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Thomas Clewley

@thomasclewley

Experienced 3D artist and lecturer creating photoreal hardsurface assets and motion graphics for real-time and pre-render work.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a collaborative role where I can create and optimize photoreal 3D assets—hardsurface props, PBR materials, and real-time or pre-render renders—and use motion graphics to tell strong product stories.

I’m an experienced 3D artist and lecturer who’s worked across games development and product advertisement. I create and optimize assets for both real-time and pre-render commercial projects, with a strong focus on PBR texturing and photoreal results.

I specialise in hardsurface and prop modelling, bringing realism, attention to detail, and storytelling into every piece. Across my roles, I’ve produced high-quality product renders and 3D animations, developed production-quality real-time models (including medical devices), and collaborated with creatives in agile workflows—while also leading a games course, mentoring staff, and teaching/assessing game development subjects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

3D Artist

Kensa Creative

Jan 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 5 months)

Created high-quality 3D animations and photorealistic product renders for social and advertising campaigns, supporting product launches and client presentations. Developed and optimized 3D assets, materials, and motion graphics for use within larger video productions for multinational brands.

3D Animation Product Renderings Asset Optimization Unreal Engine Motion Graphics Substance Painter

3D Artist

Envoke

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)

Produced commercial game assets, including production-quality real-time models and animations of medical devices. Optimized assets for multiple platforms (web, mobile, VR) and iterated within an agile workflow based on client feedback.

Real Time Models 3D Assets Unreal Engine Asset Optimization Medical Device Modeling Agile Collaboration Motion Animation Motion Animation

Games Course Manager

Access Creative

Sep 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years)

Managed the games course and student performance by coordinating with tutors to ensure deliverables were met. Developed national curriculum and teaching syllabuses, mentored junior staff, and taught and assessed a range of game development subjects.

Course Management Curriculum Planning Mentoring Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Staffordshire University

Master of Engineering (MEng), Games Art

Grade: 1st Class Honours

Earned a 1st Class Honours MEng in Games Art. Covered poly modelling, digital sculpting, modular assets, PBR texturing, texture baking, and high-to-low workflows.