Zikomo Quentin Tukula-| (- |
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WORK EXPERIENCE
StudiOxygen Africa
Oct 2019 – Present
Co-Founder & Creative Director
▪ StudiOxygen Africa is a creative studio specializing in video, design, and animation (Vimeo) for television, web,
social media, print, and out-of-home experiences.
▪ As Co-Founder & Creative Director, I research, develop, and execute strategic and creative direction with
partners and agencies. I work with clients from various industries and sectors such as banking, entertainment,
insurance, and education to craft engaging stories for their audiences in line with the brand’s tone and voice.
▪ I lead and mentor a team of talented visual designers, animators, sound designers, and copywriters and establish
workflows using project management systems for onsite and remote projects.
Tauka Arts and Film
Dec 2022 – May 2023
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
Contract
▪ Assisted DoP and Camera Operators of Malawi’s first MultiChoice-funded television series Kulemela, in setting
up color profiles, codecs, and formats in line with MNet’s Content Delivery Specifications
▪ Standardized media naming conventions and acted as liaison between production and post-production teams.
▪ Managed data wrangling and media management that included storage, syncing, checksums, and backup.
DAI - USAID Local Government Accountability and Performance (LGAP)
Mar 2021 – Aug 2021
Motion Graphics Consultant
Contract
▪ Collaborated with team in reviewing scripts, and voiceover recordings to tailor them for non-technical audiences
▪ Created broadcast-ready 2D animations that involved art direction, storyboarding, designing, rigging, and
animating characters in line with USAID brand standards.
Roadville Studio
Mar 2019 – Aug 2019
Motion Graphics Designer
Full-time
▪ Executed captivating 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics for clients per the Creative Director’s vision.
College of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee
Oct 2016 – Dec 2016
Research Assistant
Contract
▪ Facilitated focus group discussions in rural communities and analyzed data to identify key themes and insights.
EDUCATION
The University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
BS, Land Economy
▪ Built Environment Faculty Symposium Chairperson
Mar 2019
CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS & INTERESTS
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Certifications: Google UX Design, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce.
Software/Tools: Blender, Figma, AfterEffects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, XD, InDesign, Unity
HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, VSCode.
Skills: Customer/User Journey Mapping, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Prototyping, Information Architecture,
A/B Testing, Usability Testing, Competitor Audit.
Interests: Dad jokes; Biographies; podcasts; AR/VR; weightlifting; Duolingo; Arsenal; watching commercials.
