Brandyn Kelso

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Hi, I'm Brandyn Kelso, a technically proficient game designer and level designer with an Associate of Applied Science in Game Design from Full Sail University.

About

Hi, I’m Brandyn Kelso, a technically proficient game designer and level designer with an Associate of Applied Science in Game Design from Full Sail University. I bring hands-on experience in Unreal Engine, blueprint scripting, and end-to-end level creation from block-mesh to polish, with a focus on flow, pacing, and player affordance.

I’m passionate about crafting immersive environments and mechanics, collaborating in small teams, and refining gameplay through playtests and iteration. I’m seeking to contribute to a project-ready team where I can apply my design and technical skills to deliver engaging experiences.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet

More experts in San Diego, United States

Work experience

Level Designer · Full Sail UniversityOct 2023 – Oct 2023 · 1 mo

Spearheaded end-to-end design & execution of a major level segment from block-mesh to final polish as part of a 5-person design cohort. Iterated on multi-path layouts in block-mesh, conducting daily play-tests to identify & resolve bottlenecks in player navigation & pacing. Applied level & environmental design principles, such as architectural leading lines & high-contrast shape language to guide players through the level segment, reducing reliance on intrusive UI. Managed global illumination & localized lighting within Unreal Engine, using post-processing alterations to enhance visual & atmospheric intent.

Game Developer · Full Sail UniversityMar 2023 – Mar 2023 · 1 mo

Blueprint Scripting Exercise | Game Mechanics: Created a micro-game (10-15 minute gameplay loop) utilizing the Stack-O-Bot content from the Unreal Engine Marketplace. Built & implemented functionality changes within the Stack-O-Bot content. Created a mechanic providing players with armor (protection) from a set value of damage. Armor value capable of stacking up to 4x. Designed a puzzle mechanic requiring color coded key-cards for locked doors of like-color. Designed new UI elements for each interactable, feature, & mechanic.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Game Design (A.A.S.) · Full Sail University2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Member2024 – 2036

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