I am a design graduate with a focus on Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design. I love turning ideas into engaging media and collaborating with teammates to bring projects to life. I am proactive in coordinating tasks, creating 2D/3D assets, voice acting, video and audio work, and I’m eager to contribute to games or media projects that people enjoy.

Melena Ula

I am a design graduate with a focus on Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design. I love turning ideas into engaging media and collaborating with teammates to bring projects to life. I am proactive in coordinating tasks, creating 2D/3D assets, voice acting, video and audio work, and I’m eager to contribute to games or media projects that people enjoy.

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I am a design graduate with a focus on Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design. I love turning ideas into engaging media and collaborating with teammates to bring projects to life.

I am proactive in coordinating tasks, creating 2D/3D assets, voice acting, video and audio work, and I’m eager to contribute to games or media projects that people enjoy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Program Assistant Manager at Lover's Cell - Capstone Project (KASC)
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Coordinated project activities, scheduled tasks, and supported team members; assisted with planning and execution of capstone project deliverables.
2D/3D Generalist at AUT - Auckland University of Technology Capstone / Studio
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Generalist focusing on 2D/3D artwork and assets for a capstone project; collaborated with peers on game design and animation pipelines.
Media Coordinator at Horizon.ADP
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Coordinate and manage media activities; support events and on-site activities; liaise with team members and stakeholders.
Program Assistant Manager at KASC Capstone Project
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with teammates on the Capstone Project; implemented playtesting feedback from class and lecturers; scheduled tasks and milestones.
Media Coordinator at Horizon ADP
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Coordinated media content and activities; supported on-site event coverage; created video/photo content and assisted with event communications.
Programme Assistant Manager at AUT - Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Designed and implemented 3D and 2D game environments, asset pipelines, and gameplay mechanics; produced 2D assets to support narrative; contributed voice acting, audio and video edits; coordinated activities and managed project timelines.
Capstone Project Assistant Manager at KASC Program
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Led collaboration with teammates to implement playtesting feedback, designed levels and 3D environments, and established a pipeline to create environmental assets. Scheduled and managed task completion on the project timeline; programmed game mechanics into obstacle courses and the inventory system to improve playability. Illustrated 2D assets to enhance the game's narrative and story line; coordinated voice acting, audio editing and video editing. Assisted with coordinating and booking holiday program activities and supported team operations.
ADP Media Coordinator at Horizon (AUT Auckland)
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Co-ordinated media content and production workflows for AUT-related events; collaborated with design and marketing teams; contributed to video and photo content creation and ensured timely delivery.
Assistant Manager at KASC Capstone Project
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with teammates to implement playtesting feedback, designed 3D environmental assets, scheduled tasks, and built game mechanics and inventory systems to improve playability. Illustrated 2D assets to support the game's narrative.

Education

Bachelor of Design: Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design (Major: Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design; Minor: Motion Capture and Animated Drawing) at AUT - Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Certificate: Arts and Design at AUT
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Design at Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design (Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design) at Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design: Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design; Minor: Motion Capture and Animated Drawing at AUT - Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design at AUT - Auckland University of Technology
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

Arts and Design Certificate
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Unity
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Unreal Engine
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Maya
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Substance Painter
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
C#
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Arts and Design Certificate
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Arts and Design Certificate
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Certificate in Unity and Unreal Engine
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Arts and Design Certificate
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail