Sean Smith
Gameplay Programmer & Game Designer
Sean Smith
Game Developer
Dundee, UK |
seanmorgansmith7575@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-smith-063922192/ | https://seanmorgansmith757.wixsite.com/portfolio
Skills
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Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
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Excellent communication skills
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Quick at adapting to new software systems
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Strong attention to detail
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Strong logical and analytical thinking to solve design issues
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Effective team player and independent worker
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Strong ability to problem solve with a constricted set of tools
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Strong multitasking abilities
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Experience in writing a maintaining design and code documentation
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Proficient with VFX and SFX in game engines
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Level design experience in the games industry
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Passionate about gaming with a deep understanding of mechanics and a desire to learn new systems
Summary
I am a very passionate game developer with a strong background in design and programming. I am a team player who loves to give and receive feedback to create something innovative and exciting.
Recent Experience
Level Design Internship
Futurlab Games | Brighton, UK
Summer 2022
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Collaborated with lead designers to iterate on levels, adapting quickly to their requirements and consistently exceeding their expectations.
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Gave suggestions for environmental obstacles and other game elements that were approved by leads and were praised for their creativity and design insight.
Gameplay Programmer
Racoon Rocket Factory in DARE Academy | Dundee, UK
January 2023 - October 2023
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Excelled in a team environment, maintaining clear and consistent communication with designers, artists and other programmers to develop an award winning game.
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Used agile development methods to stay on track and adapt to project requirements and deadlines
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Developed a physics-based driving system that, through iterative playtesting, was praised for its responsiveness and enjoyability.
Recent Education
Abertay University
Bachelors in Computer Games Application Development
September 2020 - May 2024
Brighton MET College
Diploma in Game Design
September 2018 - May 2020
References
James Mardsen | Ex Creative Director @ Futurlab
Alex Carroll | Design Lead @ Futurlab