Jaclyn Moorhouse

• Designed, programmed, and released a full mobile virtual pet game.
• Built a thriving online community where players are deeply attached to their pet seals.
• Implemented daily care systems, animations, UI, progression and fun mini games.
• Achieved industry recognition, including: 3rd Prize at the Graduate Exhibition (judged by industry professionals).

• Designed a deep simulation featuring AI driven seal personalities, friendship/rivalry systems, socialising mechanics, and sanctuary management.
• Building scalable code architecture for behaviour trees, offline simulation, and narrative generation.
• Achieved TIGA Award Nomination - Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Production & Enterprise.

Led two major group projects. One has programming lead and the other as project lead. Faced extreme challenges during production but managed smoothly to deliver a high-quality impressive 3D virtual pet game.

• Managed task distribution, communication, and delivery while maintaining high team morale.

• Independent plushie adoption, rescue, and resell business with themed adoption certificates.
• Highly profitable through online Etsy sales and market events.
• Developed a loved brand, star seller customer experience and beautiful product presentation

• Designed and ran children’s craft activities including paper plate art, play kitchen roleplay, and treasure hunts.
• Managed event flow, safety, and engagement for large groups of young children as well as volunteering to set up and clean the event.

• Ran stalls selling jam and chutney (for family business) and plushie adoptions.
• Organised raffles, customer interaction, and product displays.

• Supported students with animation, VFX, and technical workflows.
• Assisted lecturers during practical sessions and provided one to one guidance.