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Amaan Zamir

@amaanzamir

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Games Design graduate focused on 3D design and technical problem-solving.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can grow my skills and contribute to exciting projects.

I am a Games Design with Animation graduate from the University of Staffordshire, specializing in 3D design and real-time asset development. My education has equipped me with strong technical problem-solving skills and proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and Substance Painter. I am eager to apply my creative and technical skills in a junior-level role within the tech or IT industry, where I can contribute to innovative projects and continue my professional growth.

During my time at university, I participated in collaborative projects that simulated real industry pipelines, working alongside artists, designers, and programmers to develop playable levels. I contributed to scene layout, asset creation, optimization, and basic blueprint scripting, while also providing technical support to my team members. Additionally, I have experience in game jams, where I took the lead on environment art and asset creation, adapting quickly to new tools and tight deadlines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Animator / Technical Support Contributor / Asset Creation

Staffordshire University

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Participated in two collaborative modules, simulating real industry pipelines, where I worked with artists, designers, and programmers to develop playable levels. Contributed to scene layout, asset creation, optimization, and basic blueprint scripting, while also supporting team members with software troubleshooting and project file organization.

Unreal Engine 5 Maya Substance Painter Asset creation Troubleshooting Collaboration

Environment Artist / Generalist

Global Game Jam + Internal Uni Jam

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Developed small, playable games within 48–72 hours in a team-based environment, taking the lead on environment art, modular asset creation, and lighting. Adapted quickly to new tools and pipelines while collaborating under tight deadlines, contributing to bug fixing, asset integration, and rapid idea generation.

Light Game Development Teamwork Rapid Prototyping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University Of Staffordshire

BA (Hons) Games Design with Animation, Games Design with Animation

2022 - 2025

Grade: 2:1

Activities and societies: Took part in two group-based collaborative modules simulating real industry pipelines. Worked with artists, designers, and programmers to develop playable levels, contributing to scene layout, asset creation, optimisation, and basic blueprint scripting. Supported team members with software troubleshooting and project file organisation.

Graduated with a 2:1 in Games Design with Animation, focusing on 3D design, technical problem-solving, and real-time asset development. Gained proficiency in tools such as Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and Substance Painter.

City Of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College

BTEC Digital Games Design and Development, Digital Games Design and Development

2020 - 2022

Grade: D*D*

Achieved D*D* in Digital Games Design and Development, gaining foundational knowledge in game creation. Also completed BTEC Digital Music Production with a D*.