Daniel Clayton
Objective:
- To proudly contribute to innovative and creative game projects that gain global acclaim.
- To learn and improve from the experiences of working with passionate and exceptional talent.
Education:
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity) and Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) (2008 – 2011)
- Team Leader on Capstone Project – Unity interface tool for Client: The Voxel Agents (2011)
- Swinburne Future Leaders Program: China Study Tour – by invitation only (2010)
- Dean’s List (2010)
- Golden Key Member – International society honoring the top 15% of students
Kangan Institute
Multimedia VET Certificate III (2007)
Heathdale Christian College
Victorian Certificate of Education (1995 – 2007)
- English Award: 2007
Experience:
Xitol Softworks – ZONE: The Battleground (June 2011 – Ongoing)
Adobe Photoshop, Traditional Methods, Unreal Development Kit
- Concept artist for environments, characters, vehicles.
- Practiced taking concept from silhouettes and sketches through to rendering.
- Produced orthographic and technical drawings for 3D modelers.
Anomalous Interactive – Slingshot Justice (June 2011 – July 2011)
Blender3D, SIO2 Engine
- Modeled and animated three weapons based on designer’s brief and collaboration.
- Assisted in engine troubleshooting and level design issues.
The Voxel Agents – Untitled IP (June 2010 – July 2010)
Adobe Photoshop, Traditional Methods
- Concept artist on new IP concept from Voxel Agent game designers.
- Collaborated with designers and contributed feature ideas.
- Explored genres and themes, generated mood boards and mock assets.
Academic Game Project – Insanity (January 2010 – November 2010)
Adobe Photoshop, Blender3D, Traditional Methods, Unreal Development Kit
- Managed asset production, art direction and game design for a four man game project.
- Presented game concept pitch and authored game design document to gain approval.
- Authored progress reports and delivered final build of game project.
**References available upon request**