Edward Kay

Work History

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  Lead Designer

  Zynga

  June 2015 - December 2015
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  Lead Designer

  GREE

  February 2015 - June 2015

  Contract work on an unannounced title.
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  Lead Designer

  Dynamighty

  December 2013 - May 2015

  CounterSpy (PS4, PS3, PSVita, iOS, Android) – August 2014
  
  - Lead the design of all core game systems, game structure and economy.
  - Refined and balanced the core gameplay, outer loop and progression system.
  - Built a thorough understanding of Unity, including level building and programming using C#.
  - Engineered multiple extensions to the combat/stealth system including enemies, weapons etc.
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  Lead Designer

  LucasArts

  September 2011 - June 2013

  FPS set in the Star Wars universe (PS3, XBox 360) - cancelled
  
  - Responsible for realising the creating vision of the game through constant iteration.
  - Managed a 6 person design team in building the core features.
  - Provided direction to drive art and animation to the highest quality possible.

• People Can Fly/ Epic Games Poland

  November 2009 - November 2011

  

• Lead Gameplay Designer

  Epic Poland

  September 2009 - September 2011

  BulletStorm (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) – Feb 2011
  
  Crafted and balanced the core single player gameplay experience, and lead the gameplay team in feature implementation.
  - Designed weapons, enemies and interactive environmental hazards
  - Coordinated the pacing and balancing of combat over the entire experience
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  Lead Technical Designer

  Grin Barcelona

  August 2008 - September 2009

  Wanted: Weapons of Fate (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) – March 2009
  
  Played a huge part in improving the game’s core mechanics, accessibility and level design in time for release.
  
  ► Managed the design team in enhancing scripting and level layouts
  ► Evaluated and improved core mechanics and feedback mechanisms
  ► Wrote a large part of the script and re-factored the localisation process

• Senior Technical Designer

  Swordfish studios

  November 2005 - August 2008

  50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (Xbox 360, PS3) – March 2009
  
  Reporting to the Creative Director, my role was to lead the game design team to develop the vision of the game into a practical feature set.
  
  ► Managed the design team in implementing new game mechanics
  ► Designed and balanced the core gameplay experience
  ► Directed the cinematic set pieces and narrative/script integration
  ► Co-ordinated enhancements to Unreal’s animation and AI systems
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  Senior Designer/Senior Artist

  Saber Interactive

  2007 - 2007

  Timeshift (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) – Nov 2007
  
  Performed an integral role in the next-gen re-development of the gameplay and visuals for a critical Christmas release.
  
  ► Directed gameplay programmers in improving core game mechanics
  ► Prioritised and provided solutions to level gameplay and art issues
  ► Led the UI team in designing and integrating a new HUD and menu

• Senior Designer

  Headfirst Productions Ltd.

  November 2002 - November 2005

  Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of The Earth (Xbox/PC) – Oct 2005
  
  Directed major advancements to the game mechanics and led the design team in the scripting of new features.
  
  ► Balanced and refined the combat, stealth and horror gameplay
  ► Co-ordinated animators in improving the look and feel of the combat
  ► Designed and wrote the narrative script for several game levels
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  Programmer

  Codemasters

  November 2001 - November 2002

  Club Football (PS2/Xbox/PC) – Sept 2003
  
  Developed an extensive special effects system and editor, allowing tweaking of particles and other effects directly in the game engine.