UI/UX design and implementation, 2D/3D art asset creation for video games- Creation of 2D art assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects- Creation of animations, effects, and layouts using Unity- Implementation of UI, animations, and effects using Unity, in-house middleware, and C# scripts- Auto-layout implementation for different screen sizes- 3D lighting and material creation and adjustments- Creation and verification of English translations

A small software company in Kyoto that mostly does outsourcing.• Created dozens of internal and client-facing interactive wireframes and mockups for apps and games• Designed gameplay and UI for an AR language game for Niantic Lightship Global Jam• Expanded designs for augmented reality (AR) business cards and created new assets and animations to showcase staff• Optimized art pipelines to speed up asset production• Created a wide variety of 2D and 3D art assets for both… Show more A small software company in Kyoto that mostly does outsourcing.• Created dozens of internal and client-facing interactive wireframes and mockups for apps and games• Designed gameplay and UI for an AR language game for Niantic Lightship Global Jam• Expanded designs for augmented reality (AR) business cards and created new assets and animations to showcase staff• Optimized art pipelines to speed up asset production• Created a wide variety of 2D and 3D art assets for both internal and client projects• Recruited and assisted with on-boarding new employees to our team Show less

Staff writer for Honey's Anime, a website for Japanese anime, game, and pop culture enthusiasts. (Remote)• Authored 180+ articles on Japanese pop culture that consistently were in the weekly Top 10• Contributed to new article templates and website content roadmap planning with my team• Assisted in testing article formats, data collection, and SEO optimization

Developed, promoted, and released Super Slime Arena for PC and Nintendo Switch.• Led cross-functional teams to complete a full game dev cycle from concept to release• Collaboratively designed and balanced 32 characters, 12 stages, and 5 gameplay modes• Overcame design and technical challenges to allow unlimited players and gamepad types• Exhibited at dozens of conventions and events across U.S.A. and Japan• Created organized documents for bugs, feature requests, audio… Show more Developed, promoted, and released Super Slime Arena for PC and Nintendo Switch.• Led cross-functional teams to complete a full game dev cycle from concept to release• Collaboratively designed and balanced 32 characters, 12 stages, and 5 gameplay modes• Overcame design and technical challenges to allow unlimited players and gamepad types• Exhibited at dozens of conventions and events across U.S.A. and Japan• Created organized documents for bugs, feature requests, audio direction, etc.• Collected data through extensive playtesting to improve balance and inform new features• Facilitated communication between core development team, contractors, and publisherAwards & Selections: Tokyo Game Show 2019 Selection | Dreamhack Atlanta 2018 - Best Multiplayer | BitSummit Kyoto Vol. 6 Selection | Indie Megabooth Selection at GDC 2017, PAX West 2017, PAX East 2018 | Boston Festival of Indie Games 2017 - Best Multiplayer | GamePedia - PAX Pick 2017 | Otakon 2017 - Fan's Choice Award | Play NYC Official Selection Show less

• Redesigned in-game tutorial with improved navigation, text, and animations• Revamped art assets with new background graphics, UI, and effects

• Worked with the lead designer to develop the design style of the company's sports training products• Designed and refined dozens of UIs, mainly in-game HUDs and data visualizations• Extensively A/B split tested designs with external teams and hundreds of users• Helped develop game designs and mockups for new games targeting other sports

• Worked with professors on two National Science Foundation-funded educational games• Helped develop game designs to teach computer algorithms and aquaculture balancing• Assisted with testing game prototypes with users in an academic setting• Created all visual assets for these games such as character designs, UIs, animations, etc.

• Designed a wide variety of print media such as magazine ads, billboards, and packaging• Created a pipeline for web animations and guides for future employees to use• Worked with iRobot STEM to help design learning activities and their supporting graphics

• Maintained Facebook, Twitter, Shutterfly, and an events website for Northeastern Advancement• Created content for events website and helped organize events