SIMONCURTIS GAMEDESIGN
Game Design Portfolio
Simon Smith
Game Designer
Game designer with a specialty in level design, systems and gameplay programming. My familiarity with Unity and C# allow me to create prototypes very fast. I have some basic skills in illustration which lends itself to communicating ideas to other designers, programmers and artists. I have experience creating wireframes, system descriptions, diagrams and design docs to provide as many opportunities for clarity as possible.
Life Outside of Game Development
I've worked as a barista for 5+ years as well, so I pride myself on my customer service, communication and ability to get along with people. I love playing games, talking about games, and most of all working on them. Outside of gaming, I love to walk, binge watch documentaries, play with my cat, play tennis, go fishing and looking at fashion.
My favorite games in terms of hours played are:
Fallout New Vegas, League of Legends, Starcraft 2's Desert Strike, Dark souls and Risk of Rain 2.
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Skills:
Game Design, Systems Design, Rapid Prototyping, Level Design, C#, Blueprints,
Communication, Alternative Controllers, Conducting playtests,
Customer Service, Conflict resolution
Work Experience
Programming Intern
Coin Crew Games
Jan 2021- April 2021
Lead Developer
Abandonware
Sep 2021 - Current
Peer Coach (Game Design)
Art Center
Jan 2021 - Current
Game Jam Organizer
Art Center (Seasonal)
Sept 2020- Oct 2020
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Organized Art Center's first independent game jam
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Answer questions
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Address student/faculty concerns
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Programmed aim assist for the game
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Compiled, researched and documented aim assists from other games known for useful aim assist.
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Programmed Journal functionality for the game.
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Tutor students struggling with programming
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Tutor students struggling with level design
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Provide emotional support/encouragement
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Tutoring time management
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Collaborated on a team of 7 to create three games that all interface with each other to create a cohesive, themed entertainment experience.
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Developed core systems for each of the games.
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Designed 2 out of 3 of the games and co-designed the third game.
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Designed & programmed Integration amongst 3 core games.
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Created VFX & handled sound integration, balancing & reformatting.
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Organized playtesting sessions & collected user feedback