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I’m a narrative writer and game designer with a strong focus on world-building, immersive storytelling, and crafting memorable, detail-rich player experiences. I bring an engaging visual style to character and creature work and collaborate well across disciplines. I’ve worked in customer-facing and event roles that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. I’m comfortable creating and implementing story beats, mechanics, and level concepts, supported by hands-on skills in 2D/3D art and game engine programming.…I’m a narrative writer and game designer with a strong focus on world-building, immersive storytelling, and crafting memorable, detail-rich player experiences. I bring an engaging visual style to character and creature work and collaborate well across disciplines. I’ve worked in customer-facing and event roles that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. I’m comfortable creating and implementing story beats, mechanics, and level concepts, supported by hands-on skills in 2D/3D art and game engine programming.

Zander Heikkila

Game Developer, Game Designer, Illustrator, +1

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I’m a narrative writer and game designer with a strong focus on world-building, immersive storytelling, and crafting memorable, detail-rich player experiences. I bring an engaging visual style to character and creature work and collaborate well across disciplines. I’ve worked in customer-facing and event roles that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. I’m comfortable creating and implementing story beats, mechanics, and level concepts, supported by hands-on skills in 2D/3D art and game engine programming.…I’m a narrative writer and game designer with a strong focus on world-building, immersive storytelling, and crafting memorable, detail-rich player experiences. I bring an engaging visual style to character and creature work and collaborate well across disciplines. I’ve worked in customer-facing and event roles that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. I’m comfortable creating and implementing story beats, mechanics, and level concepts, supported by hands-on skills in 2D/3D art and game engine programming.

Available to hire

I’m a narrative writer and game designer with a strong focus on world-building, immersive storytelling, and crafting memorable, detail-rich player experiences. I bring an engaging visual style to character and creature work and collaborate well across disciplines.

I’ve worked in customer-facing and event roles that strengthened my communication, adaptability, and attention to detail. I’m comfortable creating and implementing story beats, mechanics, and level concepts, supported by hands-on skills in 2D/3D art and game engine programming.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Game Master at Breakout, Ann Arbor

September 1, 2025 - Present

Leads long-form tabletop sessions for group-read and age-range audiences, adapting pacing, tone, and presentation for different player groups. Focuses on attention to detail to craft unique, engaging, and memorable gaming experiences tailored to customers.

Concessions Stand Worker at C in em ark, Ann Arbor

April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Provided flexible support across opening, shutdown, and closing duties including cleaning and setup. Supported customer service in fast-changing conditions, handled unusual situations (e.g., stock shortages, bulk order issues), and maintained punctuality by arriving early to ensure shift coverage and being the point of contact when needed.

Intern at Riverside Art Center, Ypsilanti

April 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Assisted with youth activity setup and management, supporting safety around art equipment and maintaining attention during activities. Helped escort children through public spaces. Also assisted with gallery setup and maintenance, including installing/uninstalling 2D and 3D pieces and repairing infrastructure as needed.

Intern at Michigan Works!, Ann Arbor

May 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016

Supported minor hardware maintenance and electronics use for users unfamiliar with Adobe tools. Helped others manage job applications and assisted with fax machine operations.