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Known for crafting captivating visuals and pushing boundaries, collaborating on high-profile campaigns and projects, merging artistry with technology seamlessly.

Tim van Niekerk

Digital artist
With over 15 years of professional experience, I am a highly skilled artist and storyteller specializing in the full-stack post-production pipeline. My passion lies in creating captivating visual experiences through innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Throughout my career, I have developed a diverse set of strengths that set me apart in the industry. I am known for my artistry and inventive approach, always striving to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. My ability to tell compelling stories allows me to connect with audiences on a deeper level.

I have a proven track record of working on high-profile campaigns and projects. As the lead editor and animator for Michelle Obama's WWAV campaign, I received both Gold and Silver Telly Awards in 2021, showcasing my talent for crafting impactful visuals. I also served as the lead editor and animator for Tom Steyer's Democratic caucus campaign in 2020, further honing my skills in the political landscape.

One of my notable achievements was designing an NFT collection of 500,000 unique digital collectibles for Snoop Dogg. Additionally, I led the VFX and executed a variety tasks for a small team through the entire  full-stack 3D pipeline for Snoop Dogg's "Crip Ya Enthusiasm" Unreal Engine music video, showcasing my technical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

I am proficient in a wide range of software, including Unreal Engine,  Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and many others. My mastery of various skills such as modeling, rendering, animation, VFX, and sound design allows me to handle complex projects from start to finish.

Beyond my current expertise, I have a strong desire to continuously explore and adapt to new technologies. I am particularly interested in expanding my knowledge in game engine development, virtual and augmented reality (XR), AI NPC development, and programming languages like C++ and Python. These areas present exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. As a team player with a strong work ethic, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can align myself with a vision and contribute my expertise to bring it to life. I am committed to delivering excellence and efficiency through well-defined workflows and execution strategies.

If you're looking for an experienced professional who can seamlessly blend artistry, storytelling, and technical expertise, let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to create remarkable visual experiences together.
Certifications
unreal fellowship
Epic Games
HOUDINI ESSENTIALS
(In Progress)
Rebelway

Experience

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Freelance

Digital ARTIST // Art director

2022 - present
WWAV + Atlanta Dream - CNN spot
Foxxtecca Event Graphics
John Forte - You Are Home / You Are Loved music Video
Mr. Takumoto - The World is on Fire
BlackPac - Biden Spot
C.S. Lewis - "Boxen" P.O.C. (greenlit)
Paramount 2024 upfront sizzle - art director
wwav with michelle obama: CIVIC NATION 2024 Sizzle Reel
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - QUEENS HOLOGRAPHIC FASHION SHOW
SOULS OF Mischief - Yes Lovely music video
Cortege 2024 sizzle reel
Epic Games: unreaL Animation fellowship 2023
Rebelway houdini Essentials School
Jesse wellens: google play x diablo immortal
onlymemes: Ux/UI and branding
astro project

vfx Artist

2021 - 2022
SNOOP DOGG - CRIP YA ENTHUSIASM UNREAL ENGInE MUSIC VIDEO
Freelance

Post Production

2019 - 2021
Motorola: ion
Fresenius KABI // NSM Stronger
Divisa: Chloe Colette
Michelle obama: when we all vote
tom steyer: democratic caucus
bulova: Proud New Yorkers
post malone: Post malone goes country
Chris velona: Showcase and brand
da'goon mini doc
Quibi: Fashion's a drag
Remy martin: remy producers series
Grey Goose: behind the bar
snoop dogg: i c Your Bullsh*t music video
Peoria innovation alliance: The Future Is
Peoria Tourism: 60 second spot
Advisors Excel: World Series of sales
infinite roulette

Post production lead

2018 - 2019
The space between: Shortfilm
Freelance

post production

2016 - 2018
Precision planting: 2020 vision
mccann: stelara ad spot
the magic music movie
Datto: Disasters happen
Disney / Chase: Galaxy of star wars rewards
thec4m3ron: The story behind the invention
Global Leadership summit promo content
realtalk: series promo
roberts wesleyan: I found a better me
valvoline: synthetic vs conventional
skies fall media group

lead Editor / mograph / animator

2014 - 2016
INTEL: Celebrating 50 years of Moore's Law
INTEL: MOMENT BEHIND THE MOMENT
JOCKEY: MACY's TIME's Square Display
Disciple: Radical Music Video
GE: Innovation series
j2mayfield

Director / editor

2013 - 2014
Race recaps
social content
Documentary
TFHNY

video creator

2010 - 2013
Weekly series promo
Weekly TESTIMONIAL SHORT
INTERACTIVE VOLUNTEER E-LEARNING TRAINIG MODULES
WEEKLY EPISODE FOR TBN
Software

i like to use

Adobe Suite
Cinema 4D
Octane Render
Unreal Engine
Substance
Painter
Marvelous
Designer
Maya
Houdini
Embergen
Logic Pro X
zBrush
X-Particles
Awards
Awards
Awards
Awards

Awards

Awards
Awards
Awards
Awards
HARDware

Main components

ASUS

ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB GDDR6X

AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3.7 GHz 32 Core

ASUS

ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha TRX40

Corsair

DOMINATOR® PLATINUM RGB 128GB (8 x 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3800MHz

Thermaltake

Toughpower TF1 1550W TT Premium Edition

Samsung

990 PRO PCIe®4.0 NVMe™ SSD

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