Anneka Dinham
Anneka Dinham
Worldbuilder & Storyteller | MA Game Art (Distinction)
West Midlands, United Kingdom

Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm Anneka, a passionate and creative professional with a background in visual storytelling, world-building, and 3D art. I hold a Distinction in MA Game Art from Escape Studios, as well as a First-Class Honours degree in Creative Studies with International Experience. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve honed my skills in game, level, and narrative design, where I’ve developed an understanding of crafting immersive experiences that resonate with audiences.

With academic experience in game design and work experience in themed attractions, including Walt Disney World and the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, I have a unique perspective on creating engaging environments and immersive stories. I thrive on bringing worlds to life, whether it's through designing interactive game environments, authoring fantasy novels or building on the atmosphere in themed attractions.

I aspire to blend storytelling with design to create unforgettable environments. While my background is rooted in game development, I am also deeply drawn to themed entertainment. I am eager to embrace new opportunities that allow me to develop my skills in interactive design and immersive storytelling. I’m driven by the challenge of pushing creative boundaries, exploring new ideas, and collaborating with others to build innovative and immersive worlds. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am committed to delivering high-quality, impactful work.

Game Design Portfolio: https://annekarose.itch.io/

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Skills

Level ArtEnvironment ArtWorld BuildingVisual StorytellingNarrative DesignWhite-BoxingHard Surface ModelingLevel DesignGame DesignGame Development

Software proficiency

Blender
Blender
Maya
Maya
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Sampler
Substance 3D Sampler
Photoshop
Photoshop
RealityScan Mobile
RealityScan Mobile
Unity
Unity
3ds Max
3ds Max
ZBrush
ZBrush
Quixel Mixer
Quixel Mixer
GameMaker: Studio 2
GameMaker: Studio 2

Experience

  • January 2026 - April 2026
    Participating Artist at Birmingham Open Media (BOM)

    Immersive Arts Bootcamp participant, specialising in narrative design, visual storytelling and immersive experiences in Unreal Engine 5.

    Key Experiences: Virtual Production, Motion Capture, MetaHuman Creation, 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry

  • September 2021 - March 2023
    Student at Escape Studios

    MA Game Art [Distinction]

    Specialised in Environment Art, Worldbuilding, Level Art and Visual Storytelling.

Productions

    • Video Game
      The Soul Archives: Secrets of the Fallen
    • Year
      2026
    • Role
      Narrative Designer, Environment Artist and Level Artist
    • Company
      Birmingham Open Media (BOM)
    • Video Game
      The Quiet Island
    • Year
      2026
    • Role
      Environment Artist and Level Artist
    • Company
      Birmingham Open Media (BOM)
    • Video Game
      House of Wind
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Environment Artist and Level Artist
    • Company
      Escape Studios
    • Video Game
      Penny Dreadful: Dracula's Revenge
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Producer, Environment Artist and Level Artist
    • Company
      Escape Studios
    • Video Game
      A Piece of Eden: Excalibur
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      VFX Artist
    • Company
      Escape Studios
    • Video Game
      The Ruins of Avalon
    • Year
      2022
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      Escape Studios
    • Mobile Game
      A Touch of Magic
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      Environment Artist
    • Company
      Escape Studios
    • Video Game
      Undergraduate Dissertation
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Level Artist, Environment Artist, Level Designer and Producer
    • Company
      Bangor University
    • Video Game
      The Cure
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Project manager, designer, writer, creator and market researcher
    • Company
      Bangor University