Jack Murrell Email & Phone Number

Manchester, Gb

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

-Game Design & Development: Conceptualizing, designing, and developing original games from the ground up.-Project Management: Overseeing all aspects of game production, from initial concept to final release.-Business Strategy: Developing business plans, setting long-term goals, and managing the financial aspects of a solo venture.-Marketing & Branding: Creating marketing strategies to build the company’s brand and promote games across multiple platforms.-Creative Direction: Leading the vision for gameplay, narrative, and art direction.-Sales & Distribution: Handling product launches, platform selection, and managing sales channels like itch.io or Steam.Public Relations: Building industry connections and engaging with players through social media and public events.Customer Support: Managing player feedback, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction post-launch.

United Kingdom

-Engage with the future generation of games talent by sharing knowledge and experience.-Inspire students and career seekers through career talks and workshops.-Collaborate with UK educational institutions to host activities that boost career prospects in the games industry.-Advocate for increased representation from underrepresented backgrounds in the games industry.-Promote diversity and inclusion in all activities and initiatives.-Provide meaningful guidance and mentorship to students and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the games industry.-Participate in career talks, game jams, employability days, and other events that inspire students to explore careers in the games sector.

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

My responsibilities include:-Contribute towards a high-quality pre-entry and initial assessment process to ensure that learners' needs are met.-Ensure the provision of high-quality pastoral and supportive care of students as part of the whole learner journey.-Ensure the provision of highly effective guidance to students to assist them through their programme and in their progression onto a positive destination, for example, higher learning or employment.-Oversee the needs and positive progress of all students with an EHCP or ALS need enrolled on a course/ programme for which you are responsible.-Work effectively within teams responsible for devising, reviewing, and maintaining effective management of study programmes, and contribute towards sharing of good practice.-Ensure quality files and course/programme team information on platforms such as SharePoint are appropriate, support the team, reduce workload, facilitate great teamwork, and sharing of practice. This includes ensuring schemes of learning/lesson planning are in line with college policy and expected practice.-Celebrate and promote staff and student success within the college to support the college's culture for valuing people and recognizing excellence.

-Reviewed student materials to provide initial feedback and support for their game design projects.-Offered guidance and insights into industry standards and expectations to aspiring game designers.-Engaged with the Grads in Games community, enhancing my understanding of mentoring and educational processes in the gaming industry.

Darlington College

-Instructed students in game design principles and methodologies, focusing on Unreal Engine 5 blueprints.-Facilitated hands-on workshops to enhance technical skills and design expertise.-Integrated current industry trends and emerging technologies into the curriculum.-Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum content and maintain alignment with industry standards.-Created detailed lesson plans and assignments centered on game mechanics, level design, and narrative development.-Supervised the development of student game prototypes, offering feedback on design and functionality.

-Collaborated with studio heads to create engaging posts for various social media platforms.-Organized potential opportunities for studio growth through proactive meetings with staff and industry members.-Monitored and analyzed social media analytics to drive content strategy.-Identified and tapped into new social media trends and platforms, leading digital marketing strategies.

United Kingdom

I worked with Tanglewood Games in person and remotely as well as Third Kind Games fully remotely. Below are some of my duties:-Collaborated on an undisclosed project with dozens of designers to iterate upon various game mechanics.-Worked with the design team to create innovative game mode ideas.-Participated in multiple weekly playtesting sessions, providing feedback and in-game footage to the company.-Attended regular meetings discussing critical industry aspects, receiving and incorporating advice on ongoing work.-Implemented engine changes on Perforce to test new systems on behalf of the design team.-Developed comprehensive game design documentation for clients, collaborating with team members and integrating feedback from senior staff.

Teesside, England, United Kingdom

After my internship I became a freelance games designer currently based at Omniplay Games in Middlesbrough!

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

I am currently working at a studio in Middlesbrough on two IPs.

I tutor students either in groups or in one to one sessions on various different subjects.

Redcar And Cleveland, England, United Kingdom

I tutored secondary school students in English and Mathematics online, ranging from year seven to year eleven.

Teesside University

Teesside

I started to care for my disabled wife when the coronavirus pandemic hit. We were uncomfortable with outsiders coming and going so I took over full time. Recently we were both vaccinated, so I am now looking for work again. During my time as a full time carer I consistently worked under pressure and I kept well organised in order to flourish.

Redcar And Cleveland, England, United Kingdom

I worked in the SCITT for Redcar and Cleveland, teaching and learning in schools as well as outside of them until I achieved my newly qualified teacher status this year.

Middlesbrough

Master'S Degree, Games Design, Merit

I came from a teaching program and in six months successfully transitioned into, and completed a Games Design master's degree with the use.

Bachelors, English And Creative Writing