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Will O'Brien

Leawood,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented UI/UX designer and developer bringing diverse experiences in graphic design, game programming, web app development, and tech education. Successful at applying technical skills to create unique multimedia digital experiences that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with innovative approach to ideas and concept development.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Instructor

Youth Tech Inc.
Kansas City, KS
05.2023 - Current
  • Teach game design, coding, and video editing classes to children ages 7-12, using Roblox scripting, GameMaker, Bloxels, Scratch, Bitsbox, and Sony Vegas
  • Modify structured in-person courses to adapt to Google Classroom optimizing the content for clarity, social engagement and effective learning

Graphic Designer and Media Technician

Fine Arts Theater Group
Kansas City, KS
05.2022 - Current
  • Develop innovative signage for historic movie theatre that effectively communicates brand identity and continues to boost overall brand awareness using newtworked BrightSign Media Players
  • Create and implement written documentation to train other users.

UI/UX Lead and Technical Artist

MAGIC Spell Studios
Rochester, NY
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Created hand-illustrated graphics and Axure prototypes for menus and in-game UI
  • Collaborated with 3D artist and concept artist to deliver a unified creative visual style that would resonate with users

Education

B.S. Game Design And Development -

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
06.2023

Skills

  • HTML/CSS/JS/Node, C#, SQL, Bash/DOS CLI, Linux, GitHub, Unity/Unreal/Godot, Paper/Digital Prototyping
  • Adobe Creative Cloud, Video Editing, 2D Illustration
  • Social Media Management - Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Interactive Websites
  • Research, Creative and Technical Writing

Projects

Graphic Designer/Social Media Manager, Various Musicians, October 2022 - Current

  • Produce multimedia assets and web presence for music groups on social media and streaming platforms
  • Track sales, production, and order fulfillment for physical media

Gameplay/Physics Programmer 

Aloe + Vera: Partners in Slime

May 2022 - Current

  • Develop physics-based gameplay in Godot engine
  • Design creative user interface that enhances overall product usability with high level customer satisfaction

UI/UX Lead on Overcast

January 2022 - December 2022

  • Designed, programmed, and tested HUD and menus for Unreal Engine 4 adventure game

Timeline

Lead Instructor

Youth Tech Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer and Media Technician

Fine Arts Theater Group
05.2022 - Current

UI/UX Lead and Technical Artist

MAGIC Spell Studios
07.2021 - 05.2022

B.S. Game Design And Development -

Rochester Institute of Technology
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