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I'm a passionate and imaginative game designer with a strong foundation built through formal training at AIE and hands-on development of original game concepts. My work focuses on immersive world-building, intuitive mechanics, and player-driven experiences. I’m driven by a desire to create compelling universes that players can truly escape into. I’m seeking this role to bring those ideas to life in a collaborative studio setting, where I can contribute creatively while continuously growing. My dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of game systems and player engagement make me an ideal fit for a team focused on delivering memorable gameplay.…I'm a passionate and imaginative game designer with a strong foundation built through formal training at AIE and hands-on development of original game concepts. My work focuses on immersive world-building, intuitive mechanics, and player-driven experiences. I’m driven by a desire to create compelling universes that players can truly escape into. I’m seeking this role to bring those ideas to life in a collaborative studio setting, where I can contribute creatively while continuously growing. My dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of game systems and player engagement make me an ideal fit for a team focused on delivering memorable gameplay.

Josiah Welch

Game Designer, Game Tester, Game Developer, +3

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I'm a passionate and imaginative game designer with a strong foundation built through formal training at AIE and hands-on development of original game concepts. My work focuses on immersive world-building, intuitive mechanics, and player-driven experiences. I’m driven by a desire to create compelling universes that players can truly escape into. I’m seeking this role to bring those ideas to life in a collaborative studio setting, where I can contribute creatively while continuously growing. My dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of game systems and player engagement make me an ideal fit for a team focused on delivering memorable gameplay.…I'm a passionate and imaginative game designer with a strong foundation built through formal training at AIE and hands-on development of original game concepts. My work focuses on immersive world-building, intuitive mechanics, and player-driven experiences. I’m driven by a desire to create compelling universes that players can truly escape into. I’m seeking this role to bring those ideas to life in a collaborative studio setting, where I can contribute creatively while continuously growing. My dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of game systems and player engagement make me an ideal fit for a team focused on delivering memorable gameplay.

Available to hire

I’m a passionate and imaginative game designer with a strong foundation built through formal training at AIE and hands-on development of original game concepts. My work focuses on immersive world-building, intuitive mechanics, and player-driven experiences. I’m driven by a desire to create compelling universes that players can truly escape into. I’m seeking this role to bring those ideas to life in a collaborative studio setting, where I can contribute creatively while continuously growing. My dedication, creativity, and deep understanding of game systems and player engagement make me an ideal fit for a team focused on delivering memorable gameplay.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Team Game Designer at AIE

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

DDOS Final Project: Assisted in facility map design, created map block-out, designed UI in menus and in-game HUD, designed passive movement abilities, and bug reporting.

Team Game Designer at AIE

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Trash Bandit Final Project: Set trap and objective locations, created sounds for traps and characters, and bug reporting.

Gameplay Testing & QA Feedback Contributor at GorkaGames (You Suck At Football)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Provided feedback on gameplay flow, difficulty measure, and bugs for the 2025 title You Suck At Football.

Gameplay Testing / UX Observer at Hologryph, TowerHaus (Sand)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Observed game loop and user experience during open beta for Sand (2025).

Quality Assurance / Stress Test Participant at Capcom

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Stress test performance on a medium-grade PC rig and analysis of monster AI behavior in pre-release builds (Monster Hunter Wilds).

Closed Beta Participant at Vitali Kirpu Productions

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

IAH: Internet War – Participated in closed beta, observed game loop, replayability, and beginner friendliness.

Community QA & Bug Reporter at Time for Hats / Project Red / Son of a Gecko

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

2023 – Provided community feedback and bug reporting on the overall look, feel, and mechanics across multiple titles.

Practice Test Realm QA Tester at Blizzard Entertainment

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Overwatch PTR – Long-term involvement in practice test realm, testing and analyzing features such as new characters, new abilities, and new modes before they released to main game.