Kit Byrne CV

Profile

A digital artist specialising in concept art, I have recently completed my studies for a masters degree in Games Design at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). I am looking for a role within the game industry which challenges me creatively.

After taking a break from university in 2018, I returned to complete my undergraduate degree in Games Design. Then in 2024 I completed my masters degree in the same field, my portfolio contains some of the work I completed during my studies.

My portfolio is available via:
https://www.artstation.com/cosynoodle

Key Skills

Photoshop - Extensive understanding of creating digital paintings using Photoshop, from use at UCLan, as well as in my free time as an independent artist.

Maya - Ability to create 3D meshes and able to UV map and texture. Skills have been developed over time studying at UCLan.

Unreal Engine 5 - Experience using Unreal Engine, ability to create blueprints for mechanics and an understanding of how to block out levels and import assets.

Other Software - Over time on the course and in my personal time, I have also gained a working knowledge of; Zbrush, Blender, Procreate and Substance Painter.

Education and Qualifications

University of Central Lancashire
Completed degree – August 2024
Master of Arts in Games Design - Grade pending
Completed degree – July 2023
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Games Design - 2:2

Carr Hill Sixth Form Centre

September 2013 – May 2015

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT – Distinction*

A-Level Fine Art – Grade B

Carr Hill High School

September 2008 – May 2013

6 GCSE’s grade A-C (including Maths and English)

OCR Level 2 National First Award in ICT – Distinction

Employment History

Sales Assistant – CeX | Temporary Contract

October 2021 – February 2022

Responsibilities:

Used existing product knowledge on games and tech to make recommendations and help with customer queries.
Serving customers in buying and selling items to the store.
Transferring stock out to other stores and transferring in, checking stock is in good condition.
Stock checking, ensuring all items in the store are accounted for.
Merchandising shop floor displays and window displays to maximise sales.

Team Manager – Hinduja Global Solutions | Student Loans Company

March 2017 – October 2020

Responsibilities:

Handling customer queries, updating customer details and setting up payment plans.
Managing my own team, delivering regular coaching sessions and group meetings.
Delivering daily stats, feedback and updates to the team.
Handling complicated and difficult calls which would escalate to me from colleagues.
Creating engagement activities for my team.
Setting SMART targets with team members.

QA Tester | Team17 | Work experience

July 2014 (2 week placement)

Responsibilities:

Looking for defects in ‘The Escapists’ and ‘Flockers’.
Documenting bugs via Mantis Bug Tracker, tracking the bug status over time.
Following a testing plan set by the QA team.
Communicating when major bugs were found.

Hobbies and interests

My free time is often spent playing games, both retro and modern titles. I also like collecting retro consoles and games. I really love RPGs like Fable, Oblivion and Skyrim. I also spend a lot of time generally on adventure games and platformers!

Aside from that, I spend a lot of time working on art – in particular painting and drawing. Much of my work I like to showcase online, where I occasionally stream a work in progress.

CV: Bio