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Creative technology professional with 2+ years’ experience in software development, product support, and fast-paced operations—now targeting concept artist / illustrator roles in the UK games and creative media market. Skilled in digital art, visual storytelling, and 2D game art, supported by MAV Visual Effects at Teesside University, with strong foundations in Java, Python, C#, Unity, and OpenCV, plus an active ArtStation portfolio featuring photography, VFX work, and illustration pieces.
Brings agile, multidisciplinary production strengths: developing production-ready concept packs (composition, lighting, materials, and colour guidance), producing polished thumbnails and callouts that improve team alignment, translating narrative/gameplay/brand ideas into clear visuals, and collaborating across art disciplines to convert 2D ideas into buildable assets while maintaining version control and on-time delivery.
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Work Experience
Concept Artist at Mentik a Process Outsourcing Ltd
September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Created character, environment, and prop concept ideas aligned to creative briefs, delivering 6+ polished iterations per production cycle using Photoshop-based workflows. Translated narrative/gameplay/brand ideas into clear thumbnails, moodboards, and callout sheets to improve team alignment by ~30%. Developed production-ready concept packs including composition, lighting, material, and colour guidance, reducing downstream revision rounds by ~20%. Collaborated with art directors, designers, and 3D artists to convert 2D ideas into buildable assets and supported faster handoffs across multidisciplinary teams. Applied perspective, anatomy, shape language, and silhouette exploration to produce 10+ asset variations that strengthened visual consistency across projects. Managed feedback cycles and organized files across multiple deadlines while maintaining version control accuracy and on-time delivery in fast-paced studio settings.
Concept Artist at Mentika Process Outsourcing Ltd
September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Created character, environment, and prop concepts aligned to creative briefs; delivered 6+ polished iterations per production cycle using Photoshop-based workflows. Translated narrative, gameplay, or brand ideas into visually clear thumbnail boards, mood boards, and callouts sheets that improved team alignment by 30%. Developed production-ready concept packs with composition, lighting, material, and colour guidance, reducing revisions and enabling fast off-shore handoffs. Collaborated with art directors, designers, and 3D artists to convert 2D ideas into buildable assets; produced 10+ asset variations per project.
Warehousing Operative (Material Handling) at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Supported high-volume warehousing operations and reverse-logistics workflows across rotating day and night shifts in a safety-critical UK setting. Operated material handling equipment in line with procedures, contributing to safe movement of goods and strong compliance standards. Processed inbound and returned items with high accuracy to maintain workflow continuity amid changing daily priorities. Completed operational paperwork and process checks with strong attention to procedural accuracy and traceability. Collaborated with shift teams to manage workload peaks, demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and disciplined execution.
Warehouse Operative at Amazon Fulfilment Centre
August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Crew Trainer at McDonald's UK
April 1, 2025 - PresentEmployee of the Month
Crew Trainer (Part-Time) at McDonald’s UK
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Trained and supported new and existing crew members, improving onboarding consistency and service quality. Coordinated task allocation and break coverage during busy periods to keep front-of-house and back-of-house operations running smoothly. Maintained hygiene, food safety, and customer service standards in a high-pressure, high-volume environment. Recognized as Employee of the Month (April 2025) for reliability, teamwork, and strong day-to-day performance. Resolved real-time operational issues under pressure, strengthening communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Junior Product Specialist (Developer) at Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Developed and maintained enterprise software components using Java and Guidewire; contributed to features and releases across agile cycles. Collaborated with QA, UX, and business stakeholders to support high-quality releases. Conducted unit testing, debugging, and defect analysis, improving application stability and reducing rework. Produced requirement analyses and technical documentation for new features and defect fixes, supporting delivery accuracy and on-time releases in fast-paced studio environments.
3D Projects / Software Development (Student Projects) at Independent / Academic Projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Ultrarealistic 3D character sculpt: created ultra-realistic 3D character in ZBrush, refining anatomy and surface detail, then retopologized in Maya and textured in Substance Painter for portfolio-ready output. Guidewire Claim Center contribution: supported feature enhancements, validation, defect tracking, and release readdressing in a Java/Guidewire-based enterprise Claims Center platform in a regulated environment. Driver drowsiness monitoring system: built a computer-vision prototype using Python and OpenCV to detect eye-closure patterns in real time and trigger alerts. Android music player application: developed a Java-based Android music player with playlist management and background playback, testing usability and iterating to improve user experience. 3D Game (Ball Runner) in Unity: designed and implemented an endless runner game in Unity using C#, including scoring logic, level progression, and interactive obstacles relevant to game-studio workflows.
Projects (Developer / Designer) at Independent / Academic Projects
January 1, 2021 - PresentMotion Graphics Sequencer (Logo & Brand Reveal): designed and animated a motion graphic logo sequence in Adobe After Effects combining typography, iconography, and timing for a polished brand intro. 2.5D Matte Painting: created high-resolution digital matte painting in Photoshop and used Nuke 2.5D camera projections to add parallax/depth for cinematic environments. Houdini FX simulations: built Houdini test shots featuring vellum cloth/soft-body and fracture simulations with iterative settings, catching, and lighting for readable, production-style FX. Storyboarding & Concept Art for short film: sketched detailed storyboards and props/environment concept art to visualize narrative beats, camera angles, and mood for production.
Software Developer / Junior Product Specialist at Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 20223D Game Developer – Ball Runner at Self-Directed Projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Designed and implemented a 3D endless runner game in Unity using C#, including scoring logic, level progression, and interactive obstacles for game-studio workflows.
Motion Graphics Designer (Project) at Self-Directed Projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Created Motion Graphics Sequence for logo and brand reveals using After Effects, integrating typography, iconography, and timing to deliver polished brand intros. Wrote storyboards and produced asset packs with composition, lighting, and color guidance for production-ready outputs. Executed additional creative work including driver-fatigue prototypes, Android music player concepts, and a 3D game concept in Unity.
Education
MAV Visual Effects with Advanced Practice at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics
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