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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, Scotland10-2025
BA (Hons) - Computer Arts
University of Abertay
Dundee, Scotland06-2019
Skills
Leader with the Scouts - Contribute once a week to local Scout troops in Balerno, Scotland
Interests
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