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Ndinawe Chamunda
Ndinawe Chamunda
Animator and Artist
Crawley, United Kingdom

Summary

I am a versatile and dedicated 3D Animator and Creative Producer with a strong foundation in both technical production and high-volume operational environments.

With an MA in 3D Animation from Escape Studios and over a decade of experience across various animation mediums, I specialise in taking complex concepts through the entire production pipeline—from scriptwriting and storyboarding to final rendering and post-production.

My expertise spans a wide range of industry-standard software, including Maya, Blender, and the Adobe Creative Suite, with a particular passion for creature design and narrative storytelling. Beyond my artistic technical skills, I bring a unique level of professional reliability and adaptability honed over years of experience in time-critical, team-oriented roles.

Whether directing independent projects or collaborating within a studio team, I am committed to delivering high-quality, impactful visual content with precision and a positive, problem-solving mindset.

Skills

CompositingConcept ArtStoryboarding3D AnimationStop-Motion AnimationVisual EffectsSketchingDrawingCharacter DesignCreature DesignDigital PaintingIllustrationSculptingArtStorytellingWritingScreenwritingCGIICT

Software proficiency

After Effects
After Effects
Blender
Blender
Illustrator
Illustrator
Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
Premiere
Premiere
Audition
Audition
Celtx
Celtx
ZeroDraft Core
ZeroDraft Core
Stop Motion Pro
Stop Motion Pro
Krita
Krita
Affinity
Affinity

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Experience

  • Intern Animator at ElCode
    GB
    December 2025 - January 2026

    I worked voluntarily as an Intern for ElCode, a multidisciplinary studio where independent creators come together to make ideas real. The Manager has given me a task to create a set of storyboards, which involves one of the original characters for an animation. I did the storyboard thumbnails with a traditional approach by pencil, and then produced the final storyboards with a free digital painting software called Krita. My remote work with ElCode ended when the animation production was paused.

  • Animation Designer/Creator at Voluntary
    Crawley, United Kingdom
    April 2016 - April 2018

    Created storyline, character design, sets, and props based on client specifications. Closely performed with audio

    sound design students for the success of projects.

    ● Credited for meeting project deadlines and surpassing clients’ expectations.

    ● Delivered animated short film projects as per specific client requirements.

    ● Generated stop motion film while expertly managing all project lifecycle phases.

    ● Built professional communication and animation skills.

  • Prop Maker at Pew36 Animation Studios
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    May 2014 - July 2014

    I undertook work experience during my degree studies.

    I worked closely with my tutors in their company.

    I was responsible for getting the tasks done and made the required props.