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I’m an award-winning game designer, mentor, and writing director who thrives in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’ve worked across tabletop RPGs and video game development, juggling multiple freelance projects while helping teams of up to 100+ creators craft engaging lore and mechanics. My experience spans DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e, PbtA, and more, with a focus on strong narrative design and scalable systems. As a sensitivity reader and writer, I’m committed to inclusive storytelling and mental health awareness in games. I’ve partnered with publishers like MCDM, Penguin Random House, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, Mongoose, and The Onyx Path, and I've led cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work on time.…I’m an award-winning game designer, mentor, and writing director who thrives in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’ve worked across tabletop RPGs and video game development, juggling multiple freelance projects while helping teams of up to 100+ creators craft engaging lore and mechanics. My experience spans DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e, PbtA, and more, with a focus on strong narrative design and scalable systems. As a sensitivity reader and writer, I’m committed to inclusive storytelling and mental health awareness in games. I’ve partnered with publishers like MCDM, Penguin Random House, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, Mongoose, and The Onyx Path, and I've led cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work on time.

Jessica Marcrum

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I’m an award-winning game designer, mentor, and writing director who thrives in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’ve worked across tabletop RPGs and video game development, juggling multiple freelance projects while helping teams of up to 100+ creators craft engaging lore and mechanics. My experience spans DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e, PbtA, and more, with a focus on strong narrative design and scalable systems. As a sensitivity reader and writer, I’m committed to inclusive storytelling and mental health awareness in games. I’ve partnered with publishers like MCDM, Penguin Random House, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, Mongoose, and The Onyx Path, and I've led cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work on time.…I’m an award-winning game designer, mentor, and writing director who thrives in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’ve worked across tabletop RPGs and video game development, juggling multiple freelance projects while helping teams of up to 100+ creators craft engaging lore and mechanics. My experience spans DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e, PbtA, and more, with a focus on strong narrative design and scalable systems. As a sensitivity reader and writer, I’m committed to inclusive storytelling and mental health awareness in games. I’ve partnered with publishers like MCDM, Penguin Random House, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, Mongoose, and The Onyx Path, and I've led cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work on time.

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I’m an award-winning game designer, mentor, and writing director who thrives in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. I’ve worked across tabletop RPGs and video game development, juggling multiple freelance projects while helping teams of up to 100+ creators craft engaging lore and mechanics. My experience spans DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e, PbtA, and more, with a focus on strong narrative design and scalable systems.

As a sensitivity reader and writer, I’m committed to inclusive storytelling and mental health awareness in games. I’ve partnered with publishers like MCDM, Penguin Random House, Cubicle 7, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, Mongoose, and The Onyx Path, and I’ve led cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work on time.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

German

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Chinese

Beginner

Latin

Beginner

Work Experience

TTRPG and Videogame Freelance Game Designer & Sensitivity Reader at Various clients including Cubicle 7, Ghostfire Gaming, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, MCDM, Mongoose Publishing, The Onyx Path

January 1, 2018 - Present

Crafted lore and designed mechanics on best-selling TTRPG adventures and supplements; produced adventures, supplements, and independent games managing a team of up to 100+ creators; provided sensitivity reading for MCDM, Penguin Random House, and independent creators.

Therapist at Thrive Counseling Center

January 1, 2019 - Present

Diagnostically assessed clients balancing patient needs with compliance; created and updated individualized treatment plans for adolescents through seniors, as well as couples; shifted to virtual treatment in 2020.

Diversion and Acute Stabilization Therapist at TCV Homestead

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Treated high-need clients between inpatient and independent housing in both group and individual treatment; facilitated care coordination between inpatient, partial inpatient, parole, and service coordination teams.

TTRPG and Videogame Freelance Game Designer & Sensitivity Reader at Freelance (Self-Employed)

January 1, 2018 - Present

Crafted lore and designed mechanics on best-selling TTRPG adventures and supplements for clients including Cubicle 7, Ghostfire Gaming, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, MCDM, Mongoose Publishing, and The Onyx Path. Produced adventures, supplements, and independent games, managing a team of up to 100+ creators, including the creation of The Buddy System and the WLW System. Provided sensitivity reading for MCDM, Penguin Random House, and independent creators.

Freelance Game Designer & Sensitivity Reader at Various clients (Cubicle 7, Ghostfire Gaming, Hit Point Press, Magpie Games, MCDM, Mongoose Publishing, The Onyx Path)

January 1, 2018 - Present

Crafted lore and designed mechanics on best-selling TTRPG adventures and supplements; produced adventures and managed a team of up to 100+ creators; provided sensitivity reading for MCDM, Penguin Random House, and independent creators.

Narrative Designer at A Thinking Ape

May 1, 2022 - Present

Created monthly narrative arcs including those with limited dialogue trees; worked with art to create and describe items and avatars; developed a new tutorial for Witch Arcana Magic School.

Writer / Sensitivity Reader at MCDM Arcadia / Flee Mortals, Where Evil Lives

September 1, 2021 - Present

Created subclasses, mini-adventures, monsters, and lairs for 5e; integrated playtester feedback; provided sensitivity reading focusing on mental health for other designers.

Writer / Product Designer at Cubicle 7

September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Starter Set; Soulbound Bestiary; Broken Weave. Coordinated with Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Soulbound teams to ensure product coherence and adherence to lore; met deadlines amid scope changes; remote collaboration.

Writer / Designer at Hit Point Press

April 1, 2021 - Present

Big Bad Booklet: Captain Fulmini. Created a high-tier antagonist with minions and a lair, and provided art briefs and feedback on thumbnails; integrated playtester feedback.

Award Nomination at ENNIE Awards

January 1, 2022 - Present

Nominee for Best Monster or Adversary (2022).

Creator at Oops, All Draculas!

February 1, 2023 - Present

Created a d6 game system (The Buddy System) centered on teamwork; selected a team of artists; honorable mention for IGDN’s Indie Groundbreaker Awards (2023).

Creator at Just Gals Being Comrades

September 1, 2022 - Present

Created the WLW GM-less system for two or more players using cards and a block tower; later reworked into And They Were Dortermates… for a nun-themed game jam.

Writing Director, Co-Producer at Uncaged: Goddesses

February 1, 2022 - Present

Selected a team to review 220+ pitches; provided feedback on outlines and drafts; served as liaison between writers, editors, and artists to achieve a cohesive vision.