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Hello!
I’m Kieran, a UK-based VFX artist. Currently working at CHIEF Productions.
Experience on commercial productions in post-production & on-set and I also hold a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Animation and Visual Effects.
Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn !
Recent Work History
Visual Effects Generalist
CHIEF Productions
(September 2026 / Present)
Working across commercial VFX productions in post-production. Contributing to compositing, CG workflows and asset creation across a range of client projects. Working primarily in Nuke, Houdini and Maya as part of a collaborative VFX team.
Credited work can be found on the Professional Work page.
Freelance VFX Artist
UK-based, available for freelance and on-location work
(September 2025 / August 2026)
Worked across commercial VFX productions in post-production and on-set environments, contributing to compositing, CG workflows and on-set VFX support across a range of client projects.
Credited work can be found on the Professional Work page.
VFX Lab Demonstrator (Teaching Assistant)
Manchester Metropolitan University
(September 2023 / August 2025)
Assisted first and second year students across VFX and animation modules, covering 3D, compositing, rigging, and FX workflows.
Provided technical support during practical lab sessions using Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Substance Painter, troubleshooting production and workflow issues.
Workforce Business Intelligence Assistant
NHS CHFT (Calderdale Huddersfield Foundation Trust)
(October 2019 / August 2022)
Joined the Trust through an apprenticeship programme and progressed into the Workforce Business Intelligence Assistant position.
Completed a Business Administration at Calderdale College while working.
Provided administrative support across data entry, reporting, and record management, through regular quality checks and updates.
Supported in-person and online e-learning training sessions and general operational tasks.
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
(2022/2025)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Computer Animation & Visual Effects, Grade - First
Calderdale College
(2021)
Level 2 BTEC Diploma (Specialist 37-48) in Business Administration
Kirklees College
(2016/2018)
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Computing in Business - Grade D*DD
Hobbies & Interests
3D Printing & Clay Modelling
Visual Effects / Compositing
3D Modelling, Sculpting (Printing / Painting)
Technical Art & Pipeline Research
Technology & Emerging Tools
Film, Animation & Visual Storytelling
Games & Interactive Media
Anime, Reading, Manga & Visual Art
Walking & Hiking
Google Sites
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