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Hi, I’m Leon Fernandes, a game designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging experiences across hybrid-casual and mid-core titles. I specialize in level design, monetization and engagement features, UX wireframes, and enemy/boss behavior systems. I’m known for delivering polished, player-first experiences that drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term engagement. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into shipped features and iterate based on data and feedback.…Hi, I’m Leon Fernandes, a game designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging experiences across hybrid-casual and mid-core titles. I specialize in level design, monetization and engagement features, UX wireframes, and enemy/boss behavior systems. I’m known for delivering polished, player-first experiences that drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term engagement. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into shipped features and iterate based on data and feedback.

Leon Fernandes

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Hi, I’m Leon Fernandes, a game designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging experiences across hybrid-casual and mid-core titles. I specialize in level design, monetization and engagement features, UX wireframes, and enemy/boss behavior systems. I’m known for delivering polished, player-first experiences that drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term engagement. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into shipped features and iterate based on data and feedback.…Hi, I’m Leon Fernandes, a game designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging experiences across hybrid-casual and mid-core titles. I specialize in level design, monetization and engagement features, UX wireframes, and enemy/boss behavior systems. I’m known for delivering polished, player-first experiences that drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term engagement. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into shipped features and iterate based on data and feedback.

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Hi, I’m Leon Fernandes, a game designer with 5+ years of experience crafting engaging experiences across hybrid-casual and mid-core titles. I specialize in level design, monetization and engagement features, UX wireframes, and enemy/boss behavior systems.

I’m known for delivering polished, player-first experiences that drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term engagement. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into shipped features and iterate based on data and feedback.

Skills

Game Design

Unity

Experience Level

Game Design

Expert

Unity

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Game Designer at YallaPlay Games

January 2, 2023 - November 11, 2025

Lead cross-functional development teams to implement game design strategies focused on monetization, player engagement, and retention. Authored comprehensive GDDs outlining core mechanics, monetization strategies, UX wireframes, progression loops, and enemy/boss behavior with balance considerations. Designed and iterated 3D top-down shooter level layouts, boss spawns, obstacle placement, and player flow to support scalable gameplay and smooth onboarding. Balanced gameplay systems to ensure challenge progression and variety.

Game Designer at After Work Games

February 7, 2022 - December 5, 2022

Designed 2D platformer levels with puzzle design, obstacle interactions, and enemy placements. Tuned difficulty curves, player movement mechanics, and enemy AI to support smooth learning progression and satisfying challenge. Coordinated initial game concepting and creative direction in collaboration with stakeholders. Conducted internal playtests and design iterations based on playtest feedback and design targets.

Freelance Game Designer at Leon Fernandes Design

September 6, 2021 - December 5, 2022

Provided freelance design services for multiple clients during the Covid-19 pandemic, handling concepting, GDD creation, balancing, and feature design across platforms. Managed client communications, milestones, and iterative testing to deliver polished design documentation and gameplay loops.

Game Designer at Hybrid Humans

February 4, 2019 - February 8, 2021

Created GDDs and system documentation for features, monetization, and gameplay loops. Produced UX wireframes and UI flows to support development and art pipelines. Built level layouts, power-up placements, and movement flows for a 3D flying-racing game. Balanced player roles and character systems to ensure variety and strategic depth; led playtesting sessions and iterated on gameplay mechanics based on feedback.