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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. 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.…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.

Christopher Nicholls

Game Designer, Game Developer, Designer, +4

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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. 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.…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.

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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.

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.

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Work Experience

Guest Speaker at Leeds Beckett University

January 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered talks and presentations to Games Design and Creative Technology studies, helping students progress with their studies using prior experiences. Showcased research to postgraduate students to share knowledge and advance the field.

Game Jam Projects Participant at Remote

January 1, 2020 - Present

Participated in numerous game jams, rapidly prototyping a diverse range of ideas and expanding knowledge of game engines, tools, and mechanics. Prototypes were explored further post-jam to test feasibility for full releases.

Freelance Artist and Animator at Remote

January 1, 2018 - Present

Collaborated with YouTube and Twitch content creators to create identifiable branding, emotes, graphics, and animations. Worked closely with clients to ensure work aligned with their vision and branding.

Features Writer at Game Rant

January 1, 2025 - Present

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.

UI and Texture Artist at Remote

December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025

Commissioned to work as the UI and Texture Artist for a video game mod. Collaborated remotely with the mod director and team to establish a visual style and create suitable textures and UI within that style.

Guest Speaker at Leeds Beckett University

January 1, 2022 - Present

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.

Game Jam Projects / Remote

January 1, 2020 - Present

Participated in many game jams, rapidly prototyped ideas, and expanded knowledge of game engines, tools, and mechanics; explored prototypes post-jam for potential full releases.

Freelance Artist and Animator

January 1, 2018 - Present

Collaborated with YouTube and Twitch content creators to create identifiable channel branding; produced custom emotes, graphics, and animations aligned with clients' vision and branding.

Features Writer at Game Rant

January 1, 2025 - Present

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.

UI and Texture Artist

December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025

Commissioned to work as the UI and Texture Artist for a video game mod; collaborated remotely with the mod’s director and team to establish a cohesive visual style; produced textures and UI assets.