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I'm Shaun Nishmas, a Montreal-based aspiring game writer and narrative designer who loves character-driven storytelling, immersive worlds, and emotional player experiences. I'm currently pursuing a UBC Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing and building a portfolio that showcases branching narratives, dialogue, and worldbuilding. My background in theater, acting, and freelance content creation helps me write authentic dialogue and design engaging characters. I thrive in collaborative settings and am motivated to contribute to entry-level narrative design roles and grow as part of a creative team.…I'm Shaun Nishmas, a Montreal-based aspiring game writer and narrative designer who loves character-driven storytelling, immersive worlds, and emotional player experiences. I'm currently pursuing a UBC Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing and building a portfolio that showcases branching narratives, dialogue, and worldbuilding. My background in theater, acting, and freelance content creation helps me write authentic dialogue and design engaging characters. I thrive in collaborative settings and am motivated to contribute to entry-level narrative design roles and grow as part of a creative team.

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I'm Shaun Nishmas, a Montreal-based aspiring game writer and narrative designer who loves character-driven storytelling, immersive worlds, and emotional player experiences. I'm currently pursuing a UBC Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing and building a portfolio that showcases branching narratives, dialogue, and worldbuilding. My background in theater, acting, and freelance content creation helps me write authentic dialogue and design engaging characters. I thrive in collaborative settings and am motivated to contribute to entry-level narrative design roles and grow as part of a creative team.…I'm Shaun Nishmas, a Montreal-based aspiring game writer and narrative designer who loves character-driven storytelling, immersive worlds, and emotional player experiences. I'm currently pursuing a UBC Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing and building a portfolio that showcases branching narratives, dialogue, and worldbuilding. My background in theater, acting, and freelance content creation helps me write authentic dialogue and design engaging characters. I thrive in collaborative settings and am motivated to contribute to entry-level narrative design roles and grow as part of a creative team.

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I’m Shaun Nishmas, a Montreal-based aspiring game writer and narrative designer who loves character-driven storytelling, immersive worlds, and emotional player experiences. I’m currently pursuing a UBC Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing and building a portfolio that showcases branching narratives, dialogue, and worldbuilding.

My background in theater, acting, and freelance content creation helps me write authentic dialogue and design engaging characters. I thrive in collaborative settings and am motivated to contribute to entry-level narrative design roles and grow as part of a creative team.

Skills

Experience Level

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Aspiring Game Writer & Narrative Designer

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designed characters, wrote dialogue, completed a worldbuilding sample, and developed branching narrative for a portfolio

Theatre Camp Counsellor at Montreal Children's Theatre

July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Supervised children aged 6–9 learning acting; provided backstage support for costume changes during final showcase

Freelance Content Writer at Infinite Content Corp.

June 1, 2019 - Present

Writes and edits online content for diverse audiences; honed skills in tone, structure, clarity, and reader engagement

Aspiring Game Writer & Narrative Designer at Self-initiated / Portfolio project

July 1, 2025 - Present

Designed characters, wrote dialogue, completed a worldbuilding sample, and developed branching narratives for a portfolio.

Actor at Côte Saint-Luc Dramatic Society

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Gained a deep understanding of character motivation, expression, and teamwork; performed in 15+ productions including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Cabaret, Something Rotten, Into the Woods, and The Wizard of Oz.

Volunteer at Geriatric Department, Jewish General Hospital

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Geriatric department volunteer activities.

Volunteer at Friendship Circle

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Recreational activities for neurodiverse youth.

Volunteer at Côte Saint-Luc Municipal Elections

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Door-to-door and social media canvassing.

Volunteer at Côte Saint-Luc Municipal Elections

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Door-to-door and social media canvassing.