I am a polite, self-motivated, and hardworking university student with a passion for game design and graphic media. I enjoy learning and adapting my skills in creative projects, and I take pride in my ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. My interests extend beyond the digital realm, including indoor climbing and go-karting, which help me develop focus and perseverance. With experience in digital illustration, 3D art, and game development, I have led and contributed to projects that involve creative problem-solving and team management. I am eager to contribute fresh ideas and continue growing professionally in the field of game art and digital media.

Leo Sheldon

I am a polite, self-motivated, and hardworking university student with a passion for game design and graphic media. I enjoy learning and adapting my skills in creative projects, and I take pride in my ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. My interests extend beyond the digital realm, including indoor climbing and go-karting, which help me develop focus and perseverance. With experience in digital illustration, 3D art, and game development, I have led and contributed to projects that involve creative problem-solving and team management. I am eager to contribute fresh ideas and continue growing professionally in the field of game art and digital media.

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I am a polite, self-motivated, and hardworking university student with a passion for game design and graphic media. I enjoy learning and adapting my skills in creative projects, and I take pride in my ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. My interests extend beyond the digital realm, including indoor climbing and go-karting, which help me develop focus and perseverance.

With experience in digital illustration, 3D art, and game development, I have led and contributed to projects that involve creative problem-solving and team management. I am eager to contribute fresh ideas and continue growing professionally in the field of game art and digital media.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Website Content Editor at Sheffield Hallam University
May 1, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Helped prepare and publish an online exhibition showcasing work from hundreds of graduating students in creative subjects. Edited and improved student-written project descriptions for clarity and engagement. Highlighted key stories and creative ideas behind projects. Uploaded images and text to the university’s exhibition website built on WordPress. Organised projects into categories ensuring ease of navigation and visual consistency. Carried out basic image editing and prepared files to meet web and accessibility standards.
Volunteer at Roundabout, Sheffield
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Assisted in fundraising events supporting housing and resources for homeless youth. Conducted bucket collections outside Sheffield Wednesday FC to raise awareness and donations. Engaged with the public to promote the charity’s mission and encourage donations. Utilized public speaking skills to confidently communicate the charity’s goals and impact.
Volunteer at The National Videogame Museum, Sheffield
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Delivered public presentations to secondary school students showcasing a videogame developed during college. Promoted The Sheffield College's Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills, explaining course content and career opportunities. Used public speaking skills to engage and inform students about game development processes.
Indie Game Developer at The Sheffield College, Sheffield
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Led development of a small indie game 'Rising Sun', a 3D adventure horror game inspired by Japanese myth. Designed gameplay mechanics involving navigation and task completion while evading a Samurai ghost. Took lead role overseeing game design, development, and implementation with team management and communication skills.
Website Content Editor – Festival of Creativity at Sheffield Hallam University
May 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Helped prepare and publish an online exhibition showcasing work from hundreds of graduating students in creative subjects like Fine Art, Photography, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Animation, Games and more. Edited and improved student-written project descriptions to make them clear, engaging, and easy to understand for a wider audience. Highlighted the key stories and creative ideas behind each project to ensure students were represented in the best possible way. Uploaded images, text, and other content to the university’s exhibition website, built on WordPress. Organised projects into categories and made sure the website was easy to navigate and visually consistent. Carried out basic image editing and prepared files to meet web and accessibility standards.
Volunteer at Roundabout, Sheffield
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Assisted in a fundraising event to support housing and resources for homeless youth. Conducted bucket collections outside Sheffield Wednesday FC to raise awareness and donations. Engaged with the public to promote the charity’s mission and encourage donations. Utilized public speaking skills to confidently communicate the charity’s goals and impact to passersby.
Volunteer at The National Videogame Museum, Sheffield
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Delivered a public presentation to secondary school students, showcasing a videogame previously developed during college. Promoted The Sheffield College's Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills explaining course content and career opportunities. Used public speaking skills to engage and inform students about the game development process and how they could create their own games from scratch.
Indie Game Developer at The Sheffield College, Sheffield
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Led the development of a small indie game Rising Sun, a 3D adventure horror game inspired by the Japanese myth 'The Curse of Masakado'. Designed gameplay mechanics where the player navigates challenges and evades a Samurai ghost while completing tasks. Took on a lead role, overseeing key aspects of game design, development and implementation using team management, planning and communication skills.

Education

Level 3 Diploma at The Sheffield College, Hillsborough Campus
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Level 3 Extended Diploma at The Sheffield College, Hillsborough Campus
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Secondary School GCSE at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2022
Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills, Year 1 at The Sheffield College, Peaks Campus
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills, Year 2 at The Sheffield College, Hillsborough Campus
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Secondary School GCSE at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2022

Qualifications

Full, Clean, Certified UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025
High Merit - Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (year 1)
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
High Merit - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (year 2)
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Full, Clean, Certified UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - July 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization