McMillJon
Jon McMillan — Unreal Authorized Instructor (UAI)
Game industry educator, Unreal Engine specialist, and creative director based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
I teach and build real-time projects across game art, game development, and interactive environments, with Unreal Engine at the core of both my teaching and professional practice.
What I Do
- Unreal Engine 5 — Blueprints, UMG, Sequencer, World Building
- Game Art & Design — Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, real-time workflows
- Industry-aligned education — Cert IV & Diploma delivery (TAFE NSW)
- Curriculum design aligned to studio pipelines
- Mentoring students into industry-ready portfolios
Credentials & Roles
- Unreal Authorized Instructor (Epic Games)
- Teacher — Information Technology & Games (TAFE NSW)
- Co-founder & Creative Director — Compiling Shaders
- Lead Game Designer & Consultant — 18 Degrees (Meta Horizon Worlds)
- Head Judge — WorldSkills Australia Regionals 2026
- Judge — WorldSkills Australia Nationals 2025
Industry & Education Highlights
- Initiated and delivered Epic Academic Partnership outcomes
- Delivered Unreal Engine upskilling for studios including Plastic Wax
- Runs industry talks and community events for emerging developers
- Students placed 2nd and 4th at WorldSkills Australia Nationals
- Finalist — TAFE NSW Industry Collaboration Award
Focus Areas
Real-time 3D production pipelines, Unreal Engine for games and interactive media, and bridging the gap between education and professional studio workflows.
Find Me
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jon-mcmillan-uai
