Experience

• Digital Media Specialist and Owner/Operator at Chromium Yeti Limited

  New Zealand

  November 2011 - June 2021

  • Designed and created 3D production art and provided consultation for large-scale, long-term video animation projects.
  
  • Developed conceptual proofs for construction projects.
  
  • Developed and produced health and safety animated features.
  
  • Kept all projects within time frame spec.
  
  • Maintained schedule and resource flexibility with the client.

• Graphic Design Volunteer at ConZealand

  New Zealand

  March 2020 - July 2020

  Designed and developed video slide assets to be used for the Hugo Awards Nominee video as well as a variety of Zoom backgrounds for panel/webinar use throughout the global convention, Worldcon.
  
  Reported to Promotions Division Head.

• Web and Graphic Design Tutor at ACG Yoobee School of Design

  Wellington, New Zealand

  April 2018 - December 2018

  • Delivering Level 5 course materials, teaching classes of up to 20 students that focused on developing core creative skills.
  
  • Delivered materials covered basic creative ideation, design foundation, print processes, responsive web-based interactive platforms and motion graphics.
  
  • Graded assignments, providing industry level feedback.

• Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Role at Christchurch Brick Show

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  September 2014 - July 2018

  • Designed marketing graphics for community-wide promotion for the Christchurch Brick Show events.
  
  • Established and maintained contacts with printing firms.
  
  • Engaged with the Christchurch City Council for marketing in public spaces as well as city libraries.

• Character Animator (Remote) at Razor Edge Games

  United States of America

  June 2017 - July 2017

  • Worked with a dynamic team with members from remote locations globally
  
  • Translated live-action video footage onto developed game character rigs for Unity
  
  • Met criteria for weekly animation assignments

• Short Course Tutor at ACG Yoobee School of Design

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  May 2014 - September 2016

  • Designed, implemented and delivered course materials, taught classes of up to 20 students in a wide variety of subjects.
  
  • Delivered classes material on Photo Manipulation, Film and Animation and UI/UX Design.
  
  • Onsite as well as offsite teaching in schools based within the state and out of state.
  
  • Generated interest in the subjects for future enrolments into tertiary education at ACG.

• Relief Tutor at ACG Yoobee School of Design

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  January 2013 - September 2016

  • Substitute Tutoring for Diploma level classes, both short and long term.
  
  • Ensured students received consistent and quality learning of course materials in line with deliverables.
  
  • Graded assignments, providing industry level feedback.
  
  • Assisted with curriculum updates and improvements.

• iCreate Tutor at ACG Yoobee School of Design

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  March 2016 - May 2016

  • Delivered course materials, taught classes of up to 20 students that focused on developing core creative skills.
  
  • Delivered materials covered basic creative ideation, print processes, web based interactive platforms and animation and film principles.
  
  • Graded assignments, providing industry level feedback.
  
  • Assisted with curriculum updates and improvements.

• Curriculum Designer & Game Art Tutor - Diploma Level 7 at ACG Yoobee School of Design

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  February 2014 - July 2015

  • Designed, implemented and delivered relevant curriculum materials for Teaching and Learning for a Level 7 Diploma in Game Art.
  
  • Supported principal tutors with additional material.
  
  • Primary Game Engine Support for both students and tutors.
  
  • Graded assignments, providing industry level feedback.
  
  • Assisted with curriculum updates and improvements.
  
  • Covered a range of topics including Developmental processes of the Game Art Pipeline, Analytical brainstorming and problem-solving, Iterative development with Agile & Scrum methodologies and Level design principles.
  
  • Organized regular peer review of major assignments from industry mentors.

• Web Designer & Developer at NetRight

  Rangiora, New Zealand

  December 2013 - February 2014

  • Maintained several of NetRight’s responsive client websites.
  
  • Updated store inventory entries as per client request.
  
  • Overhauled backend accessibility and functionality for simplified control for the client.
  
  • Created and prepared advertising and marketing materials for print.
  
  Environments: Joomla

• 3d Animation Tutor at Natcoll Design Technology

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  July 2012 - November 2012

  • Delivered 3D Animation teaching materials.
  
  • Covered animation principles and how to tell stories at an industry level.
  
  • Covered practical material including Story Concepts, Scripts & Storyboards and Animating using a 3d software package.
  
  • Maintained regular updates of online course materials through educational content management systems.
  
  • Graded assignments, providing industry level feedback.
  
  • Assisted with curriculum updates and improvements.

• Technical Artist at Stickmen Studios

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  May 2008 - November 2011

  • Specialised in 3D art asset creation and implementation.
  
  • Ensured art assets created worked in conjunction with the game engine.
  
  • Delegated and mentored junior 3D artists.
  
  • Grew into ad hoc Scrum Master of company