- Music
- Drawing and Painting
- Creating digital artwork using software like Ibis paint, Adobe, Procreate
- Photography
- Baking
- Animation
- Video Game Design
- Video Gaming
- Fashion and Style
- Creative Writing
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Gym Workouts
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
Isla Cobb
Christchurch,Somerfield
Summary
Creative Game Designer thoroughly experienced at shifting ideas to prototypes and content. Pivotal assessment of self-coded elements to ascertain content quality and effectiveness. Astute guidance through planning, collaboration and in-person implementation to reduce troublesome instances. Resourceful logging of design and presentation flaws to streamline complex game design process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Game Designer
Cog-Head Studios
05.2025 - Current
- Evaluated analytics data regularly to inform iterative design decisions aimed at improving player satisfaction rates over time.
- Improved overall game quality through rigorous bug tracking, testing, and resolution efforts.
- Expanded player base with the integration of social features, encouraging community-building within the game environment.
- Developed memorable characters with distinct personalities, enhancing player immersion in the narrative world of games.
- Proposed creative solutions for technical constraints while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
- Strengthened company''s intellectual property portfolio by contributing original ideas in brainstorming sessions and concept pitches, fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop engaging game content and storylines.
- Streamlined game development processes by creating efficient design documentation and tools.
- Conducted thorough playtesting sessions, identifying areas for improvement and refining game elements accordingly.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with marketing department, other design personnel and upper management.
- Communicated with art, production and programming teams to design innovative game elements and optimize quality for better player experiences.
- Used professional design tools to create characters, levels and layouts.
- Conducted regular design reviews throughout game development process.
- Followed specifications and technical limitations when designing to meet established design and gameplay objectives.
Artist
Myself
03.2025 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
Sales Assistant
Nymeris Art
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked the store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Developed loyal customer base by providing consistent, high-quality service.
- Increased store foot traffic with innovative window display designs.
Education
No Degree -
Cashmere High School
Christchurch, NZ08-2025
Skills
- Level design
- Game analytics
- Game mechanics design
- Storytelling and narrative
- Social media marketing
- Art and animation
- Community management
- Gaming design
- Multi-player collaboration
- Design concept application
- Customer acquisition support
- Design development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Documentation
- Creativity
Interests
Timeline
Game Designer
Cog-Head Studios
05.2025 - Current
Artist
Myself
03.2025 - Current
Sales Assistant
Nymeris Art
03.2025 - 03.2025
No Degree -
Cashmere High School
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