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Lead / Principal / World / Game Designer with 28+ years developing linear and open world story experiences using key production strategies. at Lightspeed L.A.
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States 21 work roles 5 schools
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Lead / Principal / World / Game Designer with 28+ years developing linear and open world story experiences using key production strategies.
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Nathan Cheever is listed as Lead / Principal / World / Game Designer with 28+ years developing linear and open world story experiences using key production strategies. at Lightspeed L.A., based in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at 2kgames.com, phone signal with area code 866, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Nathan Cheever.

Nathan Cheever previously worked as Principal World Designer at Lightspeed L.A. and Principal Level Designer at Singularity 6. Nathan Cheever holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts from Atlanta College Of Art.

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About Nathan Cheever

Vivid, deep worlds that resonate with players has been my long-time passion. Inspire them to explore far reaches. Charm them with stories, systems, and meta! I oversee the layout, integrity, and diversity of gameworlds by helping shape the game's vision into a living sandbox. Art, Gameplay, Features, and Technical needs are all considered and supported. You'll find me actively defining and communicating the foundation (world bible), construction (world building), and system interaction (world logic) to create a lasting experience.EXPERTISE▪ Over 25 years of experience developing AAA console and PC games▪ 19 titles, 10 released, 7 engines, 7 platforms, 14 teams, 5 cross co-dev studios ▪ Strong layout, staging, and composition skills for non-linear experiences▪ 1st-Person and 3rd-Person exploration, puzzles, and combat experience▪ Team Lead and Management with creating immersive worlds▪ Experience with methods for systemic and emergent gameplay▪ A persistent drive for effecient pipelines to harbor creativity and scope▪ Well-versed in all phases and stages of productionINTERESTS▪ Lead the creation of inspiring dynamic spaces to host a variety of quests▪ Champion fluid layouts with rewarding exploration and landmarks▪ Create believable ecosystems, biomes, culture, and ambiance▪ Consult with the Creative Director to maintain the project’s vision▪ Collaborate with the Art Director to ensure consistent styles▪ Collaborate with the Design Director to ensure the game experience▪ Assist Producers to plan achievable goals and checkpoints▪ Mentor Content groups to meld metrics, visual language, and identity▪ Research, formalize, and share info relevant to world development▪ Seek player trends and interests to maintain a curious and captivating world▪ Proactive seeding Narrative hooks in the world for future content▪ A desire for multiplatform storytelling social media campaigns

Listed skills include Game Development, Level Design, Game Design, Xbox 360, and 37 others.

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Lightspeed L.A.
Lightspeed L.A.
Lead / Principal / World / Game Designer with 28+ years developing linear and open world story experiences using key production strategies.
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Nathan Cheever work experience

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Principal World Designer

Current

Irvine, California, US

  • ➤ LAST SENTINELDesigned multiple open world city layouts and ecosystems for a futuristic & post-apocalypic Tokyo to balance the needs of its sci-fi city looming over the urban Tokyo experience. Tokyo's gameworld.
  • Designed and prototyped multiple city layouts both futuristic and modern
  • Contributed to creating diverse and thematically rewarding districts
  • Contributed to foundational ambient world systems and features
  • Designed encounter system supporting dynamic factions, story, and return-to memory
  • 3D prototyped multiple neighborhoods and landmarks
Feb 2021 - Present

Principal Level Designer

Los Angeles, CA, US

  • ➤ PALIAWorldbuilding the cozy & rewarding Fantasy Adventure MMO "Palia" for 3rd-Person. Designer behind the foundational layout for the Village Hub "Kilima Valley" and the adventure zone "Bahari Bay." 3D prototyped.
  • Created a new home region
  • Created the first of many adventure regions
  • Helped establish foundational metrics
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

Lead World Designer

2K

Novato, California, US

See Cloud Chamber studio entry for more details.

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Lead World Designer

2K

Novato, California, US

See Hangar 13 studio entry for more details.

Apr 2013 - Sep 2017

Lead World Designer

Montreal, Quebec, CA

  • ➤ Bioshock 4Designed multiple open world city layouts for the next Bioshock game for 1st-Person exploration and combat. 3D prototyped city to meet gameplay scope and narrative needs. 3D prototyped four different.
  • Managed a strike team to prototype new sandbox environments
  • Contributed to foundational sandbox components
  • Helped establish initial content and production methods
  • Spearheaded Content Management Tools for UE4
Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

Lead World Designer

Brighton, GB

➤ BERLIN PROJECTDesigned mulitple open world layouts for Berlin Germany prioritizing landmarks, points-of-interest, and primary roads for condensing into an impressionistic gameworld space. Updated layout to compliment the project's changing direction: 1980s Cold War, grounded post apocalyptic gameplay, then fantastical sci-fi gameplay.

Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

Lead World Designer

Brighton, GB

➤ MAFIA 4Designed and researched open world layout for a 1970s-80s sequel set in the southwestern United States. Incorporated production analytics and tech strengths to maximize ideal playspace scope. (Shelved for Berlin project.)

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

Lead World Designer

Brighton, GB

  • ➤ MAFIA 3Developed a dynamic open world experience in a new version of New Orleans with familiar Landmarks and unique points-of-interest. Roads and pathways lured players to criminal operations churning in 1968's urban.
  • Designed and directed the city layout
  • Created 20+ neighborhood ecologies with routes & landmarks
  • Co-created initial district narratives with Lead Writer
  • Collaborated with Lead Architect for city authenticity
  • Directed and contributed to the Bayou wilderness
Apr 2013 - Feb 2017

Lead World Designer

Madison, Wisconsin, US

➤ (Square Enix Project)Open-world detective game set in a Paris during the 1889 World's Fair. (Publisher shelved all early-stage projects)

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

World Environment Artist

Madison, Wisconsin, US

➤ DEFIANCECollaborated with Trion Worlds to shape large outdoor environments, landmarks, and routes to events for the MMO.

Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

Multiplayer Designer

Madison, Wisconsin, US

➤ BIOSHOCK INFINITECollaborated with Irrational Games to support, design, and build multiplayer environments. Managed three-man strike team remotely. (Multiplayer feature cancelled.)

May 2012 - Aug 2012

Lead Level Designer

Madison, Wisconsin, US

➤ PREY 2Designed and created compelling game locales with incentives to revisit them. 1st-Person exploration, traversal, and combat shooter design. Ensured world continuity and believably within project needs. Maintained asset integrity and performance across all levels. Provided agile team management and adaptive schedules to help 55+ team realize their.

Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

Lead Campaign Designer

Plymouth, MN, US

➤ SIX DAYS IN FALLUJAHDesigned game progression (story, mission, enemy, weapons, and gameplay types) with meaningful, intuitive, and escalating content encompassing real world events. Crafted 3rd-Person combat zones to fit the heavily researched encounters.Directed, mentored, and assisted other designers with level production. Simultaneously managed.

Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

Lead Designer

Plymouth, MN, US

➤ AUTHENTIC ESPIONAGE THRILLER ✦ Lead Designer (unannounced)➤ JUDGMENTAL SHOOTING SIMULATION ✦ Senior Designer (CIA/FBI Training Sim)Interfaced with CIA to adhere to realistic techniques. Researched and maintained unique vision against competitive products. Prototyped new tactical gameplay mechanics using level creation and scripting. Helped create new.

Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

Asst. Lead Level Designer

Propaganda Games

➤ TUROK Crafted high moment-to-moment 1st-Person combat, encounters, and puzzles. Designed, modeled, and maintain inspiring and memorable levels. Scripted AI, missions, and interaction events. Acted as liaison between leads and design team for quality and efficiency.✔ 83% ‒ Gametrailers.com"Turok is undoubtedly the first pleasant surprise of 2008."

Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

Senior Designer

Seattle, WA, US

➤ THE SUFFERING: Ties That Bind➤ THE SUFFERINGCreated bloodcurdling gameplay, horrific encounters, and formidable puzzles. 1st-Person AND 3rd-Person combat shooter, melee, and exploration. Designed, modeled, and maintain inspiring and memorable levels. Scripted AI, missions, and interactive events. Responsible for environment lighting and gameplay.

Jul 2002 - Sep 2005

Lead Multiplayer Designer

Kirkland, WA, US

➤ NO ONE LIVES FOREVER 2Designed a 4-player CO-OP multiplayer mode after prototyping a separate competitive teamplay mode. Amplified single-player encounters with layout and mission scripting. 1st-Person combat and hub-based exploration. Responsible for environment lighting and gameplay mood.✔ 93% ‒ *Editor's Choice* ‒ Gamespot.com"No One Lives Forever 2.

Dec 2001 - Jun 2002

Level Designer

Kirkland, WA, US

➤ ALIENS VS. PREDATOR 2Created tense gameplay, chilling encounters, and rewarding puzzles for 1st-Person. Designed, modeled, and maintain inspiring and memorable levels. Scripted AI, missions, and interactive events. Responsible for environment lighting and gameplay mood.Contributed to prop models and environment textures. Spearheaded post-release.

Nov 1999 - Nov 2001

Lead World Designer

US

➤ MIDDLE EARTH ONLINE ✦ (LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE version 1)Prototyped ways to populate vast landscapes and towns. Integrated world art and building construction sets with existing pieces. Worked with programming to develop flexible, user-friendly tools.Project Canceled (marketing trends overshadowed innovation)

Jul 1999 - Sep 1999

Character Artist

➤ UNREAL 2➤ UNREAL 1: Return to Na PaliCollaborated with Legend Entertainment providing character models, textures, and animation.✔ 80% ‒ "Impressive!" ‒ IGN.com"Return to Na Pali is a worthy pack purchase that all Unreal fans should get."

Jul 1998 - Jun 1999

Designer, Animator, Modeler

➤ WIZARDS & WARRIORS ✦ RPG Designer(aka SWORDS & SORCERY)Designed, modeled, and maintained inspiring and memorable levels. Assisted in designing gameplay, encounters, and puzzle events. Responsible for environment lighting and gameplay mood. Animated, modeled, and textured characters and props. Co-designed UI and related art.✔ 84% ‒ *Editor's Choice* ‒.

Jun 1996 - Jun 1999
5 education records

Nathan Cheever education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts

Atlanta College Of Art

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Computer Graphics

Montgomery College

Film & Video Production

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Graphic Design & Theater

Montana State University-Bozeman

School Of Fine Arts

Winthrop University
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Nathan Cheever has worked for Lightspeed L.A., Singularity 6, 2K, Cloud Chamber, and Hangar 13.

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Nathan Cheever holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts from Atlanta College Of Art.

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Nathan Cheever is listed with skills including Game Development, Level Design, Game Design, Xbox 360, Ps3, Gameplay, Multiplayer, and World Building.

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