david howell

Intro

I am a videogame developer with over 7 years' experience working with AAA games across numerous platforms and intellectual properties. With a keen interest in the technical aspect of games; working within game engines and collaborating with departments to set up interesting gameplay elements and user experiences.

Education
CIPD Level 3 Foundation in People Practice - 2021 - Ongoing Study
University of Central Lancashire, Games Design BA(Hons) - 2009 – 2012

Professional Bodies
CIPD Student Member

Core Skills

• Excellent logical, puzzle solving and time management skills to accomplish tasks to tight deadlines
• Technical experience and computer literacy across several different software packages
• Professional and compassionate office conduct with experience of a high stress office environment
• Excellent communication skills to describe problems/solutions
• Quick learner of new skills/processes and eager to learn.


• Great knowledge of Maya for game ready 3D asset creation, animation, texturing and UV wrapping
• Excellent understanding and use of leading industry software including Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine for creating interactive user experiences
• Experience with MEL scripting to identify, create & develop tools to improve workflow for Gameplay Artists
• Experience across a vast array of industry leading game engines and toolkits for mod/addon creation, including Creation Kit and Source Engine.

Work

In my professional capacity I have worked on a total of 8 AAA games, 4 Mobile titles and a direct to DVD animated film. Below you will find the vast array of titles I have developed.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - (AAA) - 2021,
LEGO DC Super-Villains - (AAA) - 2018,
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 - (AAA) - 2017,
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers - (AAA) - 2016,
Level Construction Artist – Creation & animation of 3D elements (in Maya), in-game setup, optimisation, visual scripting & development of main game levels, puzzles and hub areas. Complex implementation of boss fights. Self driven development of in-house tools/scripts to improve workflow.

LEGO Dimensions - (AAA) - 2015
Level Construction Artist – Creation & animation of 3D elements (in Maya), in-game setup, optimisation, visual scripting & development of main game levels, puzzles and hub areas. Development and implemenation of final boss fight.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - (AAA) - 2014
Level Construction Artist – Creation & animation of 3D elements (in Maya), in-game setup, optimisation, visual scripting & development of main game levels, puzzles and hub areas.

LEGO The Hobbit: The Video Game - (AAA) - 2014,
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - (AAA) - 2013
LEGO Construction Artist – Creation & animation of 3D elements (in Maya), in-game setup and optimisation of LEGO props for use in game levels and open world hub area.

LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite - (Video) - 2013
LEGO Model Artist – Creation, placement and scene composition of LEGO props using Maya and in-house editor for use in the film.

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Contact

LinkedIn : David Howell

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