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About me

Hello all
My name is Theo van Rooyen, I'm a surface pattern/textile designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. I would describe my style and design aesthetic as limitless. I don't have a specific style that I stick to, my designs tend to be a bit more detailed than simplistic. I do like to challenge myself which is why I prefer a bit more challenging detailed designs.
I have been working in corporate advertising (in fashion retail) for close to a decade now, however I have always had a love for textiles and have been exploring this passion outside of work for some time now. I feel that it's time to take the leap and pursue this full-time. I am open to freelance opportunities, but Ideally I'd prefer having an in-house position where I can solely focus on creating repeat patterns.

Interests:

As a creative, I need to create in order to be happy. I enjoy painting and photography in my free time. I'm an avid collector of antique furniture. Socially, I enjoy being with the people I love, whether it be hosting a relaxed dinner at home or having a lazy beach day.

Brief Description:

I am full of strength, a born leader, methodical, and good with my hands. I can also be introverted and often feel misunderstood.

Positive Traits:

Patient, contemplative, skilful, dexterous, confident, familiar, authoritative, industrious, and sure of foot.

Negative Traits:

Prejudice, proud, critical, eccentric and stubborn.

General Description:

I'm pragmatic and down-to-earth, motivated to work hard, and have no respect for lazy or careless people. Although I can be easily trusted and find it easy to put trust in others, I am not dependent on friends and family and would rather find an answer or a solution myself than ask them for help or guidance. Although in the workplace I bounce ideas around freely and appreciate creative input at any given time, the people in my life, whether work-related or family-related, can rely on me because I'm always honest and meticulous about my responsibilities. While I don't feel the need for many distant or acquaintance-oriented friendships, I do value the strong bonds I share with my partners and family, and I make close friends that last a lifetime. Though I can be quite open-minded, once I've made a decision about something, I rarely change it. This is a defining characteristic that can be seen as obstinacy, but it is actually the way I have learned to be strong, brave, and straightforward.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Remote

LocationCape Town: South Africa

Working locationsCape Town: South Africa, London: United Kingdom, Sydney: Australia

Skill LevelSenior, Director

LanguagesEnglish

Tagged Job TitlesTextile Designer, Surface Pattern Designer, Creative Director

Recommendations

Currently No Recommendations

Skills

Art Direction, Creative Direction, surface pattern design, Textile Design

Sector Experience

Advertising, Textiles

Clients

Lou Harvey, Marion reed Design

Awards

I honestly have no current awards to boast about in order to promote myself more.

CV / Resume

Theo's CV/Resume

Activity

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Creativepool member since 26 June 2023

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Theo's work

Neutral Fish Tales print

Into The Blue Print

Neutral Palm print

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