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I am a passionate, detail-oriented video game designer and developer who never backs down from a challenge. Through my three-year course, I have honed my skills, specializing in game design and game art while continuing to strengthen my programming abilities. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling, mechanics and game-ready assets come together to make a game I am proud to show. My experience working on many game jams has taught me to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively with my team to achieve our goals.…I am a passionate, detail-oriented video game designer and developer who never backs down from a challenge. Through my three-year course, I have honed my skills, specializing in game design and game art while continuing to strengthen my programming abilities. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling, mechanics and game-ready assets come together to make a game I am proud to show. My experience working on many game jams has taught me to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively with my team to achieve our goals.

Sarah Upton

Game Designer, Game Developer, Artist, +2

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I am a passionate, detail-oriented video game designer and developer who never backs down from a challenge. Through my three-year course, I have honed my skills, specializing in game design and game art while continuing to strengthen my programming abilities. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling, mechanics and game-ready assets come together to make a game I am proud to show. My experience working on many game jams has taught me to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively with my team to achieve our goals.…I am a passionate, detail-oriented video game designer and developer who never backs down from a challenge. Through my three-year course, I have honed my skills, specializing in game design and game art while continuing to strengthen my programming abilities. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling, mechanics and game-ready assets come together to make a game I am proud to show. My experience working on many game jams has taught me to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively with my team to achieve our goals.

Available to hire

Cape Town, South Africa

I am a passionate, detail-oriented video game designer and developer who never backs down from a challenge.

Through my three-year course, I have honed my skills, specializing in game design and game art while continuing to strengthen my programming abilities. I thrive in creative environments where storytelling, mechanics and game-ready assets come together to make a game I am proud to show. My experience working on many game jams has taught me to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively with my team to achieve our goals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

3D Model

Intermediate

C++

Intermediate

Work Experience

Game Artist, Designer and Developer at Independent / Personal Projects

January 1, 2024 - Present

Conceptualized and created game art and assets; contributed to game design decisions; participated in multiple game jams; collaborated with teams; developed prototypes using Unity and Unreal Engine.

Bartender at Doodles

January 1, 2023 - Present

Provided customer service, prepared beverages, and supported team operations in a fast-paced environment.

Intern at Studio Bo

January 1, 2025 - Present

Studio internship focusing on game art and development tasks; assisted with asset creation and project workflows.

Bartender at Doodles

January 1, 2023 - Present

Bartender; gained customer service, cash handling, multitasking, and teamwork in a fast-paced bar environment.

Intern at Studio Bo International

January 1, 2025 - Present

Assisted with game art and development tasks, supported team members, and learned workflows under supervision in a game design setting.