Hi there! I'm Linnea O'Connor, an aspiring animator and game designer with a passion for interactive experiences. I love building playful, immersive systems and bringing characters to life with 3D animation and thoughtful prototyping. I'm currently pursuing a BA (Honors) in Animation & Game Design, and I'm excited to bring Unity, Blender, and illustration skills to a creative studio. I value cross-functional collaboration and am eager to help craft engaging games and visuals while contributing to gameplay systems and polished visuals.

Linnea O'Connor

Hi there! I'm Linnea O'Connor, an aspiring animator and game designer with a passion for interactive experiences. I love building playful, immersive systems and bringing characters to life with 3D animation and thoughtful prototyping. I'm currently pursuing a BA (Honors) in Animation & Game Design, and I'm excited to bring Unity, Blender, and illustration skills to a creative studio. I value cross-functional collaboration and am eager to help craft engaging games and visuals while contributing to gameplay systems and polished visuals.

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Hi there! I’m Linnea O’Connor, an aspiring animator and game designer with a passion for interactive experiences. I love building playful, immersive systems and bringing characters to life with 3D animation and thoughtful prototyping. I’m currently pursuing a BA (Honors) in Animation & Game Design, and I’m excited to bring Unity, Blender, and illustration skills to a creative studio. I value cross-functional collaboration and am eager to help craft engaging games and visuals while contributing to gameplay systems and polished visuals.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Food Service Assistant at IKEA Bistro & Market
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Greeted and processed 30+ customer transactions per shift using POS systems; replenished inventory of 200+ SKUs and supported modular warehouse builds; earned 'Team Player of the Month' for initiative and reliable team support.
Food Service Assistant at IKEA Bistro & Market
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Greeted and processed 30+ customer transactions per shift using POS systems; replenished inventory of 200+ SKUs and supported modular warehouse builds; earned 'Team Player of the Month' for initiative and reliable team support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Animation & Game Design at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Certificate in Games Development & Design (Distinction) at Galway Technical Institute, Galway, Ireland
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Games Development & Design Certificate (Distinction)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Animation & Game Design
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Certificate in Games Development & Design (Distinction)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Animation & Game Design
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education