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Hi, I’m Ryan Golden—a game developer and digital artist passionate about turning complex challenges into creative, collaborative solutions. I thrive in teams and love stepping into leadership roles to help projects ship with polish and personality. From pixel art and 3D assets to gameplay design and brand collaborations, I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to every project. I recently earned a BS in Games and Simulation from Miami University (Summa Cum Laude) and I'm excited to build impactful experiences in the gaming and digital media space.…Hi, I’m Ryan Golden—a game developer and digital artist passionate about turning complex challenges into creative, collaborative solutions. I thrive in teams and love stepping into leadership roles to help projects ship with polish and personality. From pixel art and 3D assets to gameplay design and brand collaborations, I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to every project. I recently earned a BS in Games and Simulation from Miami University (Summa Cum Laude) and I'm excited to build impactful experiences in the gaming and digital media space.

Ryan Golden

Game Developer, Game Designer, Animator, +4

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Hi, I’m Ryan Golden—a game developer and digital artist passionate about turning complex challenges into creative, collaborative solutions. I thrive in teams and love stepping into leadership roles to help projects ship with polish and personality. From pixel art and 3D assets to gameplay design and brand collaborations, I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to every project. I recently earned a BS in Games and Simulation from Miami University (Summa Cum Laude) and I'm excited to build impactful experiences in the gaming and digital media space.…Hi, I’m Ryan Golden—a game developer and digital artist passionate about turning complex challenges into creative, collaborative solutions. I thrive in teams and love stepping into leadership roles to help projects ship with polish and personality. From pixel art and 3D assets to gameplay design and brand collaborations, I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to every project. I recently earned a BS in Games and Simulation from Miami University (Summa Cum Laude) and I'm excited to build impactful experiences in the gaming and digital media space.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Golden—a game developer and digital artist passionate about turning complex challenges into creative, collaborative solutions. I thrive in teams and love stepping into leadership roles to help projects ship with polish and personality.

From pixel art and 3D assets to gameplay design and brand collaborations, I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to every project. I recently earned a BS in Games and Simulation from Miami University (Summa Cum Laude) and I’m excited to build impactful experiences in the gaming and digital media space.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Pixel Artist and Designer at Miami University Capstone Project

September 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024

Led pixel art creation for the Asymmetrical Sports Party Game project called Colossal Kickoff. Designed 20+ pixel art characters and animations, collaborated with programmers for game implementation, and developed retro-style UI elements. Also co-developed and published character introduction videos and content for pre-release publicity, fostering a collaborative environment.

Lead Pixel Artist and Animator at Miami University

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Created weapon, character, and UI sprites and animations for Grim Therapy, a first-person therapy shooter game with Doom era graphic inspiration. Delivered artwork under strict 48-hour deadlines while balancing creativity and clarity, crafting pixel art sprites to build the world narrative and maintain visual clarity.

Pixel Art Animation and Design Lead at Elmwood 20XX

January 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024

Led retro pixel art character creation inspired by NES games like Mega Man for the meta idle clicker game Elmwood 20XX. Worked with a small team to implement animations and timing to achieve a retro platformer feel.

Team Member at Miami University Varsity Street Fighter Esports

January 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024

Contributed to a positive team environment enhancing both individual and team performance in esports competitions.

Contractor – Game Design/3D asset creation at Filter Gaming

January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Remote lead 3D modeler for GTA V roleplay assets and environments; designed gameplay flow for a custom RP server, including missions and overall structure; collaborated with the Filter team on missions, community events, and influencer brand deals; served as tournament organizer/consultant.

Lead Pixel Artist and Gameplay Designer at Colossal Kickoff Capstone

January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025

Miami University capstone project for an asymmetrical sports party game; created 20+ pixel art characters and animations and worked with programmers to implement assets; produced promotional assets and videos for official channels.

Lead Artist, Designer, Voice Actor at Bubillonare

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Created 2D art style and narrative elements; designed meta-narrative to align with gameplay progression; provided voice acting as narrator to immerse players in a creative world.

Lead Pixel Artist and Animator at Grim Therapy

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Designed weapons, characters, UI sprites, and animations for a Unity-based therapy shooter; delivered assets under time constraints; produced 3D assets in Blender and optimized for Unity.