Skye Cronje

Game Narrative Designer

About Candidate

Location

Education

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Master of Arts 2022
Nelson Mandela University

Thesis: Reflecting on intergenerational family relationships within an autoethnographic visual narrative.

Work & Experience

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Academic Reviewer 02 September, 2024 - 30 September 2026
Gem: New Africa

Evaluate student assignments and provide quality reviews and feedback to guide students to passing. File student support requests and academic honesty violations to ensure students receive support. Develop workshop materials and present, both online and in person, for cultural diversity workshops and for the part-time initiative.

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Gallerist and Designer 01 October 2023 - 30 August 2024
SMAC Gallery

Design, curate and coordinate logistics for multiple successful gallery exhibitions and art fair booths for both international and local art fairs, as well as represent the gallery at these fairs. Develop and maintain relationships with artists, collectors, and art institutions. Photograph artwork for documentation and promotional materials, ensuring high-quality images and create all graphic design work, including booth design, book design, portfolio and website design in accordance with the galleries brand. Implemented marketing strategies that increased the gallery's visibility and customer engagement. Provide educational tours for high school students, university students and private tours. Lead the graphics team for a full website redesign with success.

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Production Manager and Coordinator 01 January 2023 - 30 June 2023
Developing Agency

Manage and liaise with all crew, cast, locations and vendors over varying departments during pre-production and during production to ensure the timely and well-done execution of the film. Lead production budget management and administration in preparation and during production aiding in effective monetary spending over the duration of filming. Scheduling the production calendar, organising and managing production film times to ensure all departments met strict deadlines during production.

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Freelance Design and Photography 01 January 2018 - 01 January 2023
Freelance

Responsible for the concept, design and high quality print for both electronic and physical books. Art direction, photography and editing for commercial businesses for use on websites and social media platforms ensuring alignment with the brand. Photographer for multiple lifestyle shoots including weddings, engagement and family sessions.

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Studio Manager and Laboratory Technician 01 January 2019 - 31 October 2021
Nelson Mandela University

Administration for the photography department including orders, payments and procurement of equipment, software and maintenance contracts. Facilitate and curate exhibitions and oversee exhibition assembly. Manage all aspects of the computer laboratories, equipment and photographic studio for the arts department, including maintenance of technical equipment. Orchestrating and overseeing the technical set up for international conferences. Mentor to student groups for departmental projects.

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Tutor 01 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
Nelson Mandela University

Tutored, educated and facilitated Visual Studies classes consisting of third and second year undergraduate students in art history and art theory in visual arts following formal lectures allowing more in depth discussion and questioning. Advised students in essay writing and projects in multiple disciplines. Assessed and marked student essays, presentations and practical assignments in multiple disciplines.