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Zavien Wilks

@zavienwilks

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Graduate 3D artist focused on game-ready props, environments, and optimization.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a junior role on a collaborative game team where I can create and optimize 3D props/environments, contribute to UI/VFX, and continue learning in a supportive studio.

I am a driven and motivated graduate passionate about digital and technical arts, focused on creating content for video games. I specialize in 3D asset creation for props and environments and enjoy learning new techniques to optimize workflows.

During my degree I completed individual projects and collaborated in team-based game jams, working closely with programmers and designers to structure and deliver content. I have experience producing UI art assets in addition to modelling and texturing.

My core toolset includes 3Ds Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and I have practical experience building environments and VFX in Unreal Engine and Unity. I prioritize problem-solving and iterative improvement of past projects to raise quality and performance.

I am eager to contribute to a game development team where I can apply my modeling, texturing, and optimization skills while continuing to expand my technical and artistic capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate 3D Artist

Self Employed

Created and optimized 3D props and environment assets for game prototypes and jams, collaborated with programmers and designers on team projects, and produced UI art assets to support gameplay and interfaces.

Maya Blender Substance Painter Zbrush Unreal Engine Unity Photoshop Illustrator

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Northampton

Bachelor of Arts, Video Games Art and Design

2019 - 2022

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Video Games Art and Design, completing individual and team-based game projects focused on 3D assets, environments, and UI.