Hello, Jade here. I'm a passionate video game animator turned designer. I love geeking out about game design; be it gameplay loops, skill trees, branching narratives, or combat flow, I enjoy diving deep and discussing what makes a game FUN for its audience.

Beyond video games, I'm human. I live in the Denver Metro area with my wonderful wife and our growing family of little munchkins and fur babies. I strive for a balanced, active lifestyle. For every moment I'm behind a screen, I'm equally likely to be above a knife, cooking for the crowd, or in the gym pushing some iron.

With little ones underfoot, my time for the written word has shrunken (praise be to Audible), yet I often have a fantasy epic queued up for my next dog walk, and 23+ children's books borrowed from our local library.

My background was forged managing a high-volume restaurant, where I learned to juggle complex, real-time dilemmas while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective. This skill translates well to game development, enabling effective teamwork across teams while remembering that decisions need to be fluid to keep the guest (final client) happy and engaged while remaining within our desired scope.

My dedication to finishing projects is shown by my experience in filming, editing, and co-producing a feature-length documentary from start to finish. Quaff Kings is an easy-to-watch 60-minute film about a group of beer-drinking professionals. Gather a few buds, find yourself a PBR (or two), and watch it here - QuaffKings.com

Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio! I'm excited about the possibility of contributing to your next big project. Let’s connect and see how we can work together to achieve your goals!