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COURTNEY SPIVEY

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER

SHORT SUMMARY

Designing games with vibes (and data, and market research, and stakeholder alignment ofc)

 

I bring a unique point of view with compassion, depth, and an eagerness to work hard on any project. When I'm not playing or working on games I like to travel and explore the world! 

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EDUCATION

2020 - 2021

Abertay University 
Dundee, UK
MProf in Game Development

Saltire Scholarship 2021

2016 - 2020

The University of Tulsa
Oklahoma, USA 
BS in Computer Science; Gaming Simulation and Development
BSc in Applied Mathematics
BA in Fine Art; Graphic Design Minor in Art History
  • Summer 2018 Study Abroad In Tuscia University, Italy

SKILLS

Game Design

Levels, Puzzles, Interactions, Combat, NPC Behavior, Prototyping, UI/UX, Narrative, World Building, Character Design, Dialogue Writing, Concept to Product development.

Communication

Leadership, Team Management, Agile/Scrum, Documentation Writing, Interpersonal Communications.

Software/Code

Unity, Java, C#, C++, Python, Vue, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Confluence Suite, Miro

WORK EXPERIENCE

July- Present 2024

Game Designer

Space Ape Games

Feb 2021 - Mar 2024

Game / Lvl Designer

Space Ape Games

Created, reviewed, balanced, and optimized 500+ shipped Match 3 levels. Designed m3 mechanics. Designing feature specs for Chrome Valley Customs.

May - Sept 2020

Front End Web Developer

TUDRP

Concepted and then implemented new TUDRP site using Bootstrap 4, Vue, CSS/HTML, Github.

Jan - June 2020

Academic Tutor

The University of Tulsa

Taught math and computer science courses to other undergraduate students.

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Senior Design Editor
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Design Intern

Phillips School of Art

Curated artworks submitted by student body, created submission websites, and co-designed the 17th edition of the Stylus Magazine. 

Tracked artworks, income, expenses of art school using spreadsheets. 

ADD.
PROJECTS

Go to itch.io for all my personal projects, only a selection is listed below.

Global Game Jam 2023

"The Root of Evil"

2nd Place

Carbon Capture Conference Game Jam 

"Carbon: Cancelled"

2nd Place

Ukie Diversity and Inclusion Game Jam

"The Kind-ers"

LET'S CONNECT!

TO CONTACT ME FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OR TO SEE FURTHER GAME DESIGN DOCUMENTATION AND WRITTEN WORKS.

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