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FREAKINGREX Jesse

@freakingrexjesse

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Aspiring game designer with expertise in project leadership and production.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can lead projects and innovate in game design.

I am a dedicated game designer currently pursuing my Master of Science in Game Design at Full Sail University, where I maintain a perfect GPA of 4.00. My academic journey has been marked by my role as project lead for Galactic Squirrel Studios, where I successfully guided a team of ten artists, programmers, and designers in creating a comprehensive game from concept to completion. This experience has honed my skills in production, game design documentation, and effective team communication.

Prior to my current studies, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Game Design from Full Sail University, which laid the foundation for my career in the gaming industry. My professional experience includes working as a Designer at Electronic Arts, where I developed web-based tool designs that significantly improved workflow efficiency. Additionally, I have contributed to level design and weapon creation at FRAK Studios, showcasing my ability to balance creativity with adherence to core design principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Project Lead

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Galactic Squirrel Studios

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Leading a team to create a game from concept to completion, managing tasks, timelines, and team communication while ensuring adherence to the core vision.

Game Design Team Leadership Task Management Communication Unreal Engine 5 Documentation Production Creative Direction

Weapon/Level Designer

FRAK Studios

May 2024 - Aug 2023 (-1 years 3 months)

Designed custom weapons and levels, collaborating with team members to implement feedback and adhere to design pillars while documenting work thoroughly.

Design Team Collaboration Feedback Documentation Game Design Communication Unreal Engine 5

Experience Designer

Electronic Arts

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)

Developed web-based tool designs to enhance workflow efficiency, collaborating with designers to identify pain points and improve productivity.

Workflow Optimization Communication Team Collaboration Productivity Jira Design

QA Tester

Activision

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019 (6 months)

Conducted functionality tests to evaluate and improve game flow, providing timely feedback on design choices using tools like Jira and Perforce.

QA Testing Functional Testing Feedback Jira Game Design Documentation Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Full Sail University

Master of Science, Game Design

2024 - 2024

Grade: 4.00

Focused on production, full game design, and documentation. Project lead for Galactic Squirrel Studios and recipient of the Advanced Achievement Award.