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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As the Technical Lead, my role involves:• Lead technical initiatives to solve immediate problems and enhance long-term workflows.• Manage overall production workflows for Still, Animation & XR/VR projects• Strong composition skills coupled with a wide knowledge of design aesthetics• Broad 3D software knowledge and problem-solving abilities.• Leading on projects and liaising with clients.• Fully involved in the production of high-end 3D visualizations and immersive VR experiences• Implement tools and software to optimize production efficiency.• Work closely with IT on maintaining the CGI and render pipeline.• Onboarding of new staff members and general training

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As Senior 3D Artist, My role involved:• Producing high-end 3D visualizations and immersive VR experiences• managing multiple jobs at any given time spanning across a wide range of deliverables • taking charge of the technical aspects of our production pipeline and contribute to development and implementation of new tools to enhance and expand our services.• Advising and implementing new render farm upgrades to further speed up animation production.• Working with a wide range of clients consist of architects, engineers, designers, developers, retail, education and government bodies

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As Senior Visualization Artist, I was brought in to create a new Visualisation team in the Edinburgh office. Responsibilities included:• Creating photoreal architectural visualizations and animations for a wide range of projects across European, Asian and the Middle Eastern• Overseeing all Edinburgh based architectural visualization projects• Collaborating closely with the architectural team to tackle complex projects• Liasing with the Hong Kong visualisation team on joint projects• Often working under pressure with very tight deadlines.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As Senior 3d Artist, My Primary role was split between producing high end3D visualisations and creating Immersive VR experiences.• Production of standard 3d visuals, animations and 3d interactive content.• Often managing multiple jobs at any given time • Working to short and challenging deadlines while keeping close contact with our clients.• advising on improvements to workflow• Tasked with creating and setting up a new render farm to speed up the produce of animations.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

At Soluis, My Primary role within the company was to create high-quality, ultra realistic environments using 3ds max and unreal engine. These environments were used in a range of ways from standard on screen visuals to fully 3d VR experiences.With help form the senior visualisation team, I managed several projects at anyone time liaising and dealing with clients for the duration of the projects.I was also tasked with improving the IT systems within the company including creating a high powered render farm for use with traditional cpu rendering.Duties & Responsibilities:- Working creatively on projects as part of a team or independently.- Managing and leading several projects at anyone time with support from the Senior Visualisation Team- Liaising and dealing with clients for the duration of our projects up to delivery- Communicating and discussing briefs effectively in order to produce the creative outcome desired by the client in conjunction with the Senior Visualisation Team- Capturing detailed notes during client meetings- Attending relevant client meetings as required by the project/client- Collaborating with other departments to enhance overall customer experience and internal communication

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Along with two other colleagues, I started my own company that specialises in architectural visualisation and photography called bounce visuals.My role in the company was director of 3D visualisations and this involved managing our clients design requirements, project work-flow, 3D modelling and post production of all completed work.I have worked with interior designers, developers and architects with some notable clients being JM Architects, Jeffreys Interiors and CarverHaggard

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

My Primary role within the company was to create high-quality, 3D computer generated stills and animations. I would also help with the day to day management of employees, attend presentations/client meetings and complete monthly reports on our progress.Second to my main roles was to maintain a research bank of new technologies, Develop graduate/trainee 3d artists and manage the technology and equipment upgrades within our studio.I worked with a wide range of clients consist of architects, engineers, developers, retail and government bodies.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Initially hired to help with the production of bespoke architectural light fittings, I was moved to the marketing department due to my creative skills.Here I mainly worked with the Adobe creative suite to help produce instructional documents and marketing material for the company.

Aviemore

Equal Adventure is a company that develops sports equipment and safeplay areas for people withdisabilities.My main role at the company was to aid the design process by modelling the equipment and play areas using 3D software. I was mainly involved in the Design and constructing of a large indoor play area to be used for rhythmic therapy. Throughout the project I worked closely with the designers and clients to help create a realistic representation of the final construction.

Bdes(Hons) Product Design

Student Exchange, Industrial And Product Design

As a part of Napier's student exchange scheme, i had the great opportunity of studying at Zhengzhou University of Light Industry for 6.

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