Zachary Sewell
Arvada,CO
Summary
Pioneering Level Designer with 7 years of experience in creating appealing level concepts and designs by coordinating with teammates to boost creativity. 7 shipped titles along with 1 AAA company title. Accomplished in envisioning and delivering prototypes and completed game content according to specifications. Reliable in continually delivering eye-catching quality projects in high-pressure field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Level Design Professor
Butler Community College
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Level Design Intern - World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Level Designer - S.M.A.C.K.
Guys Under Stress
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with artists and programmers to optimize level performance and aesthetics.
- Supported narrative goals through thoughtful integration of scripted events within levels that advanced plot progression organically without disrupting gameplay flow.
- Streamlined iterative design processes by utilizing rapid prototyping techniques during early stages of development before committing resources to final assets production.
Lead Level Designer
Dread Keep
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with artists and programmers to optimize level performance and aesthetics.
- Developed engaging storylines through the integration of environmental storytelling elements within level designs.
- Delivered polished levels on time by effectively managing tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2022
Associate of Arts - Digital Media & Game Design
Butler Community College
Andover, KS12.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- World-building
- Visual storytelling
- Knowledgeable in Unreal Engine & Unity
- Project Documentation
- Level Pacing
- Environment Creation
- Design Documentation
- Story Integration
- Unreal Blueprint & C
- Performance Optimization
Accomplishments
- Created a Point of Interest in the World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion
- Developed a Level Design Course outline from scratch that is now incorporated into Butler CC's Game Design Learning Criteria
- Wichita State University Honors Graduate
- 2022 Student of the Year Candidate for Wichita State University
- Former member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Affiliations
- Hiking & Walking
- Weight Lifting & Fitness
- Reading
- Computer Gaming
- Quality time with Friends and Family
Timeline
Level Design Professor
Butler Community College
07.2022 - Current
Level Designer - S.M.A.C.K.
Guys Under Stress
07.2022 - 08.2023
Level Design Intern - World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Level Designer
Dread Keep
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Digital Media & Game Design
Butler Community College
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