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I’m Russ Morris, a developer and designer with over 14 years of experience creating games, apps, and interactive projects across major platforms including web, mobile, console, AR, and VR. I am passionate about collaborating with creative teams to craft unique experiences while tackling technical challenges to ensure a seamless end-user experience across all devices.
I thrive in leading technical development and mentoring teams, taking on technical responsibility to deliver the vision of the creative team. I enjoy working closely with all team members to maintain focus on creativity, ensuring projects come to life without compromise.
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Lead Interactive Developer at Aardman Animations Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentLed the technical development of games, apps, and XR experiences, including hands-on design and development using Unity, Unreal, and Flutter. Provided support to internal and freelance developers, created and updated tech specs, roadmaps, and project schedules while developing pipelines for game-ready assets and animations. Established internal frameworks, tools, and effective software development processes. Managed build pipeline, CI/CD systems, and the release, distribution, and long-term support of projects.
Lead Platform Developer at Rescape Innovation Ltd
January 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Led development of Doctor VR, a multi-platform VR and mobile tool for pain and anxiety management used in healthcare settings. Supported development team members, managed mobile VR content pipelines, deployed applications across hardware targets, and designed interactive VR experiences and games. Managed technical scoping, scheduling, roadmaps, and contributed to UX design for platform features and content.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Aardman Animations
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Led Unity project development requiring bespoke native Android and iOS plugin integration. Integrated Firebase MLKit and Huawei MLS, and developed an in-house CMS to manage and deliver remote content for the Story Sign app that teaches deaf children to read through sign language using OCR and machine learning.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Rant / Cadw
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Led development of an interactive installation featuring 3D hologram virtual dragons at Caernarfon Castle. Managed technical requirements for custom hardware and assets, and conducted soak testing to ensure multi-device operation over extended periods.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Aardman Animations
February 28, 2018 - July 10, 2025Led development of Treasure Hunters app, contributed to design, UX, and animations, and created a custom CMS to serve remote data. The app turns museums into digital playgrounds encouraging exploration and communication.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Rant / Principality Building Society
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025Created Dylan’s Den, a persistent digital pet app teaching children the value of money through interactive mini-games. Released on iOS and Android.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Complete Control / BBC
March 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Led development and integrated BBC frameworks for Teletubbies on Cbeebies Playtime, allowing interaction with characters via mini-games.
Senior Developer at Thud Media
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025Designed and developed games for iOS and Android platforms, responsible for building, testing, and distribution.
Game Developer at If You Can
February 28, 2014 - July 10, 2025Prototyped gameplay features, established content pipelines for art, animation, audio, and design, managed builds and distribution.
Product Evangelist at Unity Technologies
January 31, 2013 - July 10, 2025Delivered training, workshops, technical talks, and troubleshooting for clients building Unity projects across Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Gameplay Programmer at PLA Studio
February 29, 2012 - July 10, 2025Developed and designed games for web and iOS platforms.
Lead Interactive Developer at Aardman Animations Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentLeading the technical development of games, apps, and XR experiences. Responsibilities include hands-on design and development, utilizing Unity, Unreal & Flutter, supporting internal and freelance developers, creating and updating tech specs, roadmaps and project schedules, developing pipelines for game-ready assets and animations, establishing frameworks and tools, implementing effective software development processes, managing build pipelines and CI/CD systems, and overseeing release, distribution, and long-term project support.
Lead Platform Developer at Rescape Innovation Ltd
January 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Led and managed development of Doctor VR (DR.VR), a multi-platform pain and anxiety management tool used in NHS and private healthcare. Supported development team members, managed mobile VR content pipeline, deployed applications on multiple hardware, designed interactive VR experiences and games, managed technical scoping, scheduling and technology roadmaps, and contributed to UX design for platform features and content.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Aardman Animations
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Led Unity development for Story Sign app teaching deaf children to read by translating storybooks into sign language via OCR and machine learning. Integrated bespoke native Android and iOS plugins, Firebase MLKit, Huawei MLS, and developed in-house CMS system for remote content delivery. Released on iOS, Android, and Huawei platforms.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Rant / Cadw
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Led development and collaborated closely with creative teams on Legends of the Sky interactive installation at Caernarfon Castle involving virtual dragons with 3D hologram displays controlled via touch screens. Managed technical requirements for custom hardware and assets, ensured hardware reliability for extended daily use.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Aardman Animations
February 28, 2018 - July 10, 2025Led development of Treasure Hunters app turning museums into digital playgrounds. Contributed to design, UX, animations, and created and integrated a custom CMS for remote data serving to the app.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Rant / Principality Building Society
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025Created Dylan's Den, a persistent digital pet teaching children financial value via mini-games and interactions. Released on iOS and Android platforms.
Lead Unity Developer (Contract) at Complete Control / BBC
March 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Led development and integrated BBC frameworks for Teletubbies on Cbeebies Playtime app featuring mini-games with characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Lala and Po.
Senior Developer at Thud Media
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025Designed and developed games for iOS and Android platforms. Responsible for building, testing, and distribution.
Game Developer at If You Can
February 28, 2014 - July 10, 2025Prototyped gameplay features, established content pipelines for art, animation, audio, and design. Managed builds and distribution.
Product Evangelist at Unity Technologies
January 31, 2013 - July 10, 2025Delivered training, workshops, technical talks, and troubleshooting to clients using Unity across Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Gameplay Programmer at PLA Studio
February 28, 2012 - July 10, 2025Developed and designed games for web and iOS platforms.
Education
BA at London South Bank University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Bachelor's Degree at London South Bank University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
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Gaming, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
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