Unreal Engine
William Benjamin
Game Designer
Charlotte,NC
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Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level game designer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Open to start and earn my stripes as a Tester.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Designer
Project Icarus
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced player experience by designing innovative game mechanics and systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop engaging game content and storylines.
- Increased user retention through implementation of effective reward systems and progression structures.
- Optimized 3 level designs for improved gameplay flow and challenge balance.
Student Game Designer/Programmer
Awakening
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted thorough playtesting sessions, identifying areas for improvement and refining game elements accordingly.
- Achieved positive user feedback by rapidly addressing 5 reported issues and incorporating valuable suggestions into future updates.
- Proposed creative solutions for technical constraints while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
- Managed scope effectively by prioritizing essential tasks within tight deadlines and resource limitations.
Game Designer/Programmer
Project Alpha
06.2020 - Current
- Crafted comprehensive Game Design Documentation in Confluence and developed game levels inspired by industry-leading titles
- Conducted 5 playtesting sessions, gathering feedback from over 20 participants and iterating on game elements to achieve 25% increase in player satisfaction
- Utilized Excel to meticulously balance characters abilities and power-ups, ensuring optimal gameplay experiences
- Enhanced player experience by designing innovative game mechanics and systems.
- Optimized level designs for improved gameplay flow and challenge balance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Design And Development
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01.2022
Skills
- Strong problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- JIRA
- Retargeting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross Skill Communication
- Confluence
- 1 Year of C, C#
- Collaboration
- Agile Project Management
- Unreal Engine
- Scripting
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Game Balancing
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Workflow Management
- Team Meetings
- Sprint Planning
- Task Prioritization
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork from home option401k matchWork Availability
monday
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Software
Python
Microsoft Excel
Tableau
CRM
Timeline
Game Designer
Project Icarus
01.2022 - Current
Student Game Designer/Programmer
Awakening
02.2021 - 05.2022
Game Designer/Programmer
Project Alpha
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Game Design And Development
Full Sail University
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