About Me
Hello World! My name is Grace and I am a game and narrative designer.I'm passionate about crafting immersive worlds and telling compelling stories that linger in players' hearts and minds long after they've put down the controller.I have worked on a number of smaller game projects and am currently working with DAQA as a QA Project Lead, where I am responsible for overseeing QA projects for indie - AAA game studios.I am certified in Game Design and Game Localization and have recently completed my MBA in Data Analytics. I am well versed in Unity and Unreal technical implementation. I am currently expanding my knowledge on combat design and C++ programming.If you are looking for someone to join your team, or work on projects, please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn!
Narrative Designer and Lore Master
Original TTRPG based on Scottish and Irish mythology.
Game Designer / UI/UX Designer
Redesign of the classic board game Monopoly. Created new board, community chest and chance cards, player roles and board wide events.
Game and Narrative Designer / UI/UX Designer
Cozy Simulation Game. 3 Day Spring Game Jam Entry. Featured in a number of "Let's Play" videos and streams. Overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Game and UI Designer
Underwater Rhythm Game. Lvl 99 Game Jam Entry. Appeared on multiple itch.io "Best Sellers" lists over 3 weeks in April-May 2023.
Game and Narrative Designer / UI/UX Designer
Cozy Simulation Game. 3 Day Spring Game Jam Entry. Featured in a number of "Let's Play" videos and streams. Overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Narrative Designer and Producer
3D Platformer Game. Won 2nd place in the Buddy Up Spring Game Jam 2023.
Game and Narrative Designer / Programmer
Visual Novel. Buddy Up Autumn Game Jam Entry 2022.
Creative Director
Ongoing 2D cozy simulation game. Responsible for the oversight of all creative decisions and making sure teams are working efficiently.
Game and Narrative Designer / UI/UX Designer
Open-World Top Down RPG. Created original game design documentation which was presented live to a panel of game design executives.
Game and UI Designer
Created original game design documentation for an ongoing class project.
Game and Narrative Designer / UI/UX Designer
Created a Hansel and Gretel inspired tower defense game.
Gardenia's Global Greenhouse
Game and Narrative Designer / UI/UX Designer
This game was submitted to the Cozy Spring Game Jam 2023 and received overwhelmingly positive reviews and appeared in multiple streamer videos on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
Developed original game idea and documented all mechanic information.
Designed and implemented all UI assets including the menu/loading screens and in-game journal.
Wrote and implemented character dialogue.
Implemented sound affects and audio in game.
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S'Urchin (Searchin for Urchins)
Game Designer / UI/UX Designer
This game was submitted to the Lvl. 99 Game Jam and appeared on multiple Itch.io "Best Sellers" lists throughout April and May.
Developed original game idea and documented mechanic information.
Assisted with level design implementation.
Created animated sprite sheets and UI assets.
Implemented UI Menu and Loading Screens.
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Daisy Dew: Dream Defender
Narrative Designer and Producer
This game was submitted to the Buddy Up Spring 2023 Game Jam. It recieved 2nd place overall.
Developed original game idea and documented mechanic information.
Wrote and implemented character barks.
Recorded and implemented character barks.
Implemented UI Menu and Loading Screens.
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Royal Pain
Narrative Designer and Producer
This game was submitted to the Buddy Up Fall 2022 Game Jam. (Updated Version Coming Soon)
Wrote and programmed all in game dialogue.
Assisted with project management responsibilities.
Maintained game desgin doc.
Implemented UI Menu and Loading Screens.
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Monopoly: Tech'opoly
Game Designer and Producer
Revamped the classic board game Monopoly to fit a Silicon Valley theme and fix mechanic issues.
(Updated Version Coming Soon)
Redesigned game board, community chest and chance cards, and money.
Created "board wide events" and "player roles" to liven up gameplay.
Re-blanced all game components for smoother gameplay.
Assisted with prodouction tasks.
implemented all game components in TableTop Simulator.
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Thw Wooden Croaks Bookstore
Creative Director
Original 3D Cozy Simulation Game.
(Coming Soon)
Responsible for the oversight of all creative decisions.
Wrote 300+ original codex pages (books).
Created characters and defined game world.
Implemented in-game dialogue.
Oversaw recording sessions and in-game implementations.
Wooden Croaks Available Soon
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Arthurian Legend RPG
Game Designer
Original game pitch which was presented to a panel of game designers for the University of Washington Certification in Game Design.
Created original game concept.
Maintained game design document.
Created art and concept references.
Presented game pitch to a live panel.
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Post Apocalyptic Arthurian Legend RPG
Game Designer
Original game pitch which was created for the University of Washington Certification in Game Design.
Created original game concept.
Maintained game design document.
Created art and concept references.
Wrote character bios and codex pages.
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A "Grimm" Tower Defense
Game Designer
Original game pitch which was created for the University of Washington Certification in Game Design.
Created original game concept.
Maintained game design document.
Created art and concept references.
Created game UI wireframes.
Defined game levels and progression cycles.
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Doctor Eisenbarth: Traveling Physician
Narrative and Game Designer
This game was submitted to the Adventure Jam 2023. It recieved 38th out of 329 entries.
Created original game concept.
Maintained game design document.
Created art and concept references.
Created game UI wireframes and art assets.
Defined game levels and progression cycles.
Wrote and implemented all in game dialogue.
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Echoes from the Fae Realm
Narrative Designer and Lore Master
Original TTRPG campaign based off of Scottish and Irish mythology.
Created original game concept.
Maintained narrative documentation.
Created original characters and enemies.
Balanced game mechanics.
