PETE NORRIS
Summary
An experienced artist focused on concept design, 3D modelling and 2D digital painting. Highly skilled at creating work to suit an established design language. Classically-trained in fine art and proficient in working with both traditional and digital media. Multiple AAA video games completed and a growing client list including Sony PlayStation, Nissan, Hasbro, Creative Assembly and Ghost Story Games. Creative designer showcasing advanced skills in [Area of expertise]. Meets client needs with originality, innovation and attention to detail. Develops thought-provoking visual art to connect with different types of audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior 3D and Concept Artist
Ghost Story Games
2019.10 - 2021.04
- Designed and built props and architectural assets for a currently undisclosed Sci-Fi title.
Creative Assembly - Senior 3D and Concept Artist
2012.01 - 2017.05
- Alien Isolation Designed and built 3D environment art, vehicles and props
- Halo Wars 2 Built pre-existing, and designed new vehicles for the Halo franchise
- My Jackrabbit design was sold as a Mega Bloks toy, a Hot Wheels and also as a Mattel Remote Controlled vehicle.
Senior Artist
Sony PlayStation
2009.08 - 2011.03
- Built assets from greybox up to finished in-game artwork including environments, vehicles and props as well as setting up lighting for cut scenes for Until Dawn.
Lead Artist
Ideaworks
2008.08 - 2009.08
- Led a team of artists on various projects, one of which was a racing game that I took from concept to a fully working tech demo as the sole artist showcasing the company's Airplay software
- Responsible for teaching and mentoring the Art Team on the creation of high quality assets.
Senior Artist
Sony PlayStation
2007.10 - 2008.07
- Created environment assets for Eight Days including background art, vehicles, weapons and props
- Whilst working alongside a well-established art team, I was also able to guide some of the less experienced artists.
Senior Environment Artist
Free Radical Design Ltd
2001.09 - 2007.10
- Worked in collaboration with Lucasarts producing in-game assets using the latest techniques available for next generation platforms including creating normal, specular and ambient occlusion maps
- Built and textured models for other games including Timesplitters 2, Second Sight and Haze.
Education
BA (Hons) - Transport Design
University of Coventry
Fine Art
Thanet Technical College
Skills
- Photoshop
- Substance Painter
- Sculptris
- 3DS Max (including VRay)
- Maya
- Z Brush
- Vray
- Keyshot
- Strong Traditional Art Skills - Drawing, Painting, Modelling
- 3d Printing - SLA and FDM
- Normal maps/AO/Specular maps etc
Accomplishments
- Judas - PS5/XboxX/PC - Environments, props, concepts
- Halo Wars 2 - Xbox One/PC- Vehicle concept, design and creation and prop
- Alien Isolation - PS3/PS4/XboxOne/PC- Environments, Vehicles and props
- Haze - PS3/Xbox 360 - Vehicles, weapons and other props
- Eight Days PS3 - Environments, vehicles, weapons and props
- Need For Speed - Mobile - Various car models
- Second Sight - PS2/Xbox/Gamecube - Environments, all vehicles, weapons & props
- Star Wars Battlefront 3 (unreleased) - Environments, vehicles, weapons and props
- Until Dawn - PS3 - Environments, vehicles and props
- Timesplitters 2 - PS2/Xbox/Gamecube - Various models
- Timesplitters Advance GBA - Background levels, ships, weapons and power-ups
- Various other projects - Environments, vehicles and props
- Inferno - Film for Channel4/Film4 - Environments, weapons and props
- PUBLICATIONS and AWARDS“Traverse” - featured artist in sci-fi art book
- Nov ‘17 “Nuthin' but Mech 4” - featured cover artist in sci-fi art book
- Sept ‘16 “Artstation/ILM Art Department Challenge” - Finalist
Timeline
Senior 3D and Concept Artist
Ghost Story Games
2019.10 - 2021.04
Creative Assembly - Senior 3D and Concept Artist
2012.01 - 2017.05
Senior Artist
Sony PlayStation
2009.08 - 2011.03
Lead Artist
Ideaworks
2008.08 - 2009.08
Senior Artist
Sony PlayStation
2007.10 - 2008.07
Senior Environment Artist
Free Radical Design Ltd
2001.09 - 2007.10
BA (Hons) - Transport Design
University of Coventry
Fine Art
Thanet Technical College