Dillon Hutchinson

• 8+ years of dedicated experience in creating immersive campaign settings and engaging modules for tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs).
• Proficient in 5+ TTRPG systems, such as D&D 5th Edition, D&D 3.5 Edition, Pathfinder 1st Edition, and Pathfinder 2nd edition.
• Conducted extensive playtesting to refine and enhance game mechanics, ensuring a polished and enjoyable player experience.
• Skilled in creating intricate storylines and character arcs that captivate players and drive sustained engagement for 8+ years.
• Crafted 12+ modules that offer balanced challenges, intriguing plots, and memorable encounters, catering to diverse player styles and preferences.
• Successfully hosted TTRPG sessions for over 30 players and 10+ groups, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to manage large groups while maintaining an engaging and fun environment.

• Overseeing the entire game development process in under 18 months, from conceptualization to release.
• Managing a tight budget of roughly 30 full workdays to create a game from start to finish.
• Leading and managing 8 multidisciplinary teams of developers, designers, and artists.
• Mentoring and guiding developers through one-on-one interactions.
• Pivoting after pre-production to redefine the vision and direction of the game, leading to its success.
• Creating and maintaining a tight project schedule while avoiding the need for crunch time.
• Identifying potential risks to the project and developing mitigation strategies.
• Addressing creative challenges and finding innovative solutions.
• Facilitating brainstorming sessions and encouraging creative input from the team.

• Designed and managed for a multidisciplinary team of 20, including designers, artists, programmers, and writers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Effectively communicated and held 5+ meetings per week, both remotely and in person, for 20 people.
• Integrated new design features for a 7-year-old alpha-released game.
• Directed the overall creative vision for our video game across 7 discipline teams, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for players.
• Developed 50+ unique gameplay mechanics, immersive storylines, and intricate world-building elements that set our game apart.
• Managed project timelines, set milestones, and ensured adherence to quality standards.

• Assisting in teaching game design.
• Mentor and lead over 100+ students.
• Taught and mentored 4+ university classes.
• Communicated through one-on-one mentoring meetings to help tutor and achieve a better understanding of the game design and unity.
• Effectively communicated complex ideas and provided constructive feedback to students.
• Regularly reviewing student projects and providing feedback has given me experience in iterative design processes.

Event coordinator fora card/board game store.

• Refereed and coordinated Friday Night Magic every week for over 30 people.
• Developed Friday Night Magic (FNM) from 4 customers to over 30+ regular patrons.
• Designed and executed more than 10 diverse events, including Commander, Draft, Pre-release, and Pauper formats.
• Developed and professionally ran 3+ paid Dungeons and Dragons games as the Dungeon Master.
• Managed a kids' camp of 12 children centered around different card and board games.

• Successfully led a diverse team of 20 staff members, ensuring clear communication and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintained communication to deliver products to customers, keeping a positive attitude even under high-stress situations.