Hello! I am a confident, hardworking concept artist and illustrator who recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Concept Art at Staffordshire University London. My studies covered life drawing, character design, environment design, and 3D modelling, and I have practical experience creating artwork and face paints at Chester Zoo, as well as leading art direction on indie game projects like Sins of Memories. I thrive in collaborative teams, bring a positive attitude, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals while keeping projects in scope and on schedule. I am passionate about learning, helping others, and contributing to my local community. I’ve won competitions promoting climate awareness and actively volunteer with marine conservation groups. I value safeguarding, customer experience, and building strong, supportive teams that push creative boundaries.

Cress Stevens

Hello! I am a confident, hardworking concept artist and illustrator who recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Concept Art at Staffordshire University London. My studies covered life drawing, character design, environment design, and 3D modelling, and I have practical experience creating artwork and face paints at Chester Zoo, as well as leading art direction on indie game projects like Sins of Memories. I thrive in collaborative teams, bring a positive attitude, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals while keeping projects in scope and on schedule. I am passionate about learning, helping others, and contributing to my local community. I’ve won competitions promoting climate awareness and actively volunteer with marine conservation groups. I value safeguarding, customer experience, and building strong, supportive teams that push creative boundaries.

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Hello! I am a confident, hardworking concept artist and illustrator who recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Concept Art at Staffordshire University London. My studies covered life drawing, character design, environment design, and 3D modelling, and I have practical experience creating artwork and face paints at Chester Zoo, as well as leading art direction on indie game projects like Sins of Memories. I thrive in collaborative teams, bring a positive attitude, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals while keeping projects in scope and on schedule.

I am passionate about learning, helping others, and contributing to my local community. I’ve won competitions promoting climate awareness and actively volunteer with marine conservation groups. I value safeguarding, customer experience, and building strong, supportive teams that push creative boundaries.

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Work Experience

Retail Artist at Chester Zoo
July 1, 2024 - Present
Trained in customer service, manual handling, health & safety protocols, safeguarding; created personalised artwork and face paints for the public, primarily with children; focused on safeguarding and delivering a fun, friendly customer experience and representing the brand positively.
Volunteer Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
May 2022: Main stage duties including cleaning up after audience members and answering questions about the shows.
Volunteer Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
May 2022: Front registration, directed crowds, and answered questions to ensure attendees knew where to go.
Volunteer Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
October 2022: Artist Alley oversight, ensuring booths had what they needed, managing queues, and ensuring boundaries were respected.
Event Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Directed crowds, supported front registration, answered questions, assisted at Artist Alley, managed queues and ensured exhibitors and attendees stayed within boundaries.
Event Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
May 2, 2022 - May 2, 2022
Directed crowds, assisted at front registration, answered questions, and supported Artist Alley during the May event.
Event Steward at MCM Comic Con London (ReedPop)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Directed crowds, answered questions, and assisted at front registration during the October event; oversaw Artist Alley and managed queues.

Education

Bachelor's degree (First class) with honours in Concept Art at Staffordshire University London
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels: Art – C; IT – Distinction*; Graphic Design – A at Richard Huish College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's degree (First Class with Honours) at Staffordshire University London
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024
A-Levels (Art, IT, Graphic Design) at Richard Huish College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Lucas Cup Design Competition 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 6, 2026
Cheshire Oaks Blue Planet Aquarium Art and Photography Competition
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Lucas Cup Design Competition 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 6, 2026
Cheshire Oaks Blue Planet Aquarium Art and Photography competition (1st place)
January 1, 2019 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Professional Services