- 10+ Years as an Illustrator, creating a wide variety of projects. From book illustrations, advertisements, branding, merchandise for both web and print.
- Experience in Concept Art, 2D Game Art, isometric designs, UI and icon design.
WORK EXPERIENCE –
Popcore - 2D Artist Feb 2022 - July 2023
- Led the art direction of one of their popular titles - Scavenger Hunt which has over 10 million downloads on the Google App Store.
- Worked closely with the other departments to understand limitations. Discussed features and adhered to deadlines.
- Created a style guide and mentored new starters on the Scavenger Hunt art team. Aiding with issues that arose with workflows.
- Organisational responsibilities for art assets and creation of an asset database for reusing assets between teams and brainstorming other potential steps.
- Created features requiring testing, concepting, polishing and implementation into Unity.
- Conceived new map ideas with the team and conducted research based on current trends and user metrics.
- Created unique, highly detailed maps. Including hundreds of characters and interesting environments.
- Incorporated 3D software into my workflow, creating mock-ups of maps for quicker workflow.
- Changed content based on team and player feedback.
- Created UI elements for Special Events and IAPs. Beyond my work on Scavenger Hunt I also created mock-ups and concepts for other Popcore titles. Time was also put aside to learn and became comfortable with several applications: Figma, Blender and Unity. Also UI/UX -principles which was all incorporated into my workflow.
KPrimeArt - Shop January 2019 - Present
I operate a side business selling a range of products of my own design, including greeting cards and enamel pins. This has allowed me to gain such experience as:
- Research and development of products based on my target audience.
- Conceptualising products using thumbnails, colour schemes and silhouettes.
- Designing products and working closely with manufacturers to understand the requirements of the product design, potential limitations of product materials.
- Handling of the business accounting. Inventory stock taking and creation and shipping.
- Marketing of products across several social media platforms.
Freelance Illustrator Feb 2011 – Feb 2022
I worked full time as a Freelance Illustrator; prior to that I worked as a Freelance Illustrator part-time alongside my full time position in manufacturing.
- Created artwork for an assortment of Indie Game Projects, including Concept Art and 2D Art for characters, assets and environmental elements.
- Created Illustrations for Marketing Campaigns with professional clients such as Jewson, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and The Drum Recommends.
- Created Illustrations for print, including magazines, books and other mediums.
- Illustrated for Amazon Audible’s Thriller of the Year and breakthrough crime Author of 2018.
- Collaborated with client to create illustrations for the Child Author Project, an organisation that helps give children a platform for creative writing.
SKILLS
- In-depth knowledge of Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of Blender, Unity Engine and Figma.
- Self motivated, collaborative, ability to work as part of a team. Working closely with other departments to understand limitations, pipelines and workflows.
- Conceptualization to rendering through to final polished illustrations in multiple fields. Including Environment and Character Art.
- Marketing and Branding illustrations for web and printed use.
- Excellent illustration and drawing skills, understanding of composition, colour and anatomy.
- Design and development of products, working directly with manufacturers.
- Maintaining pre-determined style choices of clients and employer, ensuring consistency of style, whether for brands or game projects. Adaptability of style.
- Great oganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
