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I am an accomplished Art Director and creative leader, highly experienced in interactive entertainment.
I have proven expertise delivering multiple titles across all stages of production, working embedded in teams or B2B. Bringing ideas to life through concept art and immersive 2D/3D design & production, I provide clear communication and fast, effective feedback loops that keep the creative processes flowing.
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Art manager at Northern lights gaming
January 6, 2025 - PresentArt team management and art direction role. Providing briefs, hands on art work and full cycle art work delivery for igaming projects, marketing materials and internal research.
Freelance illustrator at self employed
January 1, 2024 - December 29, 2024Freelance illustrator and designer, working on various commissions such as branding design, website consultancy and themed wedding experiences
lead artist at stainless games
November 1, 2022 - November 17, 2023Lead concept artist, lead artist and lead co development artist on three successful projects. I managed three separate teams both hands on and through creative direction to project completion
Studio Art Director at Bloktopia
April 4, 2022 - October 28, 2022Studio Art Director responsible for designing and visualisation of the studios metaverse project. I built the team to deliver the immersive experiences and marketing assets required for this live service project. I successful delivered a company rebrand used across social media hubs and business communications.
principal artist at skyhook games
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022A bridging role, I worked in a senior art capacity mentoring artists, delivering pitch artwork and co developing with out source partners as a 1 man art team
studio Art Director at Ballistic Moon
April 5, 2021 - January 31, 2022As studio Art Director i successfully recruited and built the art team, delivering the pre production materials for Until Dawn Ps5
Senior artist at d3t
February 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016A principal art role, helping with recruitment, leading art disciplines when required and delivering pitch art work, marketing materials and company branded design work
Art Team Manager at Northern Lights Gaming Ltd
January 1, 2025 - PresentHead of internal Art Services across game development, marketing, and branding projects. Drove art direction and creative vision, managed asset design and production, streamlined workflows, incorporated AI workflows, and planned tasks across six titles. Led a multidisciplinary team of six artists.
Consulting Artworker at Freelance Consultant
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Multidisciplinary creative delivering art direction, design, illustration, content development, and visual storytelling for clients in remote engagements.
Lead Art / Creative Lead at Stainless Games
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023Guided creative teams through concept to delivery, balancing hands-on art direction with collaboration and strong partner relationships, including B2B work with Amazon Games (New World).
Art Director at BLOKTOPIA
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Art Director guiding the visual direction of a blockchain metaverse. Shaped a distinctive cyberpunk style, formed a bespoke team to match output, and refreshed branding across industry-facing corporate websites and social media hubs.
Studio Art Director at Ballistic Moon Ltd
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Studio Art lead & project Art Director on all in-house projects. Delivered pre-production for UNTIL DAWN (PS5).
Lead / Senior Artist at D3T Ltd
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Hands-on senior art team position and consulting creative on various co-developed titles in a B2B capacity.
Contract Designer / Consultant at Fabrik (published by Sony)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Contract designer / consultant contributing to multiple projects with Sony Interactive Entertainment.
World Lead / Lead Artist at Sumo Digital
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013World Lead Artist for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed; led art direction on a major racing title.
Lead Artist / Art Director at THQ Digital Studios
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Lead artist / Art director overseeing art direction for multiple projects.
Lead Artist and Staff Modeler at Early Career (Six Studios)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2008Lead Artist and Staff Modeler across six studios, specializing in 3D modelling, texturing, animation, and lighting.
Education
Qualifications
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025A-Levels: Art, English Literature
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025Foundation Diploma: Fine Art
September 2, 1991 - June 12, 1992GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026A-Levels: Art, English Literature
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Foundation Diploma: Fine Art
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Industry Experience
Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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