ELLIOT HUNTER
Hartlepool
Summary
First-Class Games Art graduate specialising in 3D Environment and Prop Art, backed by 5+ years of academic and project-based experience. Proven track record of delivering optimised, game-ready assets and immersive environments within collaborative, cross-disciplinary agile/scrum pipelines. Highly proficient in UE5, Maya, ZBrush, and the Substance Suite, with a core focus on high-to-low poly workflows, hard surface modelling, UV unwrapping, and PBR texturing. Skilled in version control using GitHub and deeply committed to leveraging technical expertise to build immersive worlds in a professional studio environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Student
Teesside University
Teesside
2023.09 - 2026.07
- My final project allowed me to showcase all of my skills in one project. I created an abandoned subway environment with an armoured train as the focus using UE5, Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter/Designer. You can find it on ArtStation here: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/L4L095
- Collaborated in a cross-disciplinary team of 10 to develop Beneath Normanby, ensuring all asset creation strictly adhered to the established art direction, poly count requirements, and strict project deadlines.
- Beneath Normanby Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBBMA0b6fmc
- Created projects in Hard Surface Modelling, Photoscanning, Environment Production, Character Production, and Technical Art.
Student
Hartlepool Sixth Form
Hartlepool
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Studied C++ coding, creating small text based games and coding simple game mechanics in Unity.
- Studied the principles of Games Design.
Bar Staff
Hartlepool Snooker & Social
2023.06 - 2026.07
- Teamwork, Maths, and Problem Solving
Bar Staff
Owton Manor Social Club
2021.06 - 2024.01
- Social Skills, Teamwork, and Communication
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Games Art
Teesside University
Teesside, UK 2023.09 - 2026.06
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma - Games, Animation and VFX Skills
Hartlepool Sixth Form
Hartlepool, UK 2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
Software
- Unreal Engine
- Substance Painter
- Autodesk Maya
- ZBrush
Art Skills
- Environment Art
- Prop Art
- Hard Surface Modelling
- Source Control (Github)
Technical Skills
- UV Unwrapping
- PBR Texturing
- Photoscanning
- Agile/Scrum Teamwork
Affiliations
- Photography
- Camping and Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelors of Arts - Games Art
Teesside University
2023.09 - 2026.06
Student
Teesside University
2023.09 - 2026.07
Bar Staff
Hartlepool Snooker & Social
2023.06 - 2026.07
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma - Games, Animation and VFX Skills
Hartlepool Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.06
Student
Hartlepool Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.06
Bar Staff
Owton Manor Social Club
2021.06 - 2024.01