Hi, I'm Elisa Pojaga, a passionate game designer skilled in programming, 3D modelling, and UI/UX design. I'm experienced with Unity and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. I'm also proficient at bug fixing and collaborating with teams to ship polished games. I thrive on feedback-driven development and bring strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills to every project. I look forward to creating intuitive interfaces and immersive gameplay with a collaborative team.

Elisa Pojaga

Hi, I'm Elisa Pojaga, a passionate game designer skilled in programming, 3D modelling, and UI/UX design. I'm experienced with Unity and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. I'm also proficient at bug fixing and collaborating with teams to ship polished games. I thrive on feedback-driven development and bring strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills to every project. I look forward to creating intuitive interfaces and immersive gameplay with a collaborative team.

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Hi, I’m Elisa Pojaga, a passionate game designer skilled in programming, 3D modelling, and UI/UX design. I’m experienced with Unity and Unreal Engine, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. I’m also proficient at bug fixing and collaborating with teams to ship polished games.

I thrive on feedback-driven development and bring strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills to every project. I look forward to creating intuitive interfaces and immersive gameplay with a collaborative team.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Youth Mentor at Inspiration Leicester
December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Provided one-to-one and group mentoring to young people, supporting personal, social, and emotional development; built positive, trusting relationships and acted as a consistent role model; guided education, wellbeing, and life skills.
Game Jam Participant at University of Northampton
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Summer Game Jam 2025: Project “Sugar Crush” (a racing game made for Silverstone Museum).
Lecturer (Teaching Activity) at University of Northampton
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching activity related to narrative in games and game design (additional teaching credits).
Lecturer at University of Northampton
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching: Hosted a lecture on Narrative in Games for second year game students at the University of Northampton.
STEM Ambassador at STEM Ambassador
January 1, 2025 - Present
I engage with schools and communities to share practical insights and experience.
Game Jam Participant at University of Northampton
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Summer Game Jam 2024: Project “Speed 4 Need” (a racing game made for an arcade machine cabinet).
Game Jam Participant at University of Northampton
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Winter 2024 / Jan 2024; Summer 2024 / Jun 2024; Summer 2025 / Jun 2025 game jams as described above.
Game Jam Participant at University of Northampton
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Winter Game Jam 2024: Project “Lakefront” (a game made for Rexy wheels).
Lead Game Designer at Goblin Games
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Team leadership and project coordination; Gameplay design, level design, and system balancing; UI/UX integration and player experience optimization; Playtesting, feedback analysis, and iteration. Project: “Scrum Showdown” arcade machine game commissioned by the Council for the women’s rugby World Cup.
Door to Door Seller at Yves Rocher
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Sales, negotiation, and persuasive communication; customer relationship management; product presentation; independent, target-driven work.
Treasurer at Rotaract Club of Clusone
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Financial management and budgeting; record keeping and expense tracking; event funding and sponsorship coordination; team collaboration and organizational skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design (First Class) at University of Northampton
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
EQF Level 4 Diploma in Computing at ITIS Guglielmo Marconi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design (First Class)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
EQF Level 4 Diploma in Computing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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