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Guangzhou, Guangdong, Cn

Performing classic Level Design responsibilities in a Triple-AAA studio environment. Working in Unreal Engine 5.- Creating visionary new level design layouts for high-caliber intellectual properties.- Articulating complex 3D game-environment concepts into detailed 2D blueprint layout presentations involving interdisciplinary teams.- Responsible for conducting regular competition-analysis research that generates new avenues of engaging design methodologies.

San Mateo , Ca, Us

Tools used:- Unreal Engine 5- Maya- Adobe Illustrator- JIRA Tasks:- Design, create, and iterate Points of Interest in a large-scale Multiplayer shooter map.- Polish Level layouts around the map to ensure smooth and combat-focused moment-to-moment gameplay.- Regularly conduct in-depth and deep-tissue Game Design analysis, with a specialization in focused feedback.- Work alongside external development partners to ensure designed locations meet internal quality expectations.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Designed and developed digital spaces for Call of Duty multiplayer experiences. Specialties designing 2D level layouts in Illustrator, working through 3D engine blockouts and iteration pipelines, with a keen focus on the moment to moment gameplay flow and player decision making that most affect the actual player experience.Intern Manager for the 2022 Treyarch Level Design internship program. (Interns under my care were ultimately hired by the end of the program for full-time positions).

Los Angeles, California, Us

Currently working on unannounced projectsPassionately working to design and realize compelling digital spaces that facilitate and elevate the core gameplay experience in triple-A video games.- Designed and implemented the Season 6 Warzone level updates to the Downtown and Stadium locations within Verdansk 84. I created the original top-down design blueprint sheets for the level design gameplay changes for Downtown and Stadium POI's, and then worked with a diverse team across multiple studios and over several months to deliver our content on schedule and into player's hands.- On Call of Duty: Black Ops: COLD WAR, I designed and implemented multiple areas for primary combat engagements in the Fireteam maps RUKA, Alpine, Golova, Duga, and Sanatorium.- Performed various map-closing tasks such as final detailing, continuous map maintenance, bug fixes, coordination with game design teams, and overall polish.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Learned the various fundamentals and details of what it means to do Level Design at Treyarch on award winning Call of Duty titles.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Worked with the Multiplayer Map production team on Black Ops 4, some of my responsibilities include:- Performing lite level review on each map, ensuring the map has properly setup:o Kill triggerso Out of boundso Player clip and various collisionso AI Nav Mesh- Support performance reports/reviewso Generate high-level reports of the worst offending areaso Give details on map streamer to assist in identifying streaming problemso Generate occlusion galleries that identify occlusion holes and weaker areaso Generate lighting reports to identify most costly areaso Track map performance over time - MP Map Playtestso Assist in tracking down specific issues encountered in playtests (repro against and generate bugs in JIRA)- Build Techo Test against specific build tech and repro against issues/assist in driving tasks with Production- Task Managemento Performance task supporto Art Request support

Los Angeles, California, Us

Worked on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4Responsibilities include:-Perform and manage automation RAT testing systems for all major game mode features.-Create, track, and manage bug reports through JIRA database.-Analyze and provide detailed feedback to multiple departments on core issues and game performance.-Provide direct testing support as needed to Production and Design teams.Work daily in JIRA, Perforce, and Microsoft Office

Santa Monica, California, Us

Worked on Call of Duty: World War IIResponsibilities include:- Finding and writing bug reports for issues found while Direct ad-hoc testing- Executing and writing detailed test sweep cases for specific areas and features of the game- Work closely with a team of QA testers and leads to coordinate with Developers goalsWork daily in Jira, DevTrack, and Microsoft Office

Worked to ensure the rough edges of the game were smoothed out before releasing the Aven Colony beta to the public. I was put in charge of developing the Hyla's Crescent campaign mission, in which I wrote the narrative text for each objective, designed the mission's progression using Unreal Blueprints, and conducted play-tests to validate my design concepts. Working closely alongside programmers and art leads, it was my responsibility to implement art and audio assets, solidify and polish gameplay systems in engine, and guarantee each facet of the core experience met suitable standards. All of my work was done in Unreal Engine, Maya, and Audacity, all organized through Perforce.