Ian Clayman Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

I'm leading design and development on exciting new tabletop and digital games. I also act as a back-end specialist, collaborating with other game designers on our team to refine and elevate projects using data-driven methodology and creating internal development tools and rapid digital prototypes.I'm a big proponent of player-centric design, focusing on accessible gameplay that lets players express themselves.Lead Designer on A Little Wordy and Danger Danger. Lead Developer on Throw Throw Avocado and Block Block Burrito.

Available for web development, game design and graphic design work on a freelance, commission basis. Experience includes designing logos, websites, screen printed graphics, posters, event invitations, etc. Projects frequently involve use of Adobe Creative Suite software including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, along with photography and other mixed media elements.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created digital multiplayer timer in Unity for rapid prototyping of in-development tabletop game with a core time mechanic scheduled for a 2020 release. Work used to refine specifications of mechanical timer to ship with final game, and to assist in game development and playtesting. Participated in design of casual card game scheduled for 2019 release, contributing to card concepts, first draft art and gameplay balance. Assisted in independent designer research and outreach for meetings at GenCon ‘19 and Essen Spiel ‘19.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created and implemented game objects and mechanics for an as-yet unannounced title built in Unity. Proposed gameplay features to UI/UX and ARM (Acquisition, Retention and Monetization) designers and collaborated on wireframing process. Supported creation and maintenance of Confluence pages and Jira support tickets, focusing on promotion of game elements through the development pipeline and bug tracking.Was present during company's acquisition by Niantic, Inc. and participated in relevant activities and events.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for cataloging and indexing investment-grade comic book and pulp magazine inventory for commissions, conventions and online auctions. Developed a more efficient system for inventory control.

633 3Rd Ave, New York, Ny

Content generation and management for OneMSK intranet platform. Responsibilities included creating graphics for intranet webpages and social posts, and building webpage wireframes, and redesigning the Help & Feedback section of OneMSK.

Managed group of 14-16 year old wait staff during mealtime service, as well as associated preparation and clean up, six days a week. Acted as a mentor, adviser and leader outside of meals in cases such as organizing group activities, settling bunk disputes and teaching athletic skills related to sports and physical fitness.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Games And Emerging Media

Activities and Societies: Fencing Club, MCTVGraduated Dec. 2019 Magna Cum Laude

Digital Media Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Kappa, Penn Boxing ClubMajored in Digital Media Design, a program focused on marrying computer science.