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 Lead : Aug 2022 - Present

    Eat Work Art:

    The Sales and Curation Lead (formerly 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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  • Freelance Multimedia Artist : 2020 - Present

    As a freelance illustrator, I balanced creative execution with client-driven deliverables, producing bespoke artwork across a range of formats. My responsibilities included developing high-quality illustrations tailored to specific briefs, refining concepts through iterative feedback, and managing project timelines to ensure seamless delivery…

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  • Creative Mentorship : 2020 - 2022

    David Pinell Continued Personal Development:

    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 : 2019 - 2020

    Brooks Murray Architects:

    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 Illustrator / Model maker : 2019

    Freelance projects:

    - 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

    - Took sole responsibility for producing visuals and models beneficial to the project

    - Assisting team members with surveying, photography or general administration responsibilities

Exhibitions

  • Heartspace Exhibition : 2024

    Eat Work Art (Curated)

  • ‘Disapointed Wildlife’ : 2023

    Andrea Braga - (Curated)

  • International Womens Day Ex. : 2023

    Eat work Art - (Co Curated)

  • ‘Creative Economy’ : 2019

    Primary Nottingham - (Curated and Exhibited destinguished portfolio)

  • E.O.Y. show : 201 7

    Kingsonton School Of Architecture - (Curated and Exhibited distinguished portfolio)

  • K.U Architecture / RIBA Ex. : 2017

    Kingston School of Architecture and Royal Institue of Britis Architecture - (Exhibited destinguished portfolio)

  • ‘Art Social Community Ex.' : 2016

    Deloitte Access and Art Social Community - Deloitte (London) - (Exhibited)