SKILLS
Game Design:
Narrative Design, System Design, Level Design, Gameplay Prototyping
Technical Skills:
Unreal Engine (Blueprint, Data Layers), Jira, Confluence, Proprietary tools, Adobe Premiere
Management:
Agile/Scrum, Cross-Disciplinary Communication, Team Leadership
Specializations:
Cinematic Animation, Facial Animation, Motion Capture, Pipeline Development
EXPERIENCE
Deck Nine Games (September 2019 – Present)
GAMEPLAY DESIGNER| JANUARY 2024 – PRESENT
• Shipped three titles, with a solid understanding of the game development lifecycle, from pre-production to launch.
• Managed dedicated development strike teams, taking ownership of the implementation and final polish for critical game elements, including player collisions, world interactions, and living world elements.
• Partnered with engineering to develop a pipeline for rapid script implementation in the engine, focusing on reducing redundant tasks and enhancing productivity for quick iterations based on playtest feedback.
• Championed the design and implementation of core gameplay development, successfully seeing features through from concept, polish, and final release.
• Contributed design insights and technical feedback during multi-disciplinary stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, consistently driving clarity in daily and weekly meetings.
• Collaborated effectively with teams across global time zones, leveraging proficiency in Jira and Confluence to ensure consistent workflow and documentation.
ANIMATOR | SEPTEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2024
• Refined motion capture shots from script to final production, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality cinematic content.
• Mentored new team members, managing their onboarding and workflow while utilizing Jira and Confluence to provide detailed feedback and ensure consistent communication.
• Prototyped and refined early narrative concepts in collaboration with other teams, helping to shape the project's story and vision.
LIFE EXPERIENCE
Established and hosted an internal "Game Design Club" at Deck Nine, moving discussions beyond simple preferences to critically analyze game systems, mechanics, and player psychology.
Managed operations of a high-volume brewpub in Boulder, CO, overseeing inventory and product ordering, cultivating team development, and maximizing customer satisfaction.
Quaff Kings. A Beer Sport Documentary - 2017 – Filmed, edited, and produced a feature documentary about a team of unusual athletes as they trained, competed, and won a world title.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film
Animation Mentor
Character Animation