James Gideon

Founder & Game Designer at Reboot Interactive

Designed and implemented core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5; created and maintained structured game design documentation outlining mechanics, flows, and system rules; collaborated closely with art and engineering teams to align presentation with system requirements; organized development tasks, timelines, and milestones using Jira and Confluence; iterated on systems through testing and feedback to improve clarity, stability, and player experience.

Game Designer Instructor & Curriculum Developer at Game-U

Taught game design fundamentals, systems thinking, and engine workflows using Unreal, Unity, and Construct; developed structured curriculum and documentation focused on clear system logic and player experience; mentored students and instructors, emphasizing organization, iteration, and problem-solving; designed internal arcade-style educational games with defined mechanics and progression.

UI & UX Designer at Silver Sun Dynamics

Collaborated with design and engineering teams to build intuitive, readable interfaces for games and AR/VR projects; produced wireframes and interactive prototypes supporting gameplay systems; conducted UX research to improve clarity, usability, and player understanding.

Game Designer & UI/UX Designer at OGL

Built UI systems for inventory, upgrades, and purchasing mechanics in Unreal Engine; implemented interaction logic supporting gameplay systems; assisted with polish, usability testing, and iteration; designed, prototyped, and implemented gameplay systems.

Game Designer at Serfworks Studios LLC

Designed gameplay systems and maintained accurate documentation of game mechanics through the GDD; supported task organization and collaboration between design and art teams; created wireframes and menus to support player interaction.