Skills
Game engines: Unity (4 years), Unreal Engine (2 years)
Languages: C# (4 years), Apps Script (5 years)
2D: Photoshop, Krita, Aseprite, Premier Pro
3D: Blender, ZBrush, 3DS Max, Maya
Others: Git, Wwise, Ink, Nova, Probuilder, Sheets
Projects
2024-Current, Sapia
Project Lead, Game Design, Narrative Design, Level Design, Art Direction, Programming (C#)
A retro-inspired fantasy RPG with strategic turn-based combat and a rich setting to explore. I have designed all game mechanics and interactions such as the combat system and built in synergies between ability and trait choices to allow for deep character optimisation mechanics, as well as structuring the narrative to allow these systems to shine and feel impactful upon the setting.
2022-2025, Rime of the Frostmaiden
Storytelling, Game Design, Leadership, Admin and Organization
A fantasy adventure through the isolated north of Icewind Dale. I run this weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons with a group of 5 veteran players, and have written over 250,000 words of narrative and lore for the campaign to create a heightened sense of mystery and intrigue that lends well to the heroic game mechanics of D&D 5E. I’m also the group’s scheduler, bookkeeper, note taker, coordinator, rules maker, and organizer. One player said the following about the campaign, ‘The world feels alive and aware, with layers upon layers to delve into for those that are desperate for answers.’
2024, Portal Recreation
Design, Programming (C#), Level Design
A solo-developed 15 minute portal clone made in Unity for the brief, ‘Create a short piece of level content for an existing game’. I integrated a portal system with a first person movement system and programmed mechanics for puzzle elements, scene management, and dialogue queueing. I then continued with a focus on level design to recreate the challenge and thrill of the original portal games while teaching players the mechanics and bringing them together for the final level.
Education
2022-Current (Grad. 2026), Games Design BSc, Leeds Beckett University
I am currently on a gap year between 2nd and 3rd year.
2021-2022, Computer Animation Technical Arts, Bournemouth University
2019-2021, 3 A-levels (English Literature, Maths & Music)
Work
2024-Current, Data Researcher, Games Jobs Live
Data collection and analysis for the Games Jobs Live international monthly reports.
2023-Current, Lead Volunteer, Develop:Brighton Conference
Organising and managing our large volunteer team.
2025, Web Designer, Rain Dogs Bar
Redesigned website to brief for better customer/client appeal.
2017-2025, Part-Time Hospitality Worker (Chef, Waiter, Barista, Bartender)
Assisted with admin roles such as redesigning and optimising Rota and Stock and Sales systems in Google Sheets.
Awards
2017, Young Poet Laureate of the South West, Boomsatsuma
About Me
I have been playing the drums for over 10 years, mostly playing jazz and funk.
Favourite games: Bastion, Portal 2, Dark Souls, Battlefield 1
Contact
Email: lukarollings@outlook.com
