Sean Hunt
Sheffield,S. Yorkshire
Summary
An imaginative, curious, and tenacious digital native with a proven background in creative development and production.
As a Creative Lead at Creadits, I lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute creative visions for video game marketing campaigns. Some of the AAA clients I have worked with include Scopely, Sybo, Kabam, Rovio, and Ubisoft managing prolific IPs such as Disney, Marvel, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Rainbow 6, Angry Birds, and more.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Creative Lead
Creadits
London (Remote)
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute creative visions for video game marketing campaigns.
- Develop and implement art and picture-making principles to ensure the highest quality of assets and deliverables.
- Direct and oversee the creation of 3D models, animations, and real-time rendering assets using the Unreal 5 engine and Maya.
- Maintain and elevate the quality of art by providing guidance and feedback to artists and animators.
- Mentor and support less experienced team members in their growth and development of art principles.
- Own the creative process fully from pre-production through post-production on all CGI deliverables, leading art direction, sound & music design, animation and camera mapping, etc.
Creative Strategist
Creadits
London (Remote)
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Owed the production of compelling and exciting briefs that excite and impress clients that are sound, feasible, and timely.
- Creative leadership, and deep knowledge of creative trends.
- Implement digital campaigns and creative strategies in the gaming space.
- Develops streamlined and efficient workstreams to reduce friction within teams, with a singular focus on timely delivery and acceptance.
- In-depth knowledge of the digital media landscape including Social media i.e. FB, Snap, Tik Tok, YT, IG, Google, etc.
- Comfortable and passionate about creating new ideas in all creative spaces (especially 3D/CGI production)
Creative Producer
Creadits
London (Remote)
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Briefing client concepts via a proprietary workflow management tool.
- Ideating and Pitching original content to clients.
- Screenwriting approved projects and creatively troubleshooting workarounds to budget and timeline limitations.
- Scoping budgets and timelines for monthly deliverable cadence.
- Managing general workflow across international production hubs from Singapore to Ukraine to New Mexico and more.
- Facilitate the production process including negotiating with production hubs, and overseeing all creative processes from pre-production through post-production, with a particular emphasis on CGI.
Senior Creative Producer
Through The I
London
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Accomplished success at a creative video agency specializing in innovative video content, social media strategy, award-winning live streaming, and video consultancy.
- Spearheaded strategic video campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.
- Crafted compelling and responsive content.
- Orchestrated and motivated multidisciplinary creative teams.
- Highlights include: Leading the social media campaign for Pope Francis' historic first visit to the UAE, creating an enticing online fitness series in collaboration with Made In Chelsea's Josh Patterson for Adidas, and helping successfully launch the Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Development Producer
Boomerang
London
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as part of the development team within an independent branch of TwoFour, an award-winning TV production company.
- Responsibilities included conceiving and creating innovative TV formats.
- Designed and authored creative proposals.
- Directly pitched to channel commissioners.
- Notable commissions: A six-part gameshow series, "ITV's What Would Your Kid Do?", a twenty-part series, "Star Boot Sale," for Channel 4, and a three-part series, "Sinkholes," for C5.
Creative Producer
YMU
London
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Became a creative lead at the UK's premier talent management agency in the Ideation department.
- Collaborated closely with globally renowned talent.
- Conceptualized, wrote, pitched, and filmed formats for broadcast and online media.
- Highlights included: the development of a travel format with Ant and Dec for ITV, successfully securing a documentary series with Reggie Yates for Netflix, and producing a 10-part digital fashion series for The Huffington Post featuring Fearne Cotton.
Producer (Self-Shooting)
Freelance
London
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Specialized in short-form content creation.
- Varied roles included responding to client briefs, developing video concepts and scripts, producing, filming, and editing video content, and collaborating with creative agencies.
- Diverse client portfolio, including Fox International, Cafe Nero, Sony, Stella Artois, Esquire Magazine, and Tesco.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production (Script & Screenwriting)
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 09.2009 - 09.2012
Skills
- Creative team leadership
- Creative strategy development
- Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) expertise
- Complex problem solver
- Visual communication expertise
- High-value project management
- Copywriting
- Creative writing
- Campaign development
- Content development
- Narrative writing
Accomplishments
- In 2019, orchestrated a triumphant crowdfunding campaign for an innovative book concept—a fantasy tour guide to London.
- Oversaw the entire project, from concept and design to online strategy and execution.
- Administered a month-long fundraising campaign, surpassing the initial goal by over 132%.
- Garnered an impressive £24,000 in funding from a global community of more than 700 backers.
SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING
Timeline
Creative Lead
Creadits
05.2023 - Current
Creative Strategist
Creadits
07.2022 - 05.2023
Creative Producer
Creadits
09.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Creative Producer
Through The I
01.2018 - 09.2019
Development Producer
Boomerang
02.2017 - 12.2017
Creative Producer
YMU
10.2015 - 02.2017
Producer (Self-Shooting)
Freelance
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production (Script & Screenwriting)
University of Lincoln
09.2009 - 09.2012