Junior Game Designer

Virtuos - Black Shamrock

August 2024 - Currently

Working within a cross-disciplinary production environment on an externally developed AAA project under NDA, contributing to feature design, level design, and gameplay implementation using a state-of-the-art engine. 

• Translated narrative briefs into full gameplay levels, supporting story delivery and player flow through environment design

• Implemented gameplay sections using scripting and engine tools

• Created and maintained design documentation outlining cross-department requirements and implementation needs

• Designed, implemented, and balanced combat encounters through iteration and playtesting

• Produced level performance reports to identify potential issues in art layouts and technical setups

• Collaborated closely with design, art, programming, QA, and production teams to support iteration, communication, and problem-solving throughout development

Junior Game Designer

Petoons Studio

January 2024 - August 2024

Worked within a small design team on an unreleased IP, Monster High Skulltimate Secrets and Dracamar, contributing to feature documentation, gameplay systems, and level implementation within a SCRUM-based production pipeline.

• Collaborated closely with studio leadership to help define the game structure, progression, and gameplay direction

• Created and maintained design documentation for gameplay features, including UI flows, economy systems, and enemy design

• Implemented and scripted gameplay levels in Unity from prototype to iteration phases based on internal feedback and playtesting

• Designed and supported enemy implementation using state machines and gameplay scripting workflows

• Contributed to narrative design, including naming conventions, progression flow, and player-facing content delivery

• Used tools including Unity, Jira, Confluence, and Sourcetree 

Technical Designer Trainee

Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona 

November 2022 - May 2023

Worked within a 4-person prototype team focused on analysing mobile market trends and developing iteration-ready prototypes for future projects. Contributed to two standalone prototypes and a live feature for Hungry Shark Evolution under the mentorship of experienced industry professionals.

• Developed rapid 2-month prototype cycles focused on stable, test-ready builds and fast iteration

• Created scalable code structures and gameplay systems tailored to each prototype’s technical and design needs

• Designed and implemented retention-focused gameplay mechanics using C# in Unity

• Analysed mobile market trends and player behaviours using internal tools and research methodologies

• Designed gameplay features around mobile KPIs and F2P frameworks, including economy balancing and A/B testing principles

• Used tools including Unity, Jira, Confluence, and TortoiseSVN