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Archie Cairns

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I am a passionate Graduate Games Designer with five years of hands-on experience across games design, UI/UX design, and narrative development.

About

I am a passionate Graduate Games Designer with five years of hands-on experience across games design, UI/UX design, and narrative development. I’m proficient in Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Maya, and Figma, with a focus on player-centered design, intuitive interfaces, and storytelling in games. I thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, enjoy rapid prototyping through game jams, and have delivered end-to-end projects from concept to implementation. I’m actively seeking junior roles in games design, UI/UX, or games writing to contribute to creative projects and grow my skills.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Cocktail Mixologist · BARLUGAAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Delivered high-standard customer-focused service in a fast-paced hospitality environment; developed strong communication skills and attention to detail through precision-based work and requiring strong teamwork.

Research & Digital Mapping Assistant · Point North Community FoundationJul 2025 – Aug 2025 · 2 mos

Conducted research and mapping to support website redevelopment; performed content auditing and cross-analysis; supported data migration and information restructuring to improve clarity, accessibility, and user navigation; collaborated with non-technical stakeholders to translate organisational needs into structured digital outputs; performed data collection and analysis in Excel; contributed to narrative writing, scripting, dialogue, and design documentation.

Bar & Waiting Staff (Weddings & Events) · BARRATTS CATERINGOct 2024 – Jun 2025 · 9 mos

Worked collaboratively within large teams to deliver high-quality service at live events; demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and time management in deadline-driven settings.

Web, UI & UX Designer · Northern Life ScienceJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Waiter & Bar Staff · OMNIJun 2023 – Sep 2023 · 4 mos

Education

BSc (Hons) Games Design – 2:1 · Manchester Metropolitan University2022 – 2025
BTEC Level 3 Games Design & Development – D*D*D* · Newcastle College2020 – 2022
GCSEs · Kings Priory School2014 – 2020

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