Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio

Design Director

Rovio Entertainment Corporation

Ubisoft RedLynx

Worked as the Studio Mobile Creative Director overseeing all efforts on mobile platforms. 

Worked directly with South Park Phone Destroyer, to extend the life of the game and increase player engagement/retention through events and social interactions. 

Managed Design Department with direct reports. 

Set the Vision and direction for the Design Department.
Managed all Prototype efforts.

Worked closely with HQ to ensure expectations were clear and goals were reached.

Creative Director - Mobile

Sharkbite Games, Inc.

Creative Director

Big Fish Games

Senior Producer

Gameloft

Worked building the studio from the ground up, hiring key team members. 

Led early game concepts and pitches for HQ. 

Led building prototype types for submissions to HQ.

Studio was one of many closures as part of Gameloft’s downsizing needs.

Creative Director (Free To Play)

Electronic Arts

• Studio long-term creative vision holder
• Game design and pitches to higher execs
• Leadership in design education, philosophy, creative process, events, and mentoring
• Reviewed all GDD’s, steer Vision, set Priorities and Backlog,  Problem-solving and Messaging for all internal games
• Worked closely with upper leadership team to ensure product alignment of company goals.

Studio Creative Director (Free To Play)

Microsoft

• Design Director for all things “Age of Empires”
• Oversaw several “Age of Empire” SKUs, both internal and external (Mobile, Tablet, Next Gen, PC)
• High level design concepts on initial game features and requirements (including pillars and core audience) for all “Age of Empire” SKUs.
• Requested to work closely with Gas Powered Games on “Age of Empires Online” to make major adjustments on the game to support the correct business model as well as the overall player experience
• Help build a 5-10 year plan for “Age of Empires”, focusing on the strengths of the franchise, as well as expanding it to new genres
• Interim Lead Designer for an unannounced internal mobile game

Design Director (Free To Play)

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Industry consultant for their design curriculum on practical industry trends and skills.

PAC Member

Warner Brothers Games - Monolith Productions

• Design Director for “Guardians of Middle Earth” and multiple internal titles.
• Vision Holder and Presenter of the game to WB execs and the team. Generate game development documentation tailored to the customers internally and externally.
• Drive game vision and requirements into the Design team.  Facilitate communications of Design requirements to other disciplines and departments. Ensure clear and concise design requirements, goals and any dependent features throughout the game.
• Built, managed and mentored a team of up to 14 Designers, including direct reports, performance reviews, career development and resolving personality conflicts.
• Managed Design teams for multiple AAA titles.
• Built engine and core game features that served as a strong foundation for the studio therefore enabled its ability to develop games in several genres.
• Work closely with Marketing, PR and Community teams to help shape messages, game demos, create promotional videos, and give guidance on value propositions and marketing positions.
• Create a game that meets and pushes Player Engagement, focused on needs, satisfaction, and relatedness.
• Work with external devs on mobile companion game and app. Operate in a consulting capacity to ensure the external team was able to hit dates and be successful in the launch of their title.
• Member of Extended Leadership (WB Seattle Counsel).
• Member of the Due Diligence Team to evaluate outside teams and companies.

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