Ricky Thomas
Environment Artist @ Jagex
Manchester, United Kingdom
Summary
• A decade of professional, multi disciplined industry experience in 3D graphics.
• In-depth knowledge of 3D pipelines, from real-time, VR/MR/AR, to offline rendering.
• Versatile skill set drawing from a background in 2D illustration.
• Actively keep up-to-date with new technologies & love skill sharing and mentoring.
• Love the technical side of optimisation and working with limited resources.
Skills
High-poly ModelingLow-poly ModelingHard Surface ModelingOrganic ModellingTexture PaintingUV MappingReal-Time GraphicsDigital SculptingInterface DesignRenderingPhotographyIllustration
Software proficiency

Maya

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Substance 3D Painter

Substance 3D Designer

Photoshop

Illustrator

ZBrush

Unreal Engine

Unity

GameMaker: Studio

V-Ray

Octane Render

Marmoset Toolbag

SpeedTree

mental ray
Productions
Video Game
Runescape
Year
2023
Role
3D Environment Artist
Company
Jagex
Mobile Game
Combombo
Year
2012
Role
QA Games Tester
Company
Wales Interactive
Mobile Game
Puddle Puzzles
Year
2011
Role
QA Games Tester
Company
Wales Interactive
Video Game
Streets of Rage: Remake
Year
2011
Role
2D Artist
Company
Bomber Games Soft
Experience
3D Environment Artist at Jagex
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Real-Time Artist at Dimension Studio
London, United Kingdom
Senior 3D Environment Artist at Mesmerise
Manchester, United Kingdom
December 2021 - June 2022
3D Environment Artist at Mesmerise
Manchester, United Kingdom
October 2020 - December 2021
3D Specialist - Contract at SamsonVT
Manchester, United Kingdom
September 2020 - October 2020
Senior 3D Artist at AO.com
Manchester, United Kingdom
February 2019 - September 2020
3D Artist - Contract at FW Visual Design
Manchester, United Kingdom
September 2018 - November 2019
3D Artist at AO.com
Manchester, United Kingdom
3D Artist at Computerised Training Systems
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
October 2013 - February 2017
Web Designer at Positive Activities
Grimsby, United Kingdom
QA Games Tester at Wales Interactive
Swansea, United Kingdom
2D Artist - Non-profit Group at Bomber Games Soft
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