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Senior 3D artist with professional experience since 2000, specialising in high-end visualisation stills, animation and VFX. Skilled across multiple CG disciplines including architectural visualisation, design visualisation, product visualisation, VR, motion graphics and interactive web content.
I combine creative output with production management—working both as a single artist and within teams to deliver hundreds of projects from concept to completion. I continuously conduct R&D to streamline workflows, maintain artistic consistency and apply new systems and innovation to improve the CG pipeline.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Senior 3D Visualiser at 360 Architecture
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Lead senior 3D visualization for architectural projects, delivering high-end visuals, lighting, and compositing for client presentations.
Freelance - Lighting, Rendering and Compositing at Netflix
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Freelance lighting, rendering and compositing work for Netflix animated film 'The Twits' during production.
Freelance - Lighting, Rendering and Compositing at Netflix Animated Film - The Twits
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 20233D Artist at Freelance
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Freelance 3D artist delivering visualization for various clients.
Cinematics Freelance at Axis Animations
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Freelance cinematics work providing lighting, rendering and compositing for Axis Animations projects.
Freelance - Lighting, Rendering and Compositing at Axis Animations
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Cinematics Freelance - Lighting, Rendering and Compositing at Axis Animations
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 20173D Visualisation Studio Founder at North Visual Studio Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounder at North Visual Studio Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - November 13, 2025Founded and run a 3D visualization studio delivering architectural, product and cinematic visuals for international clients; responsible for direction, production, and client relationships.
Co-Founder, Morphic CG Supervisor at Morphic
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016Co-founded Morphic, serving as CG Supervisor on projects.
CG Supervisor (Co-Founder) at Morphic CG
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Co-Founder / CG Supervisor at Morphic CG
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Co-Founder - 3D CG Supervisor at Morphic CG
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Co-Founder, Creative Director at Inlightin Ltd.
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Co-founded Inlightin Ltd., a 3D visualization company, serving as Creative Director.
3D Artist (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Freelance - 3D Artist
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Co-Founder, Creative Director (3D Visualisation Company) at Inlightin Ltd.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 20143D Artist at Inlightin Ltd.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 20143D visualisation company co-founder and creative director (2017 to present not applicable here per timeline); delivered a broad range of CG projects across industries with both creative and leadership responsibilities.
Co-Founder, Creative Director at Inlightin Ltd.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014Education
Qualifications
Scottish Design Awards 2025 - Gold Award (Visualisation Category)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Scottish Design Awards 2025 - Gold Award (Visualisation Category)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Scottish Design Awards 2025 - Gold Award (Visualisation Category)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Other
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