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Hello! I am Christopher Colston, a game designer, writer and developer with a passion for both digital and traditional games. I have contributed to award-winning titles and educational content, working across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with writers, artists, editors and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. I thrive in adaptive, end-user focused teams and enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. Currently I am seeking a new role that places game design and player experience at the center of projects, leveraging my experience in production, writing and development to create compelling, accessible experiences for players.…Hello! I am Christopher Colston, a game designer, writer and developer with a passion for both digital and traditional games. I have contributed to award-winning titles and educational content, working across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with writers, artists, editors and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. I thrive in adaptive, end-user focused teams and enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. Currently I am seeking a new role that places game design and player experience at the center of projects, leveraging my experience in production, writing and development to create compelling, accessible experiences for players.

Christopher Colston

Game Developer, Game Designer, Writer, +2

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Hello! I am Christopher Colston, a game designer, writer and developer with a passion for both digital and traditional games. I have contributed to award-winning titles and educational content, working across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with writers, artists, editors and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. I thrive in adaptive, end-user focused teams and enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. Currently I am seeking a new role that places game design and player experience at the center of projects, leveraging my experience in production, writing and development to create compelling, accessible experiences for players.…Hello! I am Christopher Colston, a game designer, writer and developer with a passion for both digital and traditional games. I have contributed to award-winning titles and educational content, working across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with writers, artists, editors and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. I thrive in adaptive, end-user focused teams and enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences. Currently I am seeking a new role that places game design and player experience at the center of projects, leveraging my experience in production, writing and development to create compelling, accessible experiences for players.

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Hello! I am Christopher Colston, a game designer, writer and developer with a passion for both digital and traditional games. I have contributed to award-winning titles and educational content, working across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with writers, artists, editors and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. I thrive in adaptive, end-user focused teams and enjoy turning ideas into engaging player experiences.

Currently I am seeking a new role that places game design and player experience at the center of projects, leveraging my experience in production, writing and development to create compelling, accessible experiences for players.

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Work Experience

Senior Producer & Writer at Cubicle 7

January 1, 2019 - Present

Oversee the full production lifecycle of TTRPG books and PDF releases, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Collaborate with writers, artists, editors and QA, define project goals, manage schedules, and coordinate workflows using agile production methodologies. Serve as a primary liaison between internal teams, external partners, and IP holders, providing regular progress updates and alignment across development.

Lead Unity Developer at BXGAMES LTD

January 1, 2018 - Present

Lead front-end Unity development for a casino platform integrated with Australian RSL clubs and EPOS systems. Manage the front-end development team, plan design/development work, and oversee project management using Agile methodologies.

Founding Director / Designer & Developer at Spooky Doorway

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Founded the award-winning studio; contributed to the design and development of IMRIT Game of the Year 2017 – The Darkside Detective. Established QA processes, internal systems, and contributed to early development and Unity engine integration; attended trade events.

Lecturer in Game Design & Development at Pulse College

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Classroom lecturer for level 7-8 game design, development and animation. Created in-class and online interactive learning content, focusing on full-cycle game design, portfolio development and project-based learning.

Lecturer in Interactive Media at FAS / Clane College

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Established and ran a Momentum back-to-work course in Galway, delivering content aligned with learner outcomes. Graded and provided feedback on student work and liaised with career officers to arrange work experience.