Concept artist and illustrator skilled in digital painting, visual development, and character design. Focused on creating strong visual concepts, character systems, and environment art, with a solid foundation in 3D-related workflows and effects. Experience spans retail/hospitality supervision and brand-support work, with a strong emphasis on team communication, time management, and customer service. Utilises industry-standard tools across illustration and 3D/animation pipelines, alongside office software for planning and reporting.

Zaphire Williams

Concept artist and illustrator skilled in digital painting, visual development, and character design. Focused on creating strong visual concepts, character systems, and environment art, with a solid foundation in 3D-related workflows and effects. Experience spans retail/hospitality supervision and brand-support work, with a strong emphasis on team communication, time management, and customer service. Utilises industry-standard tools across illustration and 3D/animation pipelines, alongside office software for planning and reporting.

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Concept artist and illustrator skilled in digital painting, visual development, and character design. Focused on creating strong visual concepts, character systems, and environment art, with a solid foundation in 3D-related workflows and effects.

Experience spans retail/hospitality supervision and brand-support work, with a strong emphasis on team communication, time management, and customer service. Utilises industry-standard tools across illustration and 3D/animation pipelines, alongside office software for planning and reporting.

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Work Experience

Supervisor (Coffeeshop) at Crosslyn Coffee
July 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Performed supervisor responsibilities including effective team communication and time management. Assisted with hiring processes and training of new staff members. Managed operational tasks and supported efficient service delivery.
Barista at Crosslyn Coffee
July 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Worked as a barista in a fast-paced environment from July 2025 to April 2026. Focused on excellent customer service, maintaining efficient workflow and supporting team communication during busy periods.
Barista at Coffee Academy - Brand Academy Store
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Worked in an inventory-aware environment supporting daily store operations. Assisted with inventory-related tasks and contributed to team workflow and service standards. Also supported hiring and training processes for new staff members.
Barista / Supervisor at Sparks Café
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent communication across a large-scale team. Successfully maximised sales and customer experience while minimising time and labour inefficiencies. Supported daily operations and helped ensure smooth service quality through active supervision.
Barista / Head Barista / Supervisor at Coffee Academy - Brand Academy Store
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Handled inventory management and stock takes using Excel and EPOS. Assisted with hiring and training new staff, including supervising responsibilities, team communication, and time management. As Head Barista/Supervisor, supported sales and customer experience while managing labour and time efficiently across a large-scale team.

Education

BSc Undergraduate Degree at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
BSc Undergraduate Degree (Art & Design) at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
TEC Art & Design Level 3 Diploma at City of Wolverhampton College
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026

Qualifications

UAL Foundation Art & Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality