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ABOUT

My name is Will Willis.

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I graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2018 after studying Games Production BSc, achieving a first class honours degree. 

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Recently graduated in Creative Technologies MSc. This course consisting of one year long project, with mine focusing on mental health in game design, creating a VR game to raise mental health awareness. 

Alongside this, I currently work on a co-op dungeon crawler game called Substratum: Into the Depths, with the development team consisting of myself, a programmer, and a concept artist. 

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During my experience at university, I constantly tried out new software with my projects. With so many small projects going on, this meant I could try a new workflow or software and see whether it works or not. During this time I also worked as a Student Ambassador for two years and a Student Mentor for one year. This meant I could do more of what I love, working with others on new, and exciting projects. 

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In my spare time, I like to play video games, explore, and watch films. With my biggest passtime being learning new production methods and technologies, incorporating them into my projects and games. 

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In the near future I'd love to work as a full-time game designer. My university experience showed various times that I can live up to the challenges set before me, and that giving me a chance to prove myself is always a great idea. My talent and commitment to my work can be seen in my previous experience, academic achievements, and portfolio. 

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The Game Jam team

MY SKILLS

Areas of Focus

  • Gameplay Design

  • Prototyping 

  • Level Design 

  • Environment Design 

  • Environment Art

  • Prop Art

  • Whiteboxing 

  • Narrative Design

  • Game Design Documents

Game Engines

Software

  • Autodesk Suite (3ds Max, Maya, Mudbox)

  • Zbrush

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Quixel Suite

  • Substance Painter

  • Substance Alchemist

  • Speed Tree 

  • Cinema 4D 

  • World Machine

  • OptiTrack - Motion Capture

  • Adobe Premiere

  • Microsoft Office 

  • Unreal Engine

EDUCATION

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies -  Distinction 

2019 - 2020

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Creative Technologies MSc. 

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Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies - First Class Honours Degree 

2015 - 2018

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Games Production BSc.

EXPERIENCES

Freelance 3D artist, designer 

2018 - Current

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As a freelancer I've been involved in various projects including the creation of assets and modular environment kits from scratch according to the client brief, starting from design through to final in-engine use. 

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Student Mentor

2017 - 2018

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As a mentor I assisted students on their projects and helped guide them towards the outcomes they aimed for. This involved assistance with modelling and texturing, production management, and creative direction. 

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Confetti Game Jam 2020

March 2020

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As part of this team-focused event I assisted in the planning and hosting of the jam. This allowed me to further develop skills in technical problem solving, rising to challenge to create a high quality event. 

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