Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Simon Pemberton

Simon Pemberton

3d Artist and Animator
Liverpool

Summary

Passionate 3D artist and animator with over 10 years of experience working collaboratively to create visually striking content that enhances gameplay. Expertise in creating high-quality environments, characters and animations using a range of different software. Enthusiastic about inspiring and encouraging team conversations to ensure the project’s vision and values are met.

Work History

Senior 3D Artist and Animator

CGA Studio
Liverpool
2015 - Current
  • Worked alongside programmers, artists, and producers to create unique designs that enhance gameplay.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animations for games and government-funded projects.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm during design sprints and pressured situations.
  • Contributed to the creative process with original ideas and inspiration.
  • Managed and mentored art interns and work placements.
  • Developed large-scale 3D environments including digital twins of Conwy and Liverpool.
  • Created realistic environments and scenarios for emergency response simulations.
  • Designed, modelled, textured, and animated the lead character in Chill Panda a mental health game championed by the NHS.
  • Showcased Space Ribbon at EGX games festival; created marketing materials and stand banner.
  • Live streamed Virtual Driving School to hundreds of people at Steam Next Fest.

Games Tutor

Liverpool Media Academy
Liverpool
2011 - 2015
  • Wrote and delivered lesson plans in Game Design.
  • Tutored classes of around 24 while making sure each student's needs were met.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help students wherever needed.
  • Led classes in practical game development skills.
  • Supported students in researching the history of game development.

3D Artist

Onteca
Liverpool
2007 - 2011
  • Created 3D models and characters for Steam, Playstation and Nintendo Switch Games.
  • Successfully worked as part of a team creating and designing levels and game concepts.
  • Manned stalls to showcase and demo games and products including VR and AR applications.
  • Designed and created marketing materials for websites and conferences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Design

University of Central Lancashire, Preston
2003 - 2006

BTEC - Spacial Design

Mid Cheshire College, Hartford Campus
2001 - 2003

GCSE's -

Bishops High School, Chester
1995 - 2000

8 GCSE's all grade B -C

Skills

  • 3D Modeling
  • Maya
  • Motion Builder
  • Animation
  • Rigging
  • Unity
  • Photoshop
  • Video Editing

Hobbies

  • Cycling
  • Gaming
  • Travelling
  • Camping
  • Music
Simon Pemberton3d Artist and Animator