I graduated from Vancouver Film School in Video Game Design in December 2022, and additionally graduated from the Writing for Film, Television and Games program, also at VFS, in April 2024. My most recent work in the game industry has been a short-term contract as a playtester. I am currently seeking opportunities in quality assurance work in the industry.In my spare time, I am also passionate about narrative design - working to promote environmental storytelling in games, build worlds and craft engaging character backstories. Also in my spare time, I enjoy writing, playing video games and board games, and completing DIY craft projects.For any questions, please feel free to contact me at j.ingram21@hotmail.comVisit my portfolio website here: https://www.jjingram.net/To see my VFX work, including assets I created as a VFX artist for my team's final project in Game Design, Iron Casket, you can visit my ArtStation page here: https://www.artstation.com/ingrammeterAlso don't forget to check out the game itself - Iron Casket - here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN4FDKo43Hw
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Asset Management SpecialistTeksystems Jul 2024 - Aug 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaContracted for a fixed term of three weeks to conduct a comprehensive audit of assets at EA Vancouver, both at Burnaby Campus and at 1077 Great Northern Way. Worked in IT department at Burnaby campus; went from desk to desk scanning assets including (but not limited to) desktop towers, laptops, monitors, TVs, consoles, console development kits, power distribution units and audio equipment. In collaboration with fellow team members and supervisors, kept a detailed spreadsheet documenting every asset and all available information on these assets. Coordinated individual areas of audit work on each floor, referring to and updating a collection of maps.Also involved in storing and moving equipment, carefully removing component parts on selected devices, and returning them to IT department for future use in other devices. -
PlaytesterTeksystems Jun 2024 - Jul 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPlaytester at EA Vancouver in a group of 20 participants conducting a two-week playtest of an unreleased AAA title. Assessed, completed daily surveys and made detailed commentary notes on various aspects of the game.
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WriterVancouver Film School May 2023 - Apr 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaStudied Writing for Film, Television and GamesSpecialized in Writing for GamesMain focus was on mastering narrative design principles, creating effective environmental storytelling, writing character bios, worldbuilding, designing quests / missions, and creating the rules of the worlds I designed.Also volunteered in mentoring students from the Game Design campus in workshopping their interactive narrative projects -
Vfx ArtistVancouver Film School Jul 2022 - Dec 2022Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaI was the visual effects (VFX) artist for my team's final student project, Iron Casket, which is a third-person shooter game where the player assumes the role of a giant mech robot who uses the weapons in their arsenal to advance through a city, defeat enemy mechs and complete certain objectives. I create a variety of visual effects, including explosions, bullet traces, muzzle flashes, various weapon impacts, and an array of environmental VFX. My job also includes optimization of my VFX to facilitate workflow and maintain a frame budget that is compatible with the dimensions of our game, reference-gathering to help me create assets that fit into the game's art style, and communicating with my teammates about what assistance I need from them and vice-versa.
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Environment ArtistVancouver Film School May 2022 - Jul 2022Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaEnvironment artist on a five-person team developing a 2.5D side-scrolling platformer game, Buster and Kit, a game where the player interchangeably controls a giant red panda named Buster, his smaller companion, a lemur named Kit, or both of them together. The player navigates a series of obstacles to reach the end of the level.Modelled, textured and UV unwrapped environmental art, including trees, rocks and clouds.
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Ophthalmic TechnicianDr. Wes J. Ingram Inc. Aug 2009 - Oct 2021Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaI took fundus (optical) photographs, conducted vision field (HVF) and computer tomography (OCT) tests, administered colour vision tests and graphed their results, reviewed patient charts to determine necessary tests, and completed billing for tests. I trained employees in fundus, OCT, HVF and colour tests. I also measured lenses and IOL for cataract assessment and vision field testing.
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Legal AssistantDoak Shirreff Lawyers Llp Jun 2021 - Jul 2021Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaWorked primarily in the area of personal injury (MVA matters). Also involved in general litigation and foreclosure matters. Drafted and filed court documents; communicated with court registries, clients, lawyers, opposing counsel and third parties. Drafted and sent requests to doctors, therapists and clients’ employers for initial and updated clinical and employment records; sent follow-up requests. Updated medical, accident and wage indexes. Managed documents for review and production in litigation. Prepared and drafted documents for independent medical examinations and examinations for discovery, communicated with clients and opposing counsel regarding the same. Maintained a bring forward system; diarized tasks, deadlines and communication. Docketed time spent on files; prepared matter drafts and invoices and letters enclosing accounts as per lawyers’ instructions, sent same to clients. -
Practicum StudentFarris Llp Apr 2021 - Jun 2021Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaWorked in the litigation department under the supervision of two legal assistants, primarily in the areas of family law and employment law. Also involved in solicitor’s work including reporting letters for intellectual property matters and handling of corporate records. Drafted and filed court documents; drafted correspondence to clients, lawyers and opposing counsel. Organized and assembled chambers application records, books of authorities, lists of documents and pleadings binders. Scanned, organized and faxed documents. Pulled cases from legal research databases for reference in books of authorities. Conducted research of case law and statutes in support of ongoing cases. Reviewed and revised invoices as per lawyers’ instructions. -
ParalegalCurrently Seeking New Role Dec 2019 - Apr 2021Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaI am skilled in legal research, client management and drafting of documentation in a range of areas of law, including civil litigation, criminal defence and prosecution, wills and estates, family law, corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, real estate and conveyancing, credit, collection procedures and bankruptcy, Aboriginal law and administrative law. -
Junior Policy AnalystSeeking New Opportunity Apr 2018 - Dec 2019Alberta, CanadaI am currently looking for my next opportunity to effect positive change within an organization, delivering bottom-line results with creative problem solving and a desire to thrive in a challenging setting.
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Research And Teaching AssistantUniversity Of Alberta 2017 - 2018Edmonton, Alberta, Canada☑ Facilitated various domestic and international political topics, assessed student needs, answered inquiries and led in-class discussions. ☑ Provided on-going mentorship to students and supported with the grading of assignments and tests and the development of feedback reviews☑ Steered quantitative and qualitative research to develop research articles and update publications on Canadian and global politics. ☑ Administered topics that reviewed global economic, cultural and geopolitical policy impacts.
James Ingram Education Details
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Political Science And Government
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Trinity College LondonSpeech And Drama
Frequently Asked Questions about James Ingram
What is James Ingram's role at the current company?
James Ingram's current role is Game Designer | Quality Assurance | Narrative Design | Environmental Storytelling | Unreal | RPG and Horror Game Creator | VFX Artist | Writer | Actor.
What schools did James Ingram attend?
James Ingram attended Vancouver Film School, Sprott Shaw College, University Of Alberta, The University Of British Columbia, The University Of British Columbia, Trinity College London.
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