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THE DARK ARRIVAL  SHADOWS OF THE PAST

MY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Creative Direction & Vision

  • Define and articulate the overall creative vision and tone of the game.

  • Oversee the alignment of art, narrative, sound, and gameplay with the core concept.

  • Lead and inspire interdisciplinary teams to achieve cohesive, innovative results.

Game & Level Design

  • Design engaging gameplay systems, mechanics, and level layouts.

  • Balance player challenge, pacing, and progression.

  • Prototype, playtest, and iterate on gameplay elements for maximum impact.

Narrative & Dialogue Design

  • Write compelling narratives, character arcs, and world lore.

  • Craft immersive dialogue with branching choices and emotional depth.

  • Collaborate with voice actors and audio teams to bring dialogue to life.

Sound Design & Audio Direction

  • Direct the creation of soundscapes, effects, and ambient audio to enhance atmosphere.

  • Integrate music and sound cues to support gameplay and narrative beats.

  • Oversee implementation of spatial and reactive audio systems.

Art & Visual Design Oversight

  • Guide the development of visual assets, from concept art to final in-game models.

  • Ensure consistency of style, color palettes, lighting, and environmental storytelling.

Project & Team Management

  • Develop production schedules and milestones. 

  • Broke down the game's tasks on Jiraa for completion.

  • Coordinate between departments to ensure timely delivery of assets.

  • Mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

Quality & User Experience (UX) Assurance

  • Conduct playtests and analyze player feedback to improve game quality.

  • Identify and resolve design or narrative inconsistencies.

Marketing & Social Media Strategy

  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns tailored to the target audience.

  • Created all promotional materials such as Teasers, trailers, key art, and social media content.

  • Manage online presence and community engagement across social platforms & headed strategic content for awareness of the game & game page.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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  • IGDC (India Game Developer Conference) 2024

    • Location: Hyderabad, India (HICC)

    • Dates: November 13–15, 2024

  • DreamHack Dallas 2025

    • Location: Dallas, Texas (Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center)

    • Dates: May 23–25, 2025

  • TechCrunch WEEK Disrupt 2025 (winner playtest night)

    • Location: San Francisco, California

    • Dates: October 27–29, 2025

  • GDC (Game Developers Conference) 2026

  • Location: San Francisco, California (Moscone Center)

  • Dates: March 9–13, 2026

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SCREENSHOTS OF GAME

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