Peter Rath
Thiensville,WI
Summary
I am a Level Designer and Environment Artist with experience developing singleplayer narrative driven open world experiences. I am Knowledgeable in crafting explorable spaces that allow players to pursue their curiosity, as well as provide a healthy challenge that promotes engagement. I have experience working remotely and on-site.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Level Designer
Voxray Games Inc
Remote
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted and participated in regular playtests of game levels, ensuring alignment with creative vision and technical constraints.
- Collaborated with artists and programmers to optimize level gameplay and gameplay features
- Designed levels that catered to various playstyles, ensuring a wide range of players could enjoy the game by offering different approaches to challenges.
- Developed engaging storylines through the integration of environmental storytelling elements within the levels.
- Implemented playtesting feedback to fine-tune levels for optimal balance, challenge, and engagement.
- Promoted replayability by incorporating multiple paths, hidden areas, and optional objectives into the level.
Head Swim Coach
British Swim School
Delafield, WI
10.2024 - Current
- Planned and created engaging and impactful swimming practices for all aged swimmers.
- Helped communicate lesson plans and consulted with parents and swimmers.
- Onboard new swimmers and other coaches
Level Designer and Environment Artist
Minecraft server Adventure Map
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Designed and built all the linear portions of the Map
- Designed and implemented smooth and seamless enemy encounters, and puzzles that transitioned well with regular gameplay
- Independent contract
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Development, Electronic Media Minor
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2025
Skills
- Game Engines: Unreal Engine 4 & 5, Unity
- Level Design Proficiency: Environment Art, Asset placement, Project Management, World-building, Visual storytelling/ Environmental Storytelling, Story integration
- Knowledgeable in: Maya, Substance Painter, Gaia, SpeedTree, PureRef, Miro, UE Visual Scripting/Blueprints
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of SkyDie. This was a small University project, where some of my closest friends and classmates, created a game from scratch, and published on Steam. It was presented in the MAGD Expo in May of 2025.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Level Designer
Voxray Games Inc
06.2025 - Current
Head Swim Coach
British Swim School
10.2024 - Current
Level Designer and Environment Artist
Minecraft server Adventure Map
08.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Game Development, Electronic Media Minor
University of Wisconsin Whitewater