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Hello!
I’m Kieran, a UK-based VFX artist currently working at CHIEF Productions as a Visual Effects Generalist.
Across the site you can find my professional work, personal projects and an archive of work from my time studying at Manchester Metropolitan University.
And if you want to chat or have any questions 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 and asset creation using Nuke, 3D Equalizer, 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)
Delivered VFX work for a range of client projects, from initial communication through to final delivery, across post-production and CG.
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
All relevant assignment work can be found on the University Archive page.
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
Visual Effects / Compositing
3D Modelling, Sculpting (Printing / Painting)
Technical Art & Pipeline Research
Film, Animation & Visual Storytelling
Games & Interactive Media
Anime, Reading, Manga & Visual Art
Walking & Hiking
Google Sites
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