I have recently graduated from Futureworks with a first-class Bachelor Degree in Game Art. I have specalised in environment and prop design. I have sufficient skills and knowledge in creating game ready assets that are accurate and highly detailed. My skills in environment art are wide range, as I can naturally visualise what needs to be added and what will be most impactful from artistic perspective, this includes thumbnails, staging the scene, lighting, camera lens and post-production. I can build a scene using modular assets, so its efficient in engine and easily variable if changes need to be made. I am confident in what I create, hard working and strive to keep improving my craft.

Shay Kerry

I have recently graduated from Futureworks with a first-class Bachelor Degree in Game Art. I have specalised in environment and prop design. I have sufficient skills and knowledge in creating game ready assets that are accurate and highly detailed. My skills in environment art are wide range, as I can naturally visualise what needs to be added and what will be most impactful from artistic perspective, this includes thumbnails, staging the scene, lighting, camera lens and post-production. I can build a scene using modular assets, so its efficient in engine and easily variable if changes need to be made. I am confident in what I create, hard working and strive to keep improving my craft.

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I have recently graduated from Futureworks with a first-class Bachelor Degree in Game Art. I have specalised in environment and prop design. I have sufficient skills and knowledge in creating game ready assets that are accurate and highly detailed. My skills in environment art are wide range, as I can naturally visualise what needs to be added and what will be most impactful from artistic perspective, this includes thumbnails, staging the scene, lighting, camera lens and post-production. I can build a scene using modular assets, so its efficient in engine and easily variable if changes need to be made. I am confident in what I create, hard working and strive to keep improving my craft.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Front of House at REEDS (Alteration Company - The Trafford Centre)
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Front of house responsibilities including alterations knowledge, problem solving and professional interaction; liaised with high-end brands such as Boss, Reiss and Selfridges.
Co-op Team Member at Co-op
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Storefront operations, delivery and stock; customer service, problem solving, multitasking and working under pressure.
Game Environment Artist at The Manchester College
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Course-based role as part of Motion Design, Digital Art and Animation; studied Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology; developed skills in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Marmoset Toolbag; focused on hero props and environment scenes.
Environment Course Participant at Snappy Gurus
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Course expanding workflows and techniques for game environments, focusing on modular assets, lighting, camera angles, composition, and post-processing; learned collaboration and feedback practices.
Food Market Worker at Bents Christmas Markets - Garden Centre
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked in fast-paced food markets across the winter period, undertaking flexible roles and developing time management, working under pressure, adaptability and rapid learning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (First-Class Honours) in Game Art at Futureworks Manchester
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (Level 3) at The Manchester College
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Environment Course at Snappy Gurus
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

First-Class Honours Bachelor's Degree in Game Art
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (Level 3)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet