Yiran Zhang
New York,NY
Summary
A dedicated and creative game design enthusiast with a passion for merging artistic vision with interactive experiences and bringing a unique blend of skills in 2D Art, UI/UX Design, and 3D Modeling to the dynamic realm of game development. Aiming to create visually stunning games that resonate deeply with the audience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Execution Designer
Anhui Leihu Network Technology Co., Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed game-related tools and scripts to facilitate game development.
- Completed planning for character equipment, specifically accessories (amulets, bracelets, rings),
- Collaborated with graphic designers using software such as Excel, Unity3D, X-Mind, and Axureto to complete game development process.
- Illustrated visual concepts for client presentations through detailed plans and sketches
Game Design Intern
Shengqu Games
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted analysis of multiple mainstream video games such as Final Fantasy on their features and mechanisms to provide insights into game design strategies
- Participated in designing a combat mechanism for a mobile device video game, and learned how to turn design into a working program through coding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
New York University
New York, NY05.2023
Computer Science: Game Design
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA05.2021
Skills
Game Engines & Programming
- Unity 2D & 3D, GitHub
- Game Maker Studio
- C#, C, Python, HTML
- Understand of game production pipeline
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite (PS, PR, XD, AI)
- Procreate
- 2D animation: Spine
- Autodesk Maya, Maxon Cinema 4D
Accomplishments
Stellarune by Mergician Productions / Top Games produced by NYU
Recognised as top 12 projects produced in NYU Game Center for 2023 and was interviewed on NYU's official Twitch as well as represented NYU Games at Play NYC 2023
Projects
- Stellarune: 2D Artist, UI Designer
- Cecita Rental: 2D Artist, UI Designer
- WHAT?!: 2D Artist, UI Designer
- Deep Blue Requiem: Interior Designer, 3D Modeler
- Meimei's Day: 2D Artist, Animator, Programmer
- Feathered: 2D Artist, Animator, Narrative Designer, Programmer
- Life Composer: Game Designer, 2D Artist, Programmer
- Eon Reset: Environmental Artist
Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Activity Execution Designer
Anhui Leihu Network Technology Co., Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023
Game Design Intern
Shengqu Games
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
New York University
Computer Science: Game Design
University of California - Santa Cruz
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