Justin Benjamin: Content Design - UX Design - Game Design

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Justin Benjamin

Content Design | UX Design | Game Design

8501 Willows Road #B211


Redmond WA 98052
425-591-4618
[email protected]
justinbenjamin.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE
To create engaging game content through delivery of powerful interactive experiences.
DESIGN SKILLS
Level Design:

Tutorials, Encounters and Scripting for 20+ Game Projects

Rapid Prototyping:

Digital and Paper Prototyping, Rapid UX Design

Scripting Languages:

Kismet, GameMaker Language (GML), Python

Applications:

UDK, SketchUp, GameMaker: Studio, Hammer Editor, Forge, Doom Builder

HIGHLIGHTS OF DESIGN ABILITY

Strong ability to communicate 3D ideas in 2D space.


Comfortable in collaborative environments, receiving direction, exchanging ideas.
Proficient in detailed upkeep and documentation of game designs and version updates.
Task oriented, able to work within deadlines. Willing to take ownership of project goals.

PROJECTS
Dragon Warriors - Lead Producer. Level Design.
Team Project in the Unreal Engine: 3rd Person Platformer.
Documented team process, tasks, mechanics and implementation methods.
Designed tutorial level, scripted new mechanics.
A Tasty Maze - Level Design. Narrative Design. UI Design and Scripting. Lead Producer.
Team Game Project in the Unreal Engine.
Designed levels, encounters and player progression with Lead Designer.
Designed UI/ HUD with ActionScript, Scaleform and Unreal Script.
Worked with Lead Designer and Art team to develop in-game narrative.

2013 - 2014

2011 - 2012

Take Cover! - Game / Level Design. Scripting.


Solo Game Project in the GameMaker Engine.
Developed Story, Gameplay, Weapons, Levels, UI and AI.
Organized and ran playtest sessions.

2010

INTERESTS & HOBBIES


Level Design:

Outdoor and indoor spaces, leading the player, environmental storytelling.

Essays and Fiction: Game critiques and analysis. Fictional societies.


D&D 3.5:

Designed and DM'd several unique campaigns. Introduced new players to the game.

Fiction Community: Member of The SCP Foundation.

2012 - Present

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENT


DigiPen Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
Minor: English

2014

Eagle Scout: Troop 290, Boy Scouts of America

2003

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