LEVEL DESIGN: VISUAL STORYTELLING | BRAD NELSON
Description: Whilst studying Indie Games Development I have built up my portfolio with any level design focused work completed. Below
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About Me
Course
BA (Hons) Indie Games Development
Modules
Visual Scripting, Games Design and Mechanics, Games Asset Creation, Visual Iconography, Production and Project Management, Gameplay Scripting, Mission Design, Games Interface Design, 2D Game Creation, Games Business and Marketing and Journeyman.
Biography
I am currently studying my second year of Indie Games Development at Teesside University, Specializing in Level Design and Lighting. I am seeking work placement where I can further my skills and gain some industry experience. I enjoy many aspects of Level Design in UE4 such as placing architecture, prop placement and set dressing. I have a keen eye for 3D visualization and love how game design connects creativity with logical thinking. I enjoy enhancing my projects with set dressing because it allows me to tell a visual story. Whilst studying I have achieved a high level of competence in the software and tools used in Industry and I am excited to learn more and further develop my skills.
Software
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Maya 3D
- Substance Painter
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Software
- Audacity
- Source Control (UE4, GitHub, Git)
Employment
I am currently looking for my first opportunity in the games industry for my placement year after the current academic year ends. As I have previously been employed in various different job roles I have developed my organizational and leadership qualities which would be very important in a games studio setting. I also plan to focus any extra time I have into laying down the foundation for my own start-up studio which focuses on outsourcing.
Interests
Academic/Industry Interests: Level Design, Lighting, set dressing and map building.
Personal Interests: Playing Guitar, Walking, Film and TV and Playing PC games.