Tim Sparks Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

United States

Working on Mystic Kingdoms. A cross-platform, team-based arena battler gameResponsibilities: Game Design Level Design NPC/Character Design Encounter Design Asset Design VFX Design (Guidelines) Mode Design Writing Game Design Documentation, Style Guides/Game Bibles for above

Worldwide

Working on Mystic Kingdoms. A cross-platform, team-based arena battler gameResponsibilities: Creating levels from paper design to blockout. Testing and iterating maps. Maintaining level systems such as vision, navigation, decals, and lighting. Creating and testing gameplay actors (NPCs, pickups, etc.). Collaborating with game and narrative design to align with overarching world-building. Collaborating with environmental art to maintain fluid gameplay while polishing the look of the overall level. Collaborating with engineers to find streamlined solutions to the level development process. Creating and testing PvP and PvE maps to aid in the development of new game modes and types.

"Tim's community efforts in teaching level design for all is outstanding! I ran across one of Tim's posts in passing here on LinkedIn and immediately gave a follow! His knowledge and ability to break down Level Design into understandable chunks for others to learn is great. As a self taught UGC developer I have struggled to find great articles and learning material on the best practice and flow for a variety of game styles. Tim's knowledge covers a wide range of gameplay and modes! Whether it be his informational posts or his personal portfolio pieces, I have been greatly inspired by his works!"

Remote

Worked on GRAVEN https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371690/GRAVEN/Created Levels for FPS/Action RPGExpanded mini-open world gameplay areas, designed layouts, encounters, and placed blueprint actors (enemies, traps, quest items). Enhanced existing levels from the team.Assisted in Pre-production design of an unannounced AAA game with Unreal Engine 5

United States

Worked on ARCADEGEDDONhttps://www.arcadegeddon.com/Created Levels for TPS/Roguelikecrafted layouts and third-person combat spaces for single-player, co-op and PvP, built levels with modular art assets in-engine collaborated with environmental artists for iterative refinement until release.

Austin, Texas, United States

Created 3d Levels for Action-Adventure GamesMentored New Interns

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Streamlined network and web application penetration testing to meet performance goals while working with other consultants and technical specialists.Simulated sophisticated cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities for high-profile global clients including some of the world’s largest cloud service providers, gaining mastery with related platforms.Expanded professional expertise across cutting-edge penetration testing methodologies.Acted as the primary liaison in reporting findings to key stakeholders.Offered unique, well-received recommendations for security improvements and vulnerability remediation, including input on reducing mean-time-to-detect and mitigate.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Streamlined network and web application penetration testing to meet performance goals while working with other consultants and technical specialists.Simulated sophisticated cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities for high-profile global clients including some of the world’s largest cloud service providers, gaining mastery with related platforms.Expanded professional expertise across cutting-edge penetration testing methodologies.Acted as the primary liaison in reporting findings to key stakeholders.Offered unique, well-received recommendations for security improvements and vulnerability remediation, including input on reducing mean-time-to-detect and mitigate.

Austin, Texas, United States

Technical Support Management - Support Engineers Supervision - Take-Two Interactive Studios - 2K Games - Rockstar Games - Bioshock Infinite - NBA 2K - Grand Theft Auto 5 (Online) - Max Payne 3 - Bug Report Creation - Customer Complaint Trends - In-Depth Performance Reports - Mentorship - Complex Issue Resolution - Simple Problem Solving

Certification, Level Design

Full Stack Web Development