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jullian van der merwe

@jullianvandermerwe

Game designer specializing in level design, narrative writing, and player experience.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on level and narrative design within collaborative teams, using Unreal Engine and asset pipelines, offering creative ownership and opportunities for growth.

I am an accomplished game designer focused on level design and narrative writing, with hands-on experience using Unreal Engine and asset management tools. I create immersive levels that prioritize player experience and environmental storytelling.

My background includes collaborative development on commercial and jam projects, practical experience with Perforce, and contributions to titles entered in industry showcases like The Rookies and Steam.

I have commercial retail experience that strengthened my communication, merchandising, and POS administration skills, and I run small self-employed ventures that involved web administration, stock management, and sales.

I am process-driven and technically curious, comfortable writing game design documents, blueprinting logic, and managing assets, while bringing creative problem-solving and a player-first design ethos to every project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ToyBoxTitans Inc logoTI

Game Designer

ToyBoxTitans Inc

Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)

Designed levels and authored narrative content including character and world building; collaborated with team using Perforce and Unreal Engine to deliver a title entered into The Rookies and released on Steam.

SH

Co-owner / Web Administrator

Shroomporium

Feb 2021 - Oct 2021 (8 months)

Managed stock, performed administrative tasks and built and maintained the company website to support online and in-person sales.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CS

CG Spectrum

Certification, Game Design

2022 - 2023

Completed a Game Design certification focusing on Unreal Engine projects, game design documents, blueprinting, level design, and asset management.

JA

Jacaranda Academy

Matric Diploma, General Secondary Education

2015 - 2015

Completed Matric Diploma with subjects including Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Geography and Hospitality.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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