Lewis Spicer
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
I'm a skilled 3D artist who specializes in the creation of video game-ready assets. My expertise includes 3D modelling and texturing to produce Game-ready Assets. Throughout my career, I've demonstrated professional skills, creative thinking and technical problem solving. Although I'm currently working in education, developing my teaching ability and critical evaluation skills, my main aspirations are to work and contribute to the development of video games within the gaming industry. Above all else, I strive to continuously learn and develop my technical skill and enhance my ability to create and collaborate with other professionals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Games Tutor
Confetti College - Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
2023.08 - Current
- Adapted teaching style and designed curriculum to engage learners and encourage intellectual curiosity.
- Prepared lesson plans to deliver and ensure understanding of complex concepts and topics using practical examples.
- Developed professional skills such as time management, record-keeping and critical evaluation required for creative workplaces.
- Enhanced personal and student comprehension by utilizing interactive professional software required to develop video games.
- Regularly assessed student and professional colleagues to develop strategies for improvement and encourage self-study.
- Utilized technology within sessions to develop professional video game assets and make learning more engaging and efficient.
- Completed consistent training and maintained knowledge regarding technical software and emerging trends in education and video game development.
Senior Brand Ambassador and Barista
Ludorati Cafe
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Enhanced public interaction with local board game developers and creative communities to foster engagement and collaboration.
- Maintained consistent and organized events within a fast-paced environment.
- Created and established new gaming events alongside wider skills, such as branding materials development.
- Undertook normal hospitality responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted regular stock checks of gaming equipment, minimizing downtime due to faulty analogue materials, hardware or software.
Games Art Student
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2020.09 - 2023.06
- Regularly documented and updated work to achieve a wide variety of academic, personal, and professional projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in creating both stylized and realistic video game assets.
- Developed attention to detail and patience when working on intricate video game assets.
- Utilized various software to create unique video game assets, including exploring different art styles and areas of speciality.
- Mentored junior students in life skills and development techniques to improve their skills.
- Collaborate with professional game studios, including Rare and Stone Sword Games.
Warehouse Operative and Quality Assurance
Warlord Games
Lenton, Nottinghamshire
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Ensured high standards of organization and cleanliness by regularly organizing warehouse environment and equipment.
- Coordinated with management and team members to contribute valuable input during team meetings and new procedures.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and use.
- Operated different machinery to efficiently and safely transport and package products in a warehouse/production environment.
- Detected defects, faults and errors in products prior to packing them, ready for sale and distribution.
Education
Master of Science - Further Education and Skills
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2024.09 -
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2020.09 - 2023.06
BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma - Game Art
Confetti, The Institute of Creative Technology
Nottingham 2016.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Creation of video game-ready assets
- 3D Modelling
- 3D Environment Art
- 3D Prop Art
- 3D Weapon Art
- Digital Sculpting
- 3D Texturing
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Providing Teaching and Education
- Professional Communication
- Critical Evaluation
- Autodesk Maya
- Unreal Engine
- Adobe Substance Painter
- Adobe Substance Designer
- Adobe Photoshop
Software:
Additional Experience
- Dambuster Studios Playtesting
- Sumo Digital Playtesting
- CERT Mentoring
- Comic Project (NDA)
- Ren'py Game Project
Timeline
Master of Science - Further Education and Skills
Nottingham Trent University
2024.09 -
Games Tutor
Confetti College - Nottingham Trent University
2023.08 - Current
Senior Brand Ambassador and Barista
Ludorati Cafe
2022.07 - 2023.08
Warehouse Operative and Quality Assurance
Warlord Games
2021.10 - 2022.04
Games Art Student
Nottingham Trent University
2020.09 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art
Nottingham Trent University
2020.09 - 2023.06
BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma - Game Art
Confetti, The Institute of Creative Technology
2016.09 - 2018.07