Hi! I’m Teresa White, a Cleveland-based game design student at the Cleveland Institute of Art with a passion for turning ideas into playable experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, prototyping in Unity and Unreal, and crafting polished assets with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and the rest of the 3D toolbox. In addition to my studies, I mentor peers as a Student Ambassador and teach game design to younger students at Ethlete Lab Academy. Outside the classroom, I contribute to team-based projects, such as the Unity game for itch.io, and gain experience in production pipelines, asset creation, and communication across engineering and design. I’m excited to bring creative problem-solving, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to a dynamic team.

Teresa White

Hi! I’m Teresa White, a Cleveland-based game design student at the Cleveland Institute of Art with a passion for turning ideas into playable experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, prototyping in Unity and Unreal, and crafting polished assets with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and the rest of the 3D toolbox. In addition to my studies, I mentor peers as a Student Ambassador and teach game design to younger students at Ethlete Lab Academy. Outside the classroom, I contribute to team-based projects, such as the Unity game for itch.io, and gain experience in production pipelines, asset creation, and communication across engineering and design. I’m excited to bring creative problem-solving, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to a dynamic team.

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Hi! I’m Teresa White, a Cleveland-based game design student at the Cleveland Institute of Art with a passion for turning ideas into playable experiences. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, prototyping in Unity and Unreal, and crafting polished assets with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and the rest of the 3D toolbox. In addition to my studies, I mentor peers as a Student Ambassador and teach game design to younger students at Ethlete Lab Academy.

Outside the classroom, I contribute to team-based projects, such as the Unity game for itch.io, and gain experience in production pipelines, asset creation, and communication across engineering and design. I’m excited to bring creative problem-solving, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to a dynamic team.

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Work Experience

Lab Technician at Interactive Media Lab
October 1, 2025 - Present
Guides students, staff, faculty, and the public through the Interactive Media Lab and helps users by applying lab technologies and spaces knowledge.
Student Ambassador at Cleveland Institute of Art
September 1, 2023 - Present
Serves as the first point of contact for students, families, and CIA community members; answers direct phone calls and connects callers to appropriate administrative offices.
Academy Guru at Ethlete Lab Academy
May 1, 2025 - Present
Teaches grades 4-12 Game Design with accuracy and efficiency.
Co-Art Lead, Game Development Pipeline (Pyskick) at Cleveland Institute of Art
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Collaborated with a 13-person team to develop a polished game in Unity for itch.io; produced assets as co-art lead and maintained open communication with programming to ensure asset-code compatibility.
Retail Worker (Seasonal Summer) at Kaman’s Art Shoppes / Cedar Point
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Operated the rock shop and created custom jewelry and keychains promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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