I am currently studying Games Art at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent and am seeking opportunities within 3D/2D modelling and game art. Through my studies and personal projects, I have developed a strong foundation in creating high-quality 3D assets for games, with experience across character modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, and real-time presentation workflows.

Samuel Harris Illsley

I am currently studying Games Art at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent and am seeking opportunities within 3D/2D modelling and game art. Through my studies and personal projects, I have developed a strong foundation in creating high-quality 3D assets for games, with experience across character modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, and real-time presentation workflows.

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I am currently studying Games Art at Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent and am seeking opportunities within 3D/2D modelling and game art. Through my studies and personal projects, I have developed a strong foundation in creating high-quality 3D assets for games, with experience across character modelling, digital sculpting, texturing, and real-time presentation workflows.

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Work Experience

Waiter at Two Brothers
September 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019
I would clean the cutlery and tables, occasionally taking drink orders and stack products.
Cleaner at Proshine Phil Sykes
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
I worked cleaning offices and toilets; I am well equipped to cover cleaning roles.
Sales Assistant at Lavender Tea Rooms
March 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Worked within the café, cleaning dishes, taking orders, and serving food; sorting deliveries and serving customers.
Barista at Costa Coffee
April 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Trained to become a barista; gained excellent customer service skills in this role.

Education

GCSE at King James' School
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020
A-Level at King James' School
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Level 3 BTEC in Games Design at Leeds City College
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Undergraduate in Game’s Art at Staffordshire University
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2027

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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