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Andre Jordaan - Team leader, senior Blender 3D Developer and sound designer in South Africa

Andre Jordaan

Senior Audio Visual Content Creator specializing in VFX, animation, and sound design

Simulated Training Solutions 3DOpen Window InstituteSouth Africa9 Years ExperienceSenior Level

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Film VFX artist transitioning into real-time/game VFX; built a small side-scroller platformer and added effects (end-level fireworks, coin pickup animation/sound) specifically to improve player feedback. Brings long-term Blender node-based shader/geometry experience and a performance-minded approach (LOD/normal maps, light-count optimization) to Unity VFX work.

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Key Strengths

  • Designs VFX to improve gameplay readability and player feedback (end-level fireworks, coin collection animation/sound)
  • Performance-aware real-time content decisions (LOD + normal maps/decals; limiting lights to reduce shadow cost)
  • Strong node-based workflow foundation from long-term Blender use, enabling quick ramp-up to Unity VFX/Shader Graph
  • Clear tool selection judgment between Unity Particle System vs VFX Graph based on effect complexity and interactivity
  • Cross-discipline collaboration experience in film VFX with editor, colourist, and director

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  • Produces amazing/excellent quality work
  • Extensive experience (19+ years) with Blender 3D
  • Consistently receives exceptional client feedback
  • Strong problem-solving under constraints; always makes a plan
  • Adaptable; turns constraints into fun challenges
  • Patient and reliable; people can count on him
  • Meets deadlines (even working through the night)
  • Neat/organized in his work
  • Collaborates well; well-liked by colleagues
  • Open to feedback and eager to understand client expectations
  • Easy to request changes from; makes revisions gladly
  • Strong teacher/mentor; enjoys sharing knowledge (VFX, drones, AI)
  • Integrates multiple disciplines (VFX, sound, AI, gaming) to create impactful messages

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Experience

Team leader, senior Blender 3D Developer and sound designerSimulated Training Solutions 3D · Apr 2017 – Present
Visual effects, sound design, 3D and 2D animation, video editing, storyboardingFreelance work · Jan 2020 – Presentfreelance
Sound RecordistNight Light Productions · Jan 2018 – Jan 2018contract
Runner/Camera AssistantE! Host · Jan 2016 – Jan 2016contract
Sound DesignerPurple Dave Films · Jan 2016 – Jan 2016contract
Sound MixerNJ Productions House · Jan 2016 – Jan 2016contract

Education

Open Window Institutebachelor, Film Arts (Sound Design; specialty subject: Cinematography) (2017)
University of Cambridgehigh_school, AS Levels (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English First Language, Afrikaans First Language) (2013)

Awards

  • Best Fujifilm Ad 2016 (James Bond) - Fujifilm South Africa
  • Best Dirty Sanchez Short Film - Open Window Dirty Sanchez

Skills

Video EditingBlenderAdobe After EffectsAdobe Premiere ProAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopUnityAnimationVFXSound DesignCinematographyStoryboardingColour GradingLighting for Cinematography3D Animation

Languages

English

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