Employment History
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Virtual College
Dates from: February 2016 To: Present
Position Held: Graphic Designer (graphic design, animation, instructional design, interface design, game design)
Clients Include: Adidas, Ministry of Defence, Guide Dogs, JISC, NGA, MIND, IKEA, Fujitsu, Marie Collins Foundation, Leeds University, Leeds Beckett University, Bradford College, DPG, College of Policing, 18th Edition
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Freelance Game Design Projects
Dates from: August 2010 To: Present
Roles: Character design, Animation, interface design, Marketing campaigns
Companies: RM Media, Godley Designs, Chris Rittler, Revolv, Wiremuch, Tuna Bowl SW LLC, Mike Gerus, Yobonja, Big Heart Games, Fuerte International
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Freelance Graphic Design Projects
Dates from: August 2010 To: Present
Roles: Graphic Design, interface design, Marketing campaigns, illustration
Companies: Bebeva, NutritionJESS, BabybornTo LLC, Interski, Bellatrix Systems Inc, Bronco, Generation 2050, greenboxx
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Internship at Rockstar Leeds
Dates from: 1st July 2010 To: 31st August 2010
Position Held: Intern (Created a game vertical slice as part of a team of interns, in charge of 2D artwork & UI design)
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Children in Performance, Whitby Folk week
Dates from: August 2008 To: Present
Position Held: Marketing, Workshop Leader & Prop building
Skills
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Strong understanding of Industry standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, accessible design,
people skills & good communication -
The ability to work as a part of a team, as well as independently
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Reliable worker with high personal standards and attention to detail
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Organised and self-motivated, able to keep to deadlines even in high pressure situations
Notable Achievements & Awards
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First Place in The Rockstar Leeds Award for Best Team
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First Place in The Team17 Award for Game Design
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Second Place in The Sumo Digital Award for Game Technology
Location: Game Republic Student Showcase 2010
Role: Lead Designer, UI Artist & 2D Concept Artist of Gazebo Productions
Secondary & Further Education
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Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds
Dates from: 09/2007 To: 06/2010
Qualification: BSc (Hons) Games Design 2:1
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North Lindsey College, Scunthorpe
Dates from: 09/2005 To: 06/2007
Qualifications: BTEC National Diploma Multimedia DDM, NCFE Life Drawing Level 2
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9 GCSE’s Grades B-C including Mathematics, English, Graphic Products and Art & Design