Michael Benavides
Austin,TX
Summary
Game Designer and Developer
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Designer
Paradoxum Games
03.2024 - 07.2026
- Spearhead design discussions for new upcoming features and content.
- Collaborated with quality assurance on game balancing and new features, integrating feedback for improvements.
- Reviewed weekly analytics to assess game performance, identifying trends and areas for enhancement.
- Designed within live-ops production pipeline, contributing to ongoing success of Roblox game.
Associate Game Designer
Supersocial
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed economy and progression systems for client games, enhancing player engagement and retention.
- Developed brand-driven games in small agile teams, aligning gameplay with client objectives.
- Develop creative ideas with team for client pitches with creative team on upcoming client pitches.
Lead Game Designer
Wonder Works Studio
Arlington, USA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Led design department, providing feedback and guidance while delegating tasks to enhance team productivity and project quality.
- Coordinated with clients to design a game that exceeded their expectations, integrating their feedback throughout the process.
- Collaborated with departments in fast-paced game development pipeline, regularly reviewing work to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Designed game pitches to attract and engage potential clients. for potential future client projects.
General Developer
The DevHouse Agency
Dallas, USA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Programmed in Unity C# to create AR, VR, and mobile applications for contract projects.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex C# code issues, enhancing project stability and reliability.
- Collaborated with programmers to deliver high-quality, bug-free projects to clients.
Laboratory Technician
University Of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, Texas
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Installed and configured hardware and software for University computer labs.
- Provided technical support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues for students and professors.
- Maintained inventory of IT equipment and coordinated procurement, ensuring availability of necessary resources.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Computer Game Design
University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2020
Skills
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- Roblox Studio
- GitHub version control
- Perforce source control
- Jira project tracking
- Notion project management
- Experience in fast-paced development environments
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Office suite
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Game Designer
Paradoxum Games
03.2024 - 07.2026
Associate Game Designer
Supersocial
03.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Game Designer
Wonder Works Studio
09.2021 - 12.2022
General Developer
The DevHouse Agency
08.2020 - 09.2021
Laboratory Technician
University Of Texas At Dallas
12.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Computer Game Design
University of Texas At Dallas