Frikkie Mels

Senior Multimedia & Motion Graphics Designer

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Intro

Potchefstroom, South Africa

Multimedia & Motion Graphics Designer at Freelance

Studied Graphic Design at North-West University Potchefstroom

Design

behance.net/mels

Joined January 20, 2023

Skills

Languages

Afrikaans

Native or Bilingual

English

Advanced

About

I'm a Senior Multi-Stack Creative Specialist with 20 years of experience turning complex ideas into captivating visual stories. My journey began in graphic design, evolving into a comprehensive skill set that includes motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, video editing, audio design, and multimedia production. I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of global brands such as Barclays, Land Rover, Microsoft, and Nokia, consistently delivering award-winning work (Loeries Bronze and Finalist). My roles have involved everything from leading creative teams and managing client schedules to designing immersive digital microsites and crafting channel identities. A significant part of my recent career has been in remote, globally distributed teams, where I've excelled at delivering high-quality assets. This includes roles as a Senior Motion Graphics Designer for Hennessy's social marketing and an Automation Engineer for H&M, streamlining creative processes across continents. My pitch deck design work for TMF Group involved intricate collaboration with offices worldwide. Always seeking to expand my capabilities, I'm currently advancing my skills in project management and app development, eager to bridge creative vision with efficient execution.

Experience

Freelance

Feb 2017 – Present

Remote

Multimedia & Motion Graphics Designer

Education

North-West University Potchefstroom

Jan 2000 – Dec 2003

Bachelors , Graphic Design