Profile Sheet
Taylor Heathcote
Creative generalist with a background in game design, digital production, and digital media.
I’m interested in work that feels engaging, intentional, and unique My strengths sit around creative problem-solving, design communication, player-facing thinking, and UI/UX design.
Game Specialisms
Core Record
- Class
- Digital Media Designer
- Focus
- Game Design / QA / Digital Media
- Region
- Nottingham, England
- Status
- Open to opportunities
- Education
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design — First Class
Strengths
Creativity
Conceptual thinking, idea generation, and creative problem-solving.
Problem-Solving
Refining concepts, logic, usability, and overall cohesion.
Communication
Strong documentation, collaboration, and thoughtful presentation.
Detail Focus
Polish, consistency, and how separate parts fit together.
Adaptability
Comfortable learning, iterating, and improving between different tasks.
Collaboration
Works well independently and alongside others when building toward a shared goal.
Experience Log
Pixel Squad — Video Game QA Tester
Playtested an early unreleased mobile game build and provided detailed feedback on gameplay issues, inconsistencies, and the overall player experience.
River Horse Ltd — Board Game QA Tester
Conducted rigorous playtesting on an unreleased board game, identifying gameplay issues and contributing improvement ideas from a player-focused perspective.
Browne Jacobson LLP — IT Support
Supported senior IT staff, handled report-related tasks, and contributed early concept thinking toward a website overhaul.
UK Glass Products — Administrative Assistant
Built organisation, reporting, and coordination skills through practical support work in a professional office environment.
Proficiencies
Engines & Interactive Tools
Web & Code
Creative Software
Workflow & Collaboration
Education
University of Staffordshire
BSc (Honours) Computer Games Design — First Class
September 2021 – June 2024
Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media — Distinction / Merit / Merit
September 2018 – June 2020
Additional Learning
Deloitte Data Analytics Job Simulation — Forage
December 2025
Current Focus
Right now I’m focused on building a stronger portfolio, refining how I present my work, and moving toward early-career opportunities where I can contribute through design thinking, QA awareness, communication, and thoughtful creative execution.
- Expanding my portfolio.
- Finish current projects.
- Looking for early-career opportunities in creative roles