Profile
Diligent environment artist, with a passion for creating immersive and compelling interactive environments. Acute attention to detail, advanced problem solving skills and enthusiasm for building exciting gaming experiences. Seeking junior first post.

Key Strengths

• Highly skilled subdivision modeller (both high poly and low poly).
• Proficient in current-gen texturing process including normal, occlusion and specular maps.
• Knowledge of composition and lighting. Ability to create dramatically lit environments.
• Level design, with focus on flow and functionality of spaces.
• Traditional drawing skills and aptitude for creative concepts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Rigorous time management and presentation practices.
• Proficient in 3ds Max, Photoshop, xNormal, Crazybump, Unreal Development Kit

Relevant Experience
2010 Live Project Environment Artist – Brad Warren, Bright Spark Entertainment

• Environment modelling of 1930’s Chicago street scene.
• Utilised Unreal Engine 3.0 to construct environments.

2009 Games City Steward – One day placement at the Indiecade Exhibition.

• Liaising with members of the public and other stewards.
• Maintaining console and computer setups.

2009 Hot Knife Digital Media Modeller – Two day placement on Bulwell Academy fly through.

• Creation of high and low poly objects.
• Following architectural blue prints to place buildings and props accurately.

Education
2007-2010 Multimedia BA (Hons) Specialising in Virtual Environments
First Class Honours Nottingham Trent University
Dissertation: Immersive Virtual Worlds – Concepts employed to create immersive environments in video games.
Projects: Chicago Real-Time Diorama, Level Creation 101, Games Anti Piracy Campaign – All utilising Unreal Engine 3.0

2007 Art Foundation (National Diploma) Distinction South Nottingham College

2006 A-Levels      Product Design A                   Art C               Geography B
Rushcliffe Comprehensive School Sixth Form

2004 GCSEs 10 GCSEs Grade A to C, including English and Maths
Rushcliffe Comprehensive School

Other Experience
June 2007-Present Edwalton Golf Centre Secretary and Shop Assistant

• Developed customer service skills, and ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously

Additional Information
A love of a wide range of technology and gadgetry, especially computer hardware. Reading Industry news from magazines and websites such as Edge and 3D World, as well as frequenting on Game Artist and Polycount Forums.

References Available Upon Request

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