Safiya Hay
Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Transitioning from studying Biomedical Science at Nottingham to pursuing my passion in gaming by studying 3D Character and creature art at the University of Staffordshire. Quick learner, with a strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a keen eye for detail. Experience game testing and communicating with designers, to ensure the game is functioning in the best state for players.
Below are three game jams I have taken part in:
- Jester Junction, Global Game Jam, 2024: https://jamiedovaston.itch.io/jester-junction - 3D Artist/Character art
- Integratty, Ukie Student Game Jam, 2024: https://wiktah.itch.io/integ-ratty - 3D/2D Artist
- The Other Side, Snappy Gurus Game Off, 2024: https://jbirdie100.itch.io/the-other-side - 3D Artist/Character art
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Bar associate
Wetherspoons
Stone, Staffordshire
05.2022 - 08.2025
Waitress
Pizza Express
Stafford, Staffordshire
12.2015 - 09.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Game Art
University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent 09.2022 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Biomedical Science
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2018 - 07.2021
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Walton High Academy
Stafford, Staffordshire 09.2016 - 07.2018
GCSEs -
Walton High School
Stafford, Staffordshire 09.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
- Fast and adaptable learner
- Keen eye for detail
- Strong ability to receive and apply written and verbal feedback
- Understanding and application of character optimisation for game engines
- Ability to work both in a team and independently
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Software
- Zbrush
- Autodesk Maya/Max
- Blender
- Substance Painter/Designer
- Unreal Engine
- Marmoset Toolbag
- 3D Coat
- Adobe Photoshop
Affiliations
- Enjoying a wide range of games on various platforms, love a good board game!
- Crochet, currently learning knitting and sewing.
- Painting, I love my oils and watercolours, currently getting in to gouache!
- I enjoy cooking and baking new seasonal dishes.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Game Art
University of Staffordshire
09.2022 -
Bar associate
Wetherspoons
05.2022 - 08.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Biomedical Science
Nottingham Trent University
09.2018 - 07.2021
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
Walton High Academy
09.2016 - 07.2018
Waitress
Pizza Express
12.2015 - 09.2018
GCSEs -
Walton High School
09.2011 - 07.2016