Hi, I’m Milena. I’m a Game Design student who loves creating immersive, engaging gameplay experiences. I blend creativity with analytical thinking to develop gameplay mechanics, level design, documentation, and problem solving. I’m a collaborative professional with strong communication skills, capable of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams, taking initiative, and delivering high-quality results on deadlines. I’m fluent in Portuguese and English, highly organized, motivated, and eager for continuous development.

Milena Higa dos Santos

Hi, I’m Milena. I’m a Game Design student who loves creating immersive, engaging gameplay experiences. I blend creativity with analytical thinking to develop gameplay mechanics, level design, documentation, and problem solving. I’m a collaborative professional with strong communication skills, capable of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams, taking initiative, and delivering high-quality results on deadlines. I’m fluent in Portuguese and English, highly organized, motivated, and eager for continuous development.

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Hi, I’m Milena. I’m a Game Design student who loves creating immersive, engaging gameplay experiences. I blend creativity with analytical thinking to develop gameplay mechanics, level design, documentation, and problem solving.
I’m a collaborative professional with strong communication skills, capable of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams, taking initiative, and delivering high-quality results on deadlines. I’m fluent in Portuguese and English, highly organized, motivated, and eager for continuous development.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Developer at Autonomous
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created digital art, 2D/3D assets, and visual presentations for academic, personal, and creative projects. Worked across multiple stages of the creative pipeline, including concept development, modeling, texturing, graphic design, video editing, and presentation design. Developed strong organizational, communication, and creative problem-solving skills while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Game Design at Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (EAD)
January 1, 2024 - June 11, 2026
Academic Exchange Program at Lynn University
August 1, 2024 - June 11, 2026
High School Diploma at Colégio Adventista
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Duolingo English Test
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
SAT Preparation Program
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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