Seeking Internship & Entry-Level Roles · Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL
Jake
Barton

Game developer building
gameplay systems
from game engines to the browser.

Junior at Samford University studying Game Design & 3D Animation — currently Lead Programmer at Samford Game Design Studio, building in Unreal Engine 5, Godot 4, and the web.

Open to Work — Birmingham, AL
3+ Years Building
20+ Projects Built
3.5 GPA · Samford
2027 Graduation
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Skills & Tools

GD

Game Development

Unreal Engine 5 Godot 4 Unreal Blueprint Unity Level Design Game Programming
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Programming

C++ Python JavaScript HTML & CSS PHP Web Development
ART

Art & Design

Autodesk Maya Adobe Illustrator Blender Substance Painter Photoshop Figma

Building games, tools, and
interactive experiences.

I'm a Junior at Samford University majoring in Game Design & 3D Animation with a Computer Science minor — currently serving as Lead Programmer at Samford's Game Design Studio. I work across gameplay programming, systems design, and UI implementation, with a focus on delivering polished, playable results.

My background spans code (C++, GDScript, Python), 3D art (Maya, Blender), and front-end web development. I'm comfortable working end to end on a project — from core gameplay mechanics to UI layout and visual polish.

Outside of projects I hold leadership roles in Pi Kappa Phi, where I've developed practical skills in project coordination, event management, and cross-team communication.

Degree Game Design & 3D Animation
Minor Computer Science
University Samford University
GPA 3.50
Graduation May 2027
Location Birmingham, AL
Status Open to Work
2025 – Current

Lead Programmer

Samford Game Design Studio

  • Lead gameplay programming for a 5-person team building a full playable demo in Unreal Engine 5
  • Own combat, movement, and interaction systems — reviewed & integrated code from 4 contributors
  • Set technical direction across 3 sub-teams; bridge Blueprint prototypes into C++ production systems
2025 – Current

Social Chair

Pi Kappa Phi · Alpha Eta

  • Plan & execute large-scale chapter events
  • Venue sourcing, budget management & logistics
  • Custom banner artwork & event branding
2023 – 2025

T-Shirt Chair

Pi Kappa Phi · Alpha Eta

2025 – Current

Philanthropy Chair

Pi Kappa Phi · Alpha Eta

  • Partner: Unless U & The Ability Experience
  • Chapter-wide fundraising & service events
  • Disability inclusion advocacy on campus

Send Me a Message

Ready to work together?

Let's Talk.

Studio role, freelance gig, or just a conversation about a project — I'd love to hear from you.