I'm Ali Raza Ahmed, an enthusiastic and motivated aspiring game designer/developer with a strong passion for creating engaging and innovative video games. I'm excited to apply my foundational skills in game design, programming, and storytelling to contribute to a dynamic team in an entry-level role within the video game industry. I have basic proficiency in Unity and Unreal Engine, programming fundamentals in C# and C++, and a solid understanding of game design principles and mechanics. I enjoy tackling challenges with creative thinking, and I’m comfortable with basic 3D modeling and animation (Blender, Maya). I value effective teamwork and communication and am eager to learn and adapt quickly while building a growing portfolio of work.

Ali Raza Ahmed

I'm Ali Raza Ahmed, an enthusiastic and motivated aspiring game designer/developer with a strong passion for creating engaging and innovative video games. I'm excited to apply my foundational skills in game design, programming, and storytelling to contribute to a dynamic team in an entry-level role within the video game industry. I have basic proficiency in Unity and Unreal Engine, programming fundamentals in C# and C++, and a solid understanding of game design principles and mechanics. I enjoy tackling challenges with creative thinking, and I’m comfortable with basic 3D modeling and animation (Blender, Maya). I value effective teamwork and communication and am eager to learn and adapt quickly while building a growing portfolio of work.

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I’m Ali Raza Ahmed, an enthusiastic and motivated aspiring game designer/developer with a strong passion for creating engaging and innovative video games. I’m excited to apply my foundational skills in game design, programming, and storytelling to contribute to a dynamic team in an entry-level role within the video game industry.

I have basic proficiency in Unity and Unreal Engine, programming fundamentals in C# and C++, and a solid understanding of game design principles and mechanics. I enjoy tackling challenges with creative thinking, and I’m comfortable with basic 3D modeling and animation (Blender, Maya). I value effective teamwork and communication and am eager to learn and adapt quickly while building a growing portfolio of work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Intermediate
Panjabi, Punjabi
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Persian
Beginner

Work Experience

Games Admirer · Part-time at Self-employed / Personal Channel
April 1, 2024 - Present
Started a vlog series about my journey into gaming to document my creative process and share useful tips with my audience. Aimed at helping others prepare and navigate the Creative Media Industry by demonstrating good industry standards and common mistakes to avoid.
Events Volunteer at The National Science & Media Museum
June 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for assembling and disassembling stalls to bespoke specifications. Engaged attendees through career discussion forums, assisted stall holders by encouraging visitors, promoted game projects by discussing media and design with stall holders, and safely stored equipment for future events.
Graphic Designer at XENON BULBS LTD
November 30, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Worked closely with company management to ascertain specifications, designed an online catalogue leading to increased product enquiries, constructed products in-store for reference, gathered team input prior to designing advertisements, and created multiple iterations to finalize designs.
Graphic Design Intern at Risidio
August 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Created majority of assets, level designs, and concept art for ongoing projects. Reviewed projects with the project manager, managed iterative development of Points of Interest (POI) within designated areas, and delivered working solutions for 100% of ongoing projects.
Games Admirer at Games Admirer
April 1, 2024 - Present
Started a vlog series about my journey into gaming. Creating a step-by-step account of my creative process and sharing useful tips for my audience. Aiming to help others and provide guidance on preparing for the Creative Media Industry, while demonstrating industry-standard practices and highlighting mistakes to avoid.
Events Volunteer at The National Science & Media Museum
June 1, 2016 - Present
Assembled multiple stalls to bespoke specifications; communicated effectively with attendees through career discussion forums; assisted stall holders by encouraging visitors; discussed elements of media and design with stall holders to promote their game projects; disassembled stalls and safely stored them away for the next event.
Graphic Designer at XENON BULBS LTD
November 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Worked closely with management to ascertain design specifications; designed the online catalogue and effectively generated increased product enquiries; prepared in-store displays to support catalogue designs; gathered input from team before finalizing posters; created resources to attract customers from various audiences; produced multiple iterations for catalogue items and refined to a final version.
Graphic Design Internship at Risidio
August 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Created at least 90% of assets / level designs / concept art for ongoing projects; reviewed projects with the project manager; managed iterative development of POIs; delivered working solutions to all ongoing projects.
Content Creator / Vlogger at Games Admirer
April 1, 2024 - Present
Started a vlog series about my journey into gaming; creating a step-by-step account of my creative process and useful tips for my audience; aims to help others prepare for careers in the Creative Media Industry; demonstrates industry standard practises and what mistakes to avoid.
Events Volunteer at The National Science & Media Museum
June 1, 2016 - Present
Organised and assembled stalls to bespoke specifications; communicated effectively with attendees; assisted stall holders by guiding visitors; discussed elements of media and design to promote game projects; disassembled stalls and stored them safely for the next event.
Graphic Designer at XENON BULBS LTD
November 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Worked closely with management to determine design specifications; designed the online catalogue and increased product enquiries; created in-store assets to support catalogue designs; iterated posters to meet team feedback; produced resources to attract diverse audiences.
Graphic Design Internship at Risidio
August 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Created at least 90% of assets / level designs / concept art for ongoing projects; reviewed projects with the project manager; managed iterative development of POI (Points Of Interest) within designated areas; delivered working solutions to all ongoing projects.
Games Admirer at Self-initiated
April 1, 2024 - Present
Started a vlog series about my journey into gaming and created a step-by-step account of my creative process with useful tips for my audience. The aim is to help others prepare for the Creative Media Industry, while demonstrating industry-standard practices and highlighting common mistakes to avoid.
Events Volunteer at The National Science & Media Museum
June 1, 2016 - Present
Assembled stalls to bespoke specifications; communicated effectively with attendees; assisted stall holders by sharing knowledge of the museum; discussed elements of media and design with stall holders to promote game projects; disassembled stalls and stored them safely for the next event.
Graphic Designer at XENON BULBS LTD
November 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Designed the online catalogue for the business and generated increased product enquiries; prepared in-store materials; created resources to attract customers from various audiences; produced multiple design iterations for catalogue items in collaboration with management.
Graphic Design Internship at Risidio
August 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Created at least 90% of the assets/level designs/concept art for ongoing projects; reviewed projects with the project manager; managed the iterative development of POIs; delivered working solutions to ongoing projects.
Vlogger at Vlogger Games Admirer
April 1, 2024 - Present
On-site role creating a step-by-step vlog series documenting the journey into gaming; includes hosting a YouTube series.
Volunteer at The National Science & Media Museum
June 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for engaging visitors, assisting attendees during events, and coordinating with stall holders; supported discussions about media and design and promoted student projects to visitors.
Graphic Designer at Risidio
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Created assets, level designs, and concept art for ongoing projects; reviewed work with project managers and managed iterative development of POIs within designated areas; delivered solutions for ongoing projects.

Education

MA 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
BSc Game Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
BSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at The University of Bradford
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016
MA 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
BSC Game Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at The University of Bradford
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
MA 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
BSc Game Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
BSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at The University of Bradford
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MA 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
BSc Game Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at The University of Bradford
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Masters of Art in 3D Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Games Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2021 - March 15, 2026

Qualifications

Unity Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Introduction to C++
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026

Industry Experience

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