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Overview
Education
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Awards
Strengths
Teamwork
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George Hepworth

Newcastle upon Tyne,UK

Summary

Aspiring game developer with practical experience in Unreal Engine, focusing on gameplay programming and 3D asset creation. Proficient in Python and currently enhancing skills in C++ for game systems programming. Experienced in Blender and Maya, with a strong interest in interactive systems and environment design. Demonstrates motivation and discipline with a proven ability to learn quickly and methodically.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education

Education

BSc - Games Development, Games Programming

Northumbria University
Newcastle
01.2024 - 12.2025

BTEC - Games Development

Priestley College
Latchford
09.2022 - 05.2024

GCSEs - Maths

Kings Leadership Academy
Warrington
09.2017 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Programming languages: Python and C
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Game development with Unreal Engine
  • Gameplay prototyping
  • 3D Modeling in Blender and Maya
  • Asset optimization strategies
  • Version control using Git
  • Custom material design
  • Game design and mechanics testing

Languages

Chinese Mandarin: Elementary listening and limited speaking ability, learned at home.
Spanish: Basic level, studied at Kings Leadership Academy.

Awards

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award: Developed leadership, problem-solving, resilience, and time-management skills through community service, skill development, and expedition challenges.

Strengths

  • Passionate and Detail-Driven: Often commits extra time to perfecting modelling and programming tasks, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Disciplined and Consistent: Able to stick to tasks even when challenging, developing long-term productive habits.
  • Strong Time Management: Plans ahead effectively, anticipating potential disruptions and managing deadlines responsibly.
  • Perseverance & Patience: Pushes through difficult phases of projects or learning, maintaining focus even when tasks become repetitive or frustrating.
  • Self-Motivated Learner: Continuously improves skills in programming, game development, and 3D modelling through independent study and practical experimentation.

Teamwork

  • Team Collaboration: Worked effectively in a game jam team to design and build a playable puzzle game under time constraints.
  • Time Management: Plans ahead and manages deadlines confidently, even during complex or multi-step tasks.
  • Problem Solving: Able to break down technical challenges into smaller steps and work through them methodically.
  • Dedicated Learner: Invests extra time and effort to master new programming concepts, tools, or modelling techniques.

Timeline

BSc - Games Development, Games Programming

Northumbria University
01.2024 - 12.2025

BTEC - Games Development

Priestley College
09.2022 - 05.2024

GCSEs - Maths

Kings Leadership Academy
09.2017 - 06.2022
George Hepworth