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Overview
Work History
Education
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Interests
Languages
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Alexander Jack McCunn

Alexander Jack McCunn

Student @ QMU
Edinburgh

Summary

I am a student at Queen Margaret University currently in the third year of my BA (Hons) Performance degree. My experience includes my professional experience from working in retail part time to full time employment at several studios within Scotland. I am looking for part time work that will allow me to contribute to a business with my experience in retail and professional working environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Ambassador

Queen Margaret University
11.2025 - Current
  • Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promote student engagement.
  • Improved communication between students and university staff by serving as a liaison to address concerns and provide feedback.

Independent Creative Work

DIRB Studios LTD
2023 - 2025
  • Freelance work whilst studying.

Mid/ Senior Technical Animator for Video Game Development

Astrodreamer Studio LTD
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Built Character Rigs, Tools and maintained Animation Pipeline.
  • Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on improving technical skills and artistic vision.
  • Conducted thorough research on relevant subjects for accurate representation in animations, ensuring authenticity in storytelling.

Technical Animator for Video Game Development

Tag Games – A Scopely Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked with all department teams to create character animations, build character rigs and support technical team.
  • Co-ordinated with our game director to push visual appeal, impact and conveyance of animation sequences.

3D Generalist for Service Companies & Internal Training

Crucial Visual Communication Studios LTD
01.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Consultant

NEXT Retail Stores
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Advised customers on appropriate product selections based on their needs and helped manage shop floors during operating hours.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Performance

Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, Scotland
04.2001 -

HND - Acting and Performance

Dundee And Angus College
Dundee, Scotland
10-2025

BA (Hons) - Computer Arts

University of Abertay
Dundee, Scotland
06-2019

Skills

Leader with the Scouts - Contribute once a week to local Scout troops in Balerno, Scotland

Interests

Audio Books

Musical Theatre

Fitness

Animation

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Student Ambassador

Queen Margaret University
11.2025 - Current

Mid/ Senior Technical Animator for Video Game Development

Astrodreamer Studio LTD
01.2022 - 01.2023

Technical Animator for Video Game Development

Tag Games – A Scopely Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022

3D Generalist for Service Companies & Internal Training

Crucial Visual Communication Studios LTD
01.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Consultant

NEXT Retail Stores
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Performance

Queen Margaret University
04.2001 -

Independent Creative Work

DIRB Studios LTD
2023 - 2025

HND - Acting and Performance

Dundee And Angus College

BA (Hons) - Computer Arts

University of Abertay
Alexander Jack McCunnStudent @ QMU