Selected Experience
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with many brands and studios within the gaming industry. I started in 2D art, grew into to UI and then game design roles and became a skilled team leader.
As a game designer, I've had the opportunity to create prototypes, design systems, interfaces, products and comprehensive documentation. My generalist skill set has enabled me to play a pivotal role in shaping engaging gaming experiences.
Event Production
I've been organizing, curating and producing events related to art and games since 2016. Do you have a game arts event that you think should exist? Chances are I'll help you with it - email me! Press and related links:
Cribbage With Grandpas
I made the iOS and Android game Cribbage With Grandpas with Justin Smith in 2016. It has been downloaded over 40,000 times, featured regularly on the Apple AppStore and was nominated for IndieCade 2017.
The game took about nine months from concept to market and I created the original concept, all of the artwork, marketing materials (including the trailer above), UI/UX/gameplay/narrative/audio design, as well as managed the production and release. It's my third favorite thing I've co-created in about nine months! (mom joke)
Blackbird Interactive
At Blackbird I was a senior game designer and the lead game designer responsible for the Lost Legends DLC content. I also managed the team responsible for creating them. Our team created the first years worth of these unique game modes!
I used my knowledge of production and development to break down creative goals into line items to surface risks to the director level resulting in positive change for our team. I managed four designers directly in addition to working cross-functionally with the other departments and maintaining the Lost Legends GDD and related documentation.
Ultra Creative Games
Ultra Creative Games was a Vancouver start up whose goal was to create unique and immersive, quality educational games for kids age four to six. I was brought on as a senior game designer to create prototypes to pitch to our client. I led a small team in the creation of two prototypes; Monster Doctor and Creative Quest. Both prototypes were well received by testers and our internal teams.
Mentorship
My team from Ultra Creative Games and I created this game making prototype for the Girl Guides of Canada career fair. Kids were able to draw a level on grid paper that we designed and then captured via webcam to create a playable version of their drawing. It was such a lovely experience!
DeNA Studios Vancouver
As a senior art lead at DeNA I led art production on large projects with powerful brands, working with in house and remote resources.
I worked on several titles before the company closed the Vancouver studio including G.I.JOE Battleground and Blood Brothers Puzzle Tactics. I pitched art styles and game concepts to the development team and provided feedback on all aspects of production.
UI/UX Work
Games that I've done UI/UX work for include:
Along with several unnannounced/unreleased projects.
Graphic Design
My background in traditional art is an asset to any game development team. It brings a unique blend of creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of aesthetics to projects I work on. I have a strong grasp of color theory, composition, and texture.
As a game designer with a background in art, I can bridge the gap between design and visual execution seamlessly and create compelling pitch documentation.