Experience

• Visiting Lecturer in Game Design and Illustration at British creative Institute

  Birmingham, GB

  September 2023 - Present

  Created the curriculum for the game design course at BCI and structured it to mirror the game development process.

  Taught students design fundamentals for both illustration and game Design

  Taught students the game design process for game design from pre-production to launch

  Experience teaching SEND students

• Freelance Illustrator at N/A

  Birmingham, United Kingdom

  September 2019 - Present

  Created character concepts, turnarounds and sprite sheets for multiple animation, comic book and gaming commissions and projects.

  Created product and object concepts taking them from sketches, to 3D renders/ paint-overs, to then having them created in physical form.

  Used Unreal Engine to create 3D environment concepts, paint-overs and short cinematics

  Lead concept artist on multiple animation, branding, and gaming projects

  Featured comic artist on parts unknown horror anthology, and worldbuilding consultant/ concept artist on kid genesis.

  Have taken on animation commissions for various clients in which I was the lead character artist and animator

  Experienced in creating pixel art assets and animating them using Aseprite

  Skilled in all aspects of the creative industry including writing, worldbuilding, concept art, cinematography, photography, video editing, graphic design, animation and music in order to be a well rounded creative individual.

  Experienced comic book and storyboard artist having created storyboards for multiple animations, featured in and have created my own comic books.

  Experienced graphic designer having created logos, banners, posters and web assets.

  Created an animated advert for UK wide distribution and featured across social media
  

• Branding Marketing Manager at Rugged Nature

  Birmingham, United Kingdom

  October 2021 - August 2022

  
  Created new brand guidelines, logo, and marketing material for use across the company.

  Created assets and brand packages for external use by clients.

  Created new retail packaging designs for Rugged nature, Gecko works and other clientele that has been featured in multiple stores both online, and brick and mortar both worldwide and across the UK.

  Created social media campaigns and created a consistent flow of content sticking to a weekly posting schedule.

  Created small animated, illustrative, photographic and live action content for social media.

  Created product photography both in camera and virtually with 3D software

  Prepared assets such as booklets, banners and exhibition stands for various trade shows such as spring faire at the NEC and the Natural and organic products Europe at the Excel

  Managed a small two person team of creatives, implemented industry standard pipelines, organised and led meetings, and kept consistent communication with clients.

  Revamped the website and online store ensuring that it was easy to navigate, and generated sales
  

• Branding Manager and Designer at Gecko Works

  Birmingham, United Kingdom

  January 2022 - August 2022

  Created the brand guidelines and the visual identity of the company.

  Created the website, social media and outward facing assets such as logos, characters, photographs and illustrations.

  Created character designs, turnarounds and final images for company mascots.

  Worked as a freelance designer as part of the companies custom label service creating packaging, product designs and concepts for various clientele

  Held meetings with third parties and clients to discuss price, process and various other design details.

  Created trade show assets and stand designs for use in various trade shows across the UK.