Eythan Graham
Whittier,California
Summary
Game design professional with proven track record of creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Reliable and adaptable, with deep focus in level design, storyboarding, and user experience optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Game Designer
Barnyard Games
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered polished levels on time by effectively managing tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Implemented playtesting feedback to fine-tune levels for optimal balance, challenge, and engagement.
- Achieved positive user feedback by rapidly addressing reported issues and incorporating valuable suggestions into future updates.
- Proposed creative solutions for technical constraints while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
- Conducted evaluations of my colleagues' work, providing feedback and suggestions to help fine tune and improve game projects.
Marine Debris Undergraduate Researcher
Earth Science Undergraduate Research Initiative
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Gathered both quantitative and qualitative data on marine debris, using scientific methodology to determine debris volume change (through weather, primarily season change from past projects) as well as its origin.
Quality Assurance Tester
Square Enix Ltd.
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Located issues to ensure a high quality and enjoyable experience for consumers (Final Fantasy X/X2 re-masters, Final Fantasy 14 PC).
- Improved overall game quality by conducting extensive tests across multiple platforms.
- Streamlined localization bug searching via Excel word instancing.
- Collaborated with fellow testers to track down and reproduce game bugs.
- Gathered in-game screenshots for the Marketing Department to use for products.
- Wrote clear and concise instructions within bug-tracking software on how to locate and reproduce newly discovered bugs.
- Responsible for testing the Final Fantasy XIV 3.0 web app.
Educational Tutor
Kumon
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Instructed struggling students in various subjects including writing, math, and reading.
- Developed strong rapport with students and staff.
- Worked with students to clarify key ideas, demonstrating patience and commitment to student learning.
- Devised alternate explanations when needed.
- Utilized available resources creatively in order to engage students and appeal to different learning styles.
Education
No Degree - Environmental Science
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CASkills
- Level design
- Game design
- Game balance
- Prototyping and iteration
- Knowledgeable in Unreal Engine 5
- Design development
- Quality assurance testing
- 3D Modeling
- Storyboarding
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
- Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro
Timeline
Associate Game Designer
Barnyard Games
11.2023 - 12.2024
Marine Debris Undergraduate Researcher
Earth Science Undergraduate Research Initiative
01.2018 - 04.2018
Quality Assurance Tester
Square Enix Ltd.
06.2014 - 03.2017
Educational Tutor
Kumon
10.2012 - 01.2013
No Degree - Environmental Science
Fullerton College
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