Chris Trudeau
Game Designer
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Game Designer with over six years of experience and three published games in Hyper Casual. Over 40 million downloads on mobile and more than 35 prototypes created, all with varying gameplay and mechanics. Worked with two publishers over the three published games; the latest game was Monster Evolution, with 20+ million downloads. Worked closely with a project manager at Homa Games, managing timelines, critical bug fixes, marketing team requests, updates and more to ensure our latest game was a financial success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Game Designer
BT Studios - Owner/Self Employed
Mississauga, ON
10.2017 - Current
- Developed 2D and 3D games for mobile platforms using Unity.
- Responsible for creating/designing new prototypes tested live with real players
- Created 3D models, textures, animations and other assets for multiple games.
- Developed and implemented game levels with in-game mechanics.
- Worked closely with Project Managers at Homa and Voodoo
- Used debugging techniques to identify issues with computer code and resolve errors.
- Maintained and troubleshot game performance and system issues to enhance performance.
- Optimized mobile platform game performance and loading times to enhance user experience.
- Mentored newly hired and junior developers in office and departmental policies and procedures.
- Designed and implemented gameplay mechanics and interactive elements for multiple games/prototypes
- Collaborated with artists and programmers to ensure quality product delivery.
- Used professional design tools to create characters, levels, vehicles, layouts and unique elements.
- Executed optimization techniques in Unity to increase frame rate and reduce build sizes for Android and iOS
Graphic Designer - Intern to Part Time
Australia For Dolophins
Melbourne, Victoria
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, t-shirts and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as image sizes and font selection.
Black & White Artist
Self Employed Web
Toronto, Ontario
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Created custom drawings and paintings using charcoal on high-quality paper.
- Sold original pet portraits to people all over.
- Made use of materials such as ink, watercolours, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces for customers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Finish Carpenter
Renovators Of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine the dimensions and materials required.
- Collaborated with other carpenters, journeymen and supervisors to complete projects.
Lead Carpenter
Manitou Cottage Services
Georgian Bay, Ontario
06.2001 - 04.2010
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
Education
Certificate - Graphic Design Certificate
Humber College
Toronto, ON 01.2014 - 12.2014
Skills
Game Design
undefinedTimeline
Lead Game Designer
BT Studios - Owner/Self Employed
10.2017 - Current
Graphic Designer - Intern to Part Time
Australia For Dolophins
06.2015 - 06.2017
Certificate - Graphic Design Certificate
Humber College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Finish Carpenter
Renovators Of Canada
03.2010 - 07.2013
Black & White Artist
Self Employed Web
01.2010 - 12.2016
Lead Carpenter
Manitou Cottage Services
06.2001 - 04.2010
Hobbies
Gamer
- I'm an avid console gamer (PS5) who spends more time analyzing games I'm playing than just turning off and enjoying the title.
- Favorite titles: God of War (2018), GOW Ragnarok, Death Stranding, Uncharted Series
Hobbies
I'm an avid console gamer (PS5) who spends more time analyzing games I'm playing than just turning off and enjoying the title.
Hobbies
I'm an avid console gamer (PS5) who spends more time analyzing games I'm playing than just turning off and enjoying the title.
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