Grayson Jones
Kent,OH
Summary
I am a passionate Level Designer who is always looking to improve my craft. With 5 years of game design experience and a lifetime of artistic experience, I have proven to be a dedicated team member, who has a diverse background and always looking for new opportunities to grow.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Game Design Lead
Team Angler
08.2023 - Current
- - Balanced gameplay mechanics to give players freedom in handling information, encouraging exploration and critical thinking
- - Crafted dynamic town layout in "Our Town" to blend game's daily newspaper delivery mechanic with a varied environment encouraging exploration and mystery-solving
- - Adapted game features based on playtesting feedback, refining mechanics for improved player experience and engagement
Creative Director
Spit It Out
08.2023 - 12.2023
- - Worked closely with all departments to ensure consistency among project in its entirety
- - Blocked out and created dynamic levels that showcase each unique game mechanic
- - Kept members on pace to hit sprint deadlines for this class project
2D Graphic Design Intern
Pie For Breakfast
06.2023 - 09.2023
- - Transformed initial concept sketches into refined and impactful promotional assets
- - Adapted provided script into visually compelling comic book, leveraging in-game elements and pre-existing assets to create promotional material
Intern Character Designer / 2D Animator
Team Nemo
06.2023 - 09.2023
- - Researched various cultures, art styles, and design trends to inform character designs
- - Developed original character designs and illustrations for video game projects
- - Maintained consistency across all aspects of character's design throughout production cycles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation Game Design
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2023
Skills
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- C#
- 2D / 3D Art
- Level Design
- Game Development
- Maya
- Blender
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Game Design Lead
Team Angler
08.2023 - Current
Creative Director
Spit It Out
08.2023 - 12.2023
2D Graphic Design Intern
Pie For Breakfast
06.2023 - 09.2023
Intern Character Designer / 2D Animator
Team Nemo
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animation Game Design
Kent State University
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