Gerhard Van Wyk

Experience

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  MetropolitanRepublic

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2006

  Intern
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  Self Employed

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Taxi Driver
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  Dieselbrook Brand Consulting

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Junior Designer

  Dieselbrook is an integrated creative agency. From the creation of traditional brand work to advertising and social campaigns, we approach every project with an open mind and a desire to deliver results. We have an uncanny ability to merge all forms of design and communication to deliver a high standard of work that exceeds our clients’ expectations every time.

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  Freelance Marketing and Creative Services

  Dec 2009 - Oct 2015

  Illustrator/ Designer
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  University of Pretoria

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

  Part time lecturer

  The successful information designer (visual communications designer) is a professional, highly qualified person who plays a decisive strategic role in creating the contemporary visual environment. We live in a world in which we are surrounded by words and pictures and it is the designer’s responsibility to provide original solutions to mass communication problems.

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  BILD Architects

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Graphic Designer

  I collaborated with a marketing consultant and we re-imagined the seminal Architect Studio's brand. This was quite the daunting but invigorating challenge since the company has been in business since 1904 with a rich heritage and obvious staying power. We had to balance the fine line of showing adaptation of modern technologies and philosophy but also the maturity that comes from being over a hundred years old.The best part for me was sorting and re-arranging the photo archive. I also got the opportunity to take some photos of buildings that was not recorded in the archive like the Sutherland Astronomical telescopes. Show less

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  Sea Monster Entertainment

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Designer/ Storyboard Artist / UX / Ui

  The Sea Monster team are highly experienced and multi talented 2D animators, game specialists and Augmented Reality (AR) developers working as part of their core team. We bring a balance of business, creative, technical and production skills, and experience. Our culture is dominated by a willingness to solve problems, open communication, a keenness to learn, and an ability to keep any promises made.

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  MUTI

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

  Illustrator

  MUTI is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.We're a dedicated team of illustrators and designers who are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation.

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  Creative Academy

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Lecturer

  The Cape Town Creative Academy is an independent, progressive school of art and design that offers trans-disciplinary degree programmes shaped by the complex demands of the contemporary information economy.

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  STUDIO AFRICANIS

  Mar 2018 - now

  Creative Lead
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  Made by Radio

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Illustrator / Concept Art

  Founded in 2011, with studios situated in London and Cape Town, we offer design based solutions for clients big and small. Our bold and iconic work has given us the opportunity to work with leading brands and agencies across the world.

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  MUTI

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Illustrator

  MUTI is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.We're a dedicated team of illustrators and designers who are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation.

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  Commsor 🦕

  Jul 2021 - now

  Brand designer / Illustrator

  Your network is your net worth. Commsor empowers individuals and companies of all sizes to grow, engage, and activate the networks that drive their growth. From personal networks to community-led to creator-led, Commsor builds tools to help you grow faster, more authentically, and more sustainably through the power of go-to-network.

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  Folio illustration agency

  Jul 2022 - now

  Illustrator

  Folio is a highly regarded illustrators and designers agency, which was established in 1976 - much earlier than most other agencies.Folio is based in London, UK, and as an illustration agency prides itselves on representing illustrators of a particularly high quality and versatility.We look after over 50 artists who cover the entire spectrum of styles. These styles range from classic oil and acrylic painting, water colour techniques, classic airbrush, model making, through to contemporary illustration and digital multi-media. Take a look on the website for the illustrators who are represented for further information and visuals. Show less