I'm a graduate Games Art and Design student at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in programming and level design. I have experience creating games with a small indie studio called Aw Shucks Games, as well as various game jams, some of which can be seen on my Itch.io page.

Emily (Gaz) Garrity

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I'm a graduate Games Art and Design student at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in programming and level design. I have experience creating games with a small indie studio called Aw Shucks Games, as well as various game jams, some of which can be seen on my Itch.io page.

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I’m a graduate Games Art and Design student at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in programming and level design. I have experience creating games with a small indie studio called Aw Shucks Games, as well as various game jams, some of which can be seen on my Itch.io page.

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Work Experience

Team Lead at Aw Shucks Games
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led a team of 8 in creating a multiplayer game in Unreal Engine 5; delegated work between team members; led weekly team meetings to discuss progress and feedback; pitched game ideas on behalf of the studio; gained managerial and business operations experience; created and monitored management software to keep the team on track; solved problems and prevented miscommunication through continuous team communication.
Team Member at Global Games Jam 2026
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Created a finished game for a tight deadline; worked closely with others to interpret a vague brief and create a fitting product.
Team Member (Internal Game Jam) at Norwich University of the Arts – Internal Game Jam
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Created and published an original soundtrack for a small game jam submission called 'Off with Their Bread'; implemented and sourced all the SFX for the game, including UI; collaborated with other developers to create a polished game within 2 months.
Composer and Musician at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Worked with NUA Film students to create scores for short films; created various genres of music, from horror to fantasy.

Education

BA(Hons) Games Art and Design at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A-Level Ancient History, Music, Fine Art at Xaverian College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    uniE603 'Off With Their Bread!' Starter Theme
    The music for the first level of the chaotic multiplayer cooking game 'Off With Their Bread!'. It is one of 6 full-length songs created for the game. All of the OST uses a mix of medieval motifs and modern beats to create a fitting soundtrack for the game. music instrumental soundtrack
    uniE603 'It's Alive!' Opening Score
    The opening score for the short film 'It's Alive!', which was created for the Film and Moving Image Production course at Norwich University of the Arts. It includes a full orchestral piece inspired by the 1931 film 'Frankenstein'. instrumental music soundtrack