COURTNEY SPIVEY
GAME DESIGNER
SHORT SUMMARY
Hi! I'm a technically creative and self-motivated game designer with 3+ years of experience in game development. It's nice to meet you!
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!
EDUCATION
2020 - 2021
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Abertay University
Dundee, UK
MProf in Game Development
Saltire Scholarship 2021​
2016 - 2020
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The University of Tulsa
Oklahoma, USA
BS in Computer Science; Gaming Simulation and Development​
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BSc in Applied Mathematics
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BA in Fine Art; Graphic Design Minor in Art History
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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.
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Communication
Leadership, Team Management, Agile/Scrum, Documentation Writing, Interpersonal Communications.
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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.
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PROJECTS
Go to itch.io for all my personal projects, only a selection is listed below.
2nd Place
Carbon Capture Conference Game Jam
"Carbon: Cancelled"
2nd Place
Ukie Diversity and Inclusion Game Jam
"The Kind-ers"
LET'S PLAY!
TO CONTACT ME FOR EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITIES & FREELANCE WORK, OR TO SEE FURTHER GAME DESIGN DOCUMENTATION AND WRITTEN WORKS