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Game designer looking to expand my skills across design, programming, art, and narrative to craft experiences that leave a lasting impression on players. I’ve worked on a range of projects from school projects to game jams! My main experience so far lies in design, 3D art, prototyping, and playtesting.…

Jacob Helgren

Game Designer, Designer, Character Designer, +6

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Game designer looking to expand my skills across design, programming, art, and narrative to craft experiences that leave a lasting impression on players. I’ve worked on a range of projects from school projects to game jams! My main experience so far lies in design, 3D art, prototyping, and playtesting.…

Available to hire

Game designer looking to expand my skills across design, programming, art, and narrative to craft experiences that leave a lasting impression on players.

I’ve worked on a range of projects from school projects to game jams! My main experience so far lies in design, 3D art, prototyping, and playtesting.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Pronto Independent Game

October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2025

Worked on a team of 7 to develop a multiplayer FPS arena shooter. Designed level layouts using Photoshop, prioritizing balance and movement flow. Modeled level geometry for competitive, 4-player, FFA maps using Blender. Researched and tested numerous features for implementation into combat design. Prototyped level gyms/playgrounds with the intention of feature and game-mode testing.

Designer/Artist at Quiver Games Incubator

July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

On a team of 7, completed a tower-defense/rhythm game for Games Link 2025. Cooperatively designed and documented features, synergizing strategy and rhythm elements. Designed level layouts and built level geometry from prototype to finalized geometry. Modeled, set dressed, and conceptualized all environment assets including props. Conducted weekly playtests, utilizing user and mentor feedback for further iteration. Created and implemented a variety of VFX using Unity's Visual Effects/Shader graphs.

Designer/Artist at Vancouver Film School

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

On a team of 5, completed a third-person hoverboard racing/platforming, delivery game for final project Shred Ex in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborated with the team to design and document mechanics, gameplay loop, and pillars. Created level layouts using Illustrator/Photoshop, prioritizing player flow and navigation. Designed and blocked out an open-world city environment from prototype to final geometry. Organized playtests, documenting feedback and observations for further iteration. Formed a living-world using set dressing, procedural systems, spline tools, and VFX systems.

Designer/Artist at Vancouver Film School

November 29, 2023 - January 29, 2024

On a team of 5, completed the cyberpunk arcade racing game Stay Fast for Unity. Collaborated in design discussions to create the core mechanics and gameplay loop. Made 3D and 2D assets to achieve the desired game vision using Maya and Aseprite.