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Christopher Nicholls

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I'm a Creative Technology PhD student at Leeds Beckett University, actively seeking exciting game development opportunities within the games industry.

About

I’m a Creative Technology PhD student at Leeds Beckett University, actively seeking exciting game development opportunities within the games industry.

My background spans teaching as a guest speaker, rapid prototyping through game jams, freelance art and animation for content creators, and feature writing for Game Rant. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, iterating quickly to turn ideas into engaging, accessible experiences.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

Features Writer · Game RantJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Researched, wrote, and self-edited timely feature articles on current gaming news and trends; collaborated with editors to meet site style and SEO guidelines; produced high-traffic pieces.

Features Writer · Game RantJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Researched, wrote, and self-edited timely feature articles on current gaming news and trends, collaborating with editors to meet site style and SEO best practices. Produced high-traffic articles and met tight deadlines.

Guest Speaker · Leeds Beckett UniversityJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Delivered talks and presentations to Games Design and Creative Technology studies, helped students progress using prior experiences, and showcased research to postgraduate students to improve the field.

Guest Speaker · Leeds Beckett UniversityJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Game Jam Projects / RemoteJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Game Jam Projects Participant · RemoteJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
UI and Texture ArtistDec 2019 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos
UI and Texture Artist · RemoteDec 2019 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Education· 6

Creative Technology PhD · Leeds Beckett University2030 – 2025
Creative Technology MSc · Leeds Beckett University2030 – 2025
Games Design BSc · Leeds Beckett University2030 – 2025
PhD in Creative Technology · Leeds Beckett University2030 – 2025

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