Dynamic Lead Game Designer with extensive experience at Ubisoft, specializing in gameplay feature design that boosts player engagement and retention. Proficient in Unreal Engine and skilled in effective communication, I excel in collaborative environments, driving innovative game worlds and narratives from concept to production. Passionate about optimizing performance and enhancing player experiences.
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SHANE BOUCHER
Chicoutimi,Canada
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
UbisoftSaguenay, Canada
Lead Game Designer
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Contributed to the development of a AAA multiplayer video game
- Designed gameplay features with a strong emphasis on enhancing Player Reward, Retention, and Engagement.
- Coordinated delivery of feature content and schedule closely with leads in Annecy France and Montreal.
Drop of Water EntertainmentLondon, United Kingdom
Game Designer / Level Designer /Creative Producer
05.2001 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Led in-house design of game worlds, narratives, and gameplay style
- Collaborated closely with directors, designers, and artists to ensure seamless integration of ideas from story development to final production
- Creating game features, production schedules, and setting milestones.
Education
The Art Institute of California Los AngelesSanta Monica, CA
Associates of Science in Animation/Interactive Media
University Overview
Gnomon School of Visual EffectsHollywood, CA
3D Animation/Modeling in Maya
University Overview
Skills
- Expertise in story and level design
- Game design and development
- Rapid prototype creation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Unreal Engine and Maya
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Issue resolution and validation
- Project Documentation
- Understanding of industry best practices
- UX implementation
- Performance Optimization
- Scrum Framework
- Creative art direction
- Advanced technical capabilities
- Skilled in various programming languages
- Version control systems
- Content production software
Availability
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Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Japanese
Limited
Quote
Fall seven times and stand up eight.
Timeline
Lead Game Designer
Ubisoft
04.2023 - Current
Game Designer / Level Designer /Creative Producer
Drop of Water Entertainment
05.2001 - 04.2023
The Art Institute of California Los Angeles
Associates of Science in Animation/Interactive Media
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
3D Animation/Modeling in Maya
Current AAA Game Work
Current AAA Game Work
- Project U - AAA - PVEVP - Cancelled right before release.
- Rainbow Six Siege - Lead Game Designer
- Rainbow Six X - Lead Game Designer
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