Hi, my name is

Haydn.

3D Artist, Game Developer, and Videographer.

With 10+ years in the creative industry, I’m a digital generalist who is just as comfortable behind a camera and studio lights, as in front of a keyboard and lines of code.

About Me

I’m a 34-year-old 3D modeller, video editor, motion designer, and game developer. Over the course of my career as a freelancer, I have been lucky to work on a myriad of interesting projects, allowing me to acquire a diverse creative skill set.

Currently open for full-time work propositions or freelance opportunities.

A few of the programs I'm comfortable working with:
  • Blender 3D
  • Unity
  • Adobe Suite
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Substance Painter
  • Affinity Suite

Experience

Cordylus Studios - Unity Developer
Jan 2024 - Feb 2025
  • Project Management.
  • Programming gameplay logic in C#.
  • Creation of 2D and 3D game assets.
  • Level design.
  • UX/UI design.
  • Dynamic input switching.
  • Achievements, statistics, rich timeline, and cloud sync via Steamworks API integration.
Cordylus Studios - Game Artist
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024
  • Designing animated 3D characters optimised for mobile and VR platforms.
  • Creation of 2D and 3D game assets for Unity and Unreal Engine.
  • Level design.
  • UX/UI design.
  • Game logos, trailers, store assets, and social media content.
Heliograd Productions - Videographer
2015 - 2020
  • Project management for product videos, interviews, music videos, etc.
  • Professional camera operator and live-stream technician.
  • Editing complex timelines in Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve.
  • 2D and 3D Motion Design.
  • Special effects, compositing, audio mixing, and colour grading.
University of Rennes 2 - Technical Assistant
2016 - 2017

On campus technical support for professors, guest lecturers, and students.

  • Broadcasting and recording live conferences.
  • Aiding professors and students in the use of multimedia equipment.
  • Receiving and integrating new equipment into university production workflows.
University of Rennes 2 - Tutor
2014 - 2016

Teaching first and second-year undergraduate students.

  • Profesionalisation methodologies.
  • Reseach methodologies.

Education

2016 - 2017
Master of Arts - Cinematography and Interactive Media
Université de Rennes 2

This master’s trained me in the film and audiovisual fields, with an emphasis on immersive and interactive media. It equiped me with both artistic and technical skills, specialized for a career in the rapidly changing media landscape.

I participated in practical workshops and collaborative projects that covered writing, production, distribution, and had the opportunity to work with industry professionals.

2014 - 2016
Master of Arts - Digital Arts and Project Management
Université de Rennes 2

This master’s program focused on how technology interacts with different art forms, and gave me hands-on experience in digital creation. I explored various artistic disciplines, including visual arts, sound arts, performance, and interactive technologies.

During the program, I worked on many personal projects, completed a thesis, participated in faculty research, and presented my work to a jury.

2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts - Plastic Arts
Université de Rennes 2

Combination of practical and theoretical skills, fostering personal creativity and critical thinking in a contemporary context. Preparation for a career in these three main areas:

  • Art and Creation (e.g., artist, designer).
  • Teaching and Training (e.g., art teacher, workshop facilitator).
  • Cultural Industry (e.g., cultural mediator, art critic).

Cultivation of skills in artistic analysis, interdisciplinary practices, observational mothods, personal creativity, and resource management.

Projects

Game Development
Unity C# Steamworks
Game Development
A solo project where I created a difficult precision platformer perfect for speedrunning.
3D Animated Transitions
Blender Motion Design
3D Animated Transitions
Custom transitions created for a well-known French Youtuber. Made in concertation with the production team.

Get in Touch

Whether you want to hire me, ask me a question, or just want to say “hi”, my inbox is always open!