WORK EXPERIENCE

Big Run Studios, Inc.

Associate Designer, Oakland, CA (Remote): Sept 2021 - Feb 2023

​"Blackout Bingo: Design Blast" iOS/Android (Concept to Soft Launch) (released in Philippines and India, 2023)

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• Defined F2P decor game’s property locations, including rooms, collections and themes

• Closely collaborated and brainstormed with Art team to ensure all visual results matched concepts and supported content

• Assisted in development of game narrative with focus on main character integration into game features

• Created and maintained multiple highly visual gameplay specs

• Conceived and took ownership of Google spreadsheet “bible” for over 2000 visual assets which was referenced by all teams

• Participated in weekly design meetings for game ideation, implementation and iteration

• Responsible for management and organization of documentation

• Extensive research, reference collection, and organization of content

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Content Integration Junior Designer, March 2021 - Aug2021​

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• Created and maintained the Game Design Document

• Collaborated with Art and Engineering to ensure vision and tasks were clear

• Responsible for all data implementation of game content

• Identified process and toolchain improvements to maximize data integration

• Implementation of many cycles of content/balance iteration

• Playtested, reported and fixed content issues and bugs

Chabad of Henderson

Social Media Manager,  Henderson, NV: Oct 2015 - Sept 2021 ​

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• Via social media content creation, increased physical attendance to events by 25% and fundraising by 15%

• Developed and managed online marketing campaigns, advertising strategies, and social media content, including press releases and articles for local media outlets

• Designed visually consistent printed promotional materials, including event flyers, newsletters and business cards

• Advised, created, and coordinated advertising strategies for capital campaigns, public events and online events

Stormwolf Studios

Owner / Freelancer,  Henderson, NV: Sept 1997 - June 2018

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• Managed design projects through research, collaboration of diverse clientele all around the United States, concept exploration, visual communication strategies & production based on deadlines and budget requirements

• Directed a broad range of projects from conception to launch - handling full life cycle project management and meeting milestones

• Developed and designed dynamic layouts, logos, typography, editorial images, and illustrations to meet specific objectives of clientele

• Created dynamic graphic design and illustration, including flyers, business cards, character designs, comic books, book covers and more

• Adopted new technology and innovative processes while ensuring compliance with client and industry standard
   

  • Example projects

    • ​Megabrain Comics, NY: Oversaw the launch of a new comic line which included promotion at conventions and branding on social media

    • White Wolf Publishing, GA: Illustrated interior art for the RPG supplement book, "Right of Princes"

    • Hotbread Media, AK: created new visuals for Yupik focused children's books and designed video game backgrounds and characters for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's "The Incredible Edible Adventure Game"

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Jenkintown Business Graphics

Project Manager / Graphic Designer,  Jenkintown, PA: Feb 2006 - Aug 2010

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• Increased clientele by 30% over a 3 year period

• Collaborated with creative team to develop artwork, meeting the demands of the client marketing initiatives

• Communicated with international clientele to arrange U.S. printing & shipping

• Counseled clients on brand strategy and conceived original designs and concepts for websites, brochures, books, posters, signage, and publicity campaigns

• Created new methods and strategies to streamline project workflow

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & PROJECTS

Academy of Art University 2020 Spring Show

      Winner in Best Level Design Category

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Academy of Art University Prototype Games

Producer/Game Designer - "SCRATCH"

• Developed a unique game concept revolving around a single player survival game

• Crafted initial and onboarding levels to introduce players to new mechanics

• Facilitated team stand-ups, task delegation, and playtesting

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Lead Game Designer - "Cavelution"

• Conceived of and designed engaging, innovated gameplay in a game about historically evolving pvp

• Planned out and implemented 10 immersive level designs, including enemy spawn points and battles

• Led team from ideation and brainstorming to implementation

• Created visual assets