Brett McCurdy

Curriculum Vitae

Hi there, I’m Brett; I’m a creative with over 3 years of experience in and alongside the fast-moving creative sector. From freelance illustration to exhibition curation, I have worked with countless creative businesses and individuals, applying a passion for design, exploration, and discussion towards understanding their unique requirements and identity and finding bespoke solutions.

I enjoy drawing from my own creative background and understanding of the creative landscape, offering unique insights to enrich the heart of each brief, while working collaboratively to ensure each one holds true to the original vision every step of the way.

    • Character Design Short Course

      • University of Arts London

    • Architecture - First Class BA (Hons)

      • Kingston School of Arts, Kingston University

    • Holy Family Catholic School and Sixth Form

      • A levels: Art (A), Design (A), Geography (B)

      • AS levels: Maths (E), EPQ Dissertation (A)

      • 11 GCSEs including: Maths (A), English (A)

  • Illustration and Animation:

    Adobe, Procreate, Clip Studio

    Digital 3D Software:

    Blender, Nomad, Vectorworks 3D

    CAD:

    Vectorworks, Blender, Google Sketchup, AutoCAD

    Traditional Media:

    Multi media, Architectural Model Making

    Core Skills:

    Excel, Communication, Reporting, Public Speaking, Creative problem solving, Optimisation, Time management

  • Animation,Illustration, Life Drawing, Archery (Olympic Recurve/ Bare Bow), Photography, Creative writing

  • (Contact information available on request)

    David Pinell - Mentor

    Matthew Hübner - Head of Commercial - EWA

    Andrea Braga - Exhibited Artist

Experience

  • Curation Assistant - Eat Work Art

    Aug 2022 - Present

    The sales and curation assistant role was a new position created by EWA, marking their transition from a small independent business to a nationwide name in the creative studio sector. Among many things, this position offered me a unique opportunity to study and identify current trends within the creative industry...

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  • Creative Mentorship David Pinell Continued Personal Development

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

    The 2020 lockdown offered a unique opportunity to further diversify my design skill set towards the creative entertainment industry under the guidance of an industry-experienced artist, David Pinell...

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  • Architectural Assistant - Brooks Murray Architects

    Nov 2019/ Aug 2020

    As an architectural assistant, I was able to pair administrative responsibilities with design and illustration briefs. Among numerous other tasks, I was primarily responsible for developing high-quality visuals and models, editing and amending official documents, and liaising with clients and contractors to understand and negotiate requirements and deadlines...

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  • Architectural Freelance projects

    2019

    Produced architectural visualisations via Svinder Architects (Freelance)

    Client Services

    Working as part of a small team in preparation of studio space for exhibitions and events

    Sole responsibility for producing visuals and models beneficial to the project

    Assisting team members with surveying, photography or general administration responsibilities

Exhibitions

  • Heartspace Exhibition - Eat Work Art

    2024 - (Curated)

  • ‘Disapointed Wildlife’ - Andrea Braga

    2023 - (Curated)

  • International Womens Day Exhibition - Eat work Art

    2023 - (Co Curated)

  • ‘Creative Economy’ - Primary Nottingham

    2019 - (Curated and Exhibited destinguished portfolio)

  • E.O.Y. show - Kingsonton School Of Architecture

    201 7 - Curated and Exhibited distinguished portfolio)

  • Kingston School of Architecture RIBA Library Exhibition

    2017 - (Exhibited destinguished portfolio)

  • ‘Art Social Community X Deloitte Access’ Exhibition - Deloitte (London)

    2016 - (Exhibited)