Abdul Rishad
Tirur
Summary
Innovative Game Designer with a proven ability to create immersive gameplay experiences that engage players for hours. Specializes in designing captivating game mechanics and systems, leveraging a deep understanding of player psychology to enhance satisfaction. Adept in narrative development, level design, and user experience optimization, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and collaboratively. Strong communication and leadership skills facilitate successful project advancement from concept to completion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Game Designer
DYNAMICNEXT
Kochi
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with Producers, Artists, Developers, Customer Support, Marketing, and Leads to realize the Creative/Game Director’s vision
- Developed and maintained comprehensive level design documents detailing game mechanics, flow, rules, and definitions
- Defined in-game elements including setting, structure, story, characters, and objects
- Conducted extensive research to generate innovative ideas
- Iterated and prototyped designs, coordinating with development teams for implementation
- Ensured alignment of development with design documentation and project schedules
- Oversaw QA processes, providing training and setting expectations for finished products
Junior Quality Analyst
DYNAMICNEXT
Kochi
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Investigated product quality issues and implemented processes to reduce defects during testing
- Conducted test planning, scoping, and execution
- Analyzed digital marketing content to maximize growth and revenue using Google, Facebook, Unity, and other platforms
- Collaborated with customer support to address user feedback
- Leveraged analytics platforms such as Firebase, Unity, Appsflyer, and Facebook Analytics to identify and resolve bottlenecks
- Assisted the design team with feedback on features and managed ASO for games
- Provided feedback to the art team for in-game and social media content
Junior Game Tester
Ubisoft India
Pune
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Tested applications to ensure quality and adherence to company standards
- Collaborated in teams to assess game quality
- Created and maintained test cases, applying them across applications
- Conducted compliance functionality testing on a weekly basis
- Compiled and submitted end-of-day reports to Seniors/Leads
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
07-2020
Higher Secondary - Computer Science
01.2016
Skills
- Game balance
- Level design
- Game monetization
- Storytelling and narrative
- Game mechanics design
- Player experience evaluation
- Quality assurance testing
- Social media marketing
Websites
Certification
- The Psychology of Games - Secrets of Good Game Design, Udemy, 06/01/23
- Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design, Udemy, 04/01/23
- Become a Game Designer: The Complete Series - Coding to Design, Udemy
- Game Design: Basic Tools, Theories, and Techniques, Game Design Thinking, 03/01/23
Key Projects
Ludo Royale: King’s Arena
Feb 2024 – Present
- Sole designer from initial planning through post-production.
- Designed core gameplay mechanics, balanced the in-game economy, developed narrative, created UI wireframes, and maintained the Game Design Document (GDD).
- Defined analytics requirements to evaluate game performance.
Downtown Gangstas: War Game
Apr 2023 – Present
- Designed core game elements and implemented feature updates to enhance player engagement.
- Maintained GDD and wireframes while developing the game’s lore and narrative.
- Oversaw game economy and unit balancing to ensure fairness and engagement.
Dec 2022 – Apr 2023
- Led a QA team, mentoring members and ensuring thorough testing of game functionalities.
- Developed test plans and collaborated with the team to improve game performance.
Poker Legends - Texas Hold’em
Feb 2022 – Dec 2022
- Conducted thorough testing of essential game features to ensure quality.
- Identified bugs and enhanced the user experience.
Ubisoft Titles (Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, For Honor, Watch Dogs: Legion)
Nov 2020 – Feb 2022
- Assessed gameplay elements, identified bugs, and provided feedback to improve user experience.
Tested performance across multiple platforms, ensuring a seamless gaming experience
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Game Designer - DYNAMICNEXT
04.2023 - Current
Junior Quality Analyst - DYNAMICNEXT
02.2022 - 03.2023
Junior Game Tester - Ubisoft India
11.2020 - 02.2022
IBVE - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
PKMMHSS EDARIKODE - Higher Secondary, Computer Science
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