Nicole Thayer

Wildgate – PvE/PvP Level Designer and AI Designer

• Designed and developed all PvE level and encounter elements. From Greybox to Polish, collaborated with concept and environmental art to develop interesting POIs for combat and exploration. Created adventure and encounter mechanics to use in said encounters.
• Developed post-launch AI Variants and encounters to disrupt established player strategies

Diablo 4 – Level Lead and Zone Supervisor

• Creative lead over Dry Steppes, one of the six zones of Diablo 4. Managed a team of six designers and artists to develop open world encounters, quests, and dungeons.
• Created main and side story quests with compelling narratives in the Diablo universe.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 – Lead Level Designer

• Lead a team of seven designers in creating a ground-up remake.
• Worked closely with art team to preserve core gameplay elements while creating showcase opportunities.

Destiny 2: Forsaken – Activity and Strike Designer

• Developed gameplay mechanics and strikes for the Black Armory and Menagerie DLCs along with custom levels for said encounters.

Destiny 2: Warmind – Level, Encounter and Mission Designer

• Open world and linear area designer for the Warmind DLC. Created custom layouts for interior and exterior spaces with a variety of encounters in each, as well as open-world Patrol encounters.
• Crafted key narrative missions focusing on the Warmind storyline.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Level Designer

• Remaster of the three original Crash Bandicoot games. Implemented custom pipeline for levels with missing geometry to maintain original gameplay pinpoint timing and accuracy

Skylanders: Imaginators – Skylanders: Superchargers – Skylanders: Swapforce – Level Designer

• Designed layouts, adventure mechanics and combat encounters with a focus on gameplay that could reach a broad age and skill range.