About Me

GREETINGS

My name is Ryan Shipwash

I am an aspiring game designer, level designer, and creative writer. This portfolio serves as a platform for me to exhibit my previous, ongoing, and forthcoming projects. While numerous individuals enjoyed playing video games during their childhood, my fascination with game mechanics and narrative led me to envision altering and shaping them to create my unique gaming experience.

 

My passion lies in crafting worlds and experiences that leave a lasting impact on our culture.

 

Experiences

 

Jun 2023 - Current
GRAFFITI STUDIO'S
Level Designer
  • Developed a puzzle/platformer game in a team of seven using Unreal Engine.
  • Generated a Game Design Document within Confluence and subsequently allocated and delegated tasks through Jira.
  • Utilized landscape and modular building assets to craft levels and convey atmospheric storytelling.

 

Jul 2022 - Current
XTREMERY STUDIO'S
Level Designer
  • 3D third-person horror game. Designed and Developed in Unreal Engine by a 4-person team.

 

MAY 2021 - SEP 2023
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Game Design
  • Completed my Game Design Bachelor of Science Journey at Full Sail University.
  • Advance Achievement Award
    • The Advanced Achiever Award is presented to one student in each graduating degree program who best exemplifies academic excellence. An Advanced Achiever leads as an example for the graduating class and puts heart and soul into learning, creating, collaborating, and growing.

  • Course Director Award - Level Design I
    • The Course Director’s Award is presented to students who possess a strong desire to learn about the course subject and go above and beyond the course requirements. This honor is not based on academic proficiency but rather the embodiment of innovation and determination to understand the course material.

       

SKILLS:
  • Unreal Engine
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Perforce
  • Visual Studio
  • Unity
  • Windows
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe
  • Trello
  • Project Management
  • C#
  • C++
  • Visual Studio