Design and Illustration: Research project (Practice and Theory).- Examiner: Internal and External Examiner for Undergraduate and Post-Graduate candidates in Design, Visual Arts and Illustration at SU and external academic institutions

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  Studio Karlien de Villiers

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Owner

    • 2010 - 2016
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Freelance Illustrator and Designer: Client Commissions, Brand Specific Illustrations, Web Design, E-Commerce, Website SEO and Navigation, CMS, Social Media integration: Facebook Business Suite, Instagram Shopping, Shopify E-Commerce Design

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  University of Pretoria

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Lecturer

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    Lecturer: Visual Communication Design, Illustration, Drawing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Visual Narratives, Comics, Editorial Design.

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  Breinstorm Brand Architects

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Illustrator

    • 2003 - 2005
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    Illustrations and visualizations for Advertising Campaigns and Product Branding. Clients include: Nando’s, MTN Mobile Network, Vega School of Design and Marketing, Kulula.com Airlines

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  Open Window

  • South Africa
  • Higher Education
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Lecturer

    • 2000 - 2005

    Lecturer in Visual Communication Design, Layout and Web Design, Drawing, Illustration, Concept Development.

  • Head of Department: Communication Design

    • 2001 - 2002

    Head of Department (HOD): Communication Design. Responsible for Curriculum Design, Course Content, SAQA Course Accreditation with the South African Qualifications Authority, Management of Ad-Hoc Staff and Budgets, Internal and External Examinations

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  Ogilvy & Mather

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Designer: Print, Packaging, Corporate Identity and Advertising Campaigns. Brand Research, Concept Development, and Client Presentations. Clients include: Volkswagen, Old Mutual, American Swiss Jewelry, Jordan Shoes, Mount Nelson Hotel.