Resume
Work Experience
Feb - Mar 2024
Freelance Graphic Designer for Freeland K9
Wilkistration
Scotland, UK
I worked closely with my clients at Freeland K9, an ethical canine care provider, to capture the essence of their work within their brand identity. From branding to creating an array of graphic assets to utilise across their social channels, and designing their website.
Jan 2023
Freelance Graphic Designer for LaserEngrave Studio UK
Wilkistration
Scotland, UK
I created custom branding that was approachable and modern for this start-up business. Including a logomark, colour pallet, typography, watermark, brand guidelines and some vector graphic assets. I also created 15 post templates for Instagram, and branded banners to utilise online across Etsy and Facebook pages.
Sept 2023
Freelance Graphic Designer for Canine & Equine Care
Wilkistration
Scotland, UK
I worked with my client to create a sleek and responsive website, one that provides potential clients with all the information they may need to decide if Canine & Equine Care is the right call for their pet-care needs.
Aug 2022 - May 2023
Freelance Graphic Design & Illustration
Abertay University
Creating Graphic & Illustrative assets for the EFYE event being held in Scotland this year. Utilising my strong communication skills and working autonomously and remotely on the project with regular feedback from the client.
Dundee, Scotland
Feb - July 2022
Graphic Design Intern
Abertay Univeristy
Assisting the Graphics team at the university with the branding overhaul and re-design, creating various assets and branding elements for both internal ad external use, for digital and print.
Dundee, Scotland
2016 - Present
Graphic Design and Illustration
Wilkstration
Scotland, UK
As a freelance graphic designer, UX/UI designer, web dsigner and illustrator, I have had the pleasure of working with various clients across a multitude of projects. From branding for start-ups to creating bespoke personal illustrations, my passion for creating resonates in all my work.
Education
2019 - 2023
Computer Arts | 2:1
Abertay Univeristy
BA (Hons)
Dundee, Scotland
I specialised in Technical Art and Animation during my third year at Abertay. Throughout my studies, I was nominated as the class representative, acting as a core communication point between my peers and the lecturers, feeding forward and feeding back to make positive changes and standing up as a voice for my classmates.
2018 - 2022
Computing and IT Practice | 2:1
Open University
BSc Honours (Top-Up Degree)
Online, Part-time
I focused on Software Development at college, leaning into Software Engineering for my top-up degree. I developed an accessibility focused library system from backend to frontend for my honours year.
Professional Skillset
UI/UX Design
Rigging
Python, C#, C++
3D Asset Production
Animation
HTML, CSS, Javascript
Languages
English (Native)
Gàidhlig (Proficient)
German (Elementary)
Scots (Native)
Japanese (Proficient)
Artistic Diciplines
I'm highly adaptable, I have a range of 2D and 3D skills alongside user experience design experience across many projects. I'm technically minded, with a background in software, and I'm skilled in UI design, rigging and animation alongside having experience with implementing assets in Unity and Unreal Engine.
My Tools
16-inch MacBook Pro M2 & Wacom Intuos Pro Tablet
iPad Air & Apple Pencil 2
Game Engine Exp
Unity
Ren'py
Unreal Engine 4
Godot
Unreal Engine 5
Software
Software I currently utilise regularly for jams and projects;
Software I'm familiar with and can use effectively to complete tasks;
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
MS Teams
iWork Office Suite
Here is a comprehensive list of my game project, from short 24hr jams to longer projects!
Roles | Project | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
UI Artist, UX Designer, Playtester | Cr33p | 30th April - 1st July 2024 | https://try-froggery.itch.io/cr33p |
UI Artist, UX Designer, Playtester | Dictators Darling | 30th April - 1st July 2024 | https://itch.io/jam/otome-jam-2024/topic/3675029/otome-jam-team-recruitment-volunteer |
UI Artist, UX Designer, Playtester | Seam Stressed | 30th April - 1st July 2024 | https://itch.io/jam/otome-jam-2024/topic/3637255/fusing-the-fuck-capitalism-and-otome-jams-team-needed-free-vounteer |
UI Artist | Murder on the Grass Floor | 15th - 17th April 2024 | https://redforest-games.itch.io/murder-on-the-grass-floor |
UI Artist, UX Designer, 2D Artist, QA | Eyes on Myoji | 13th - 16th Apr 2024 | https://clovergame.itch.io/eyes-on-myoji |
Writer, Designer, Programmer, Artist | Thistles and Thorns | Ongoing | https://itch.io/jam/yangamejam |