James Anderson

Available to hire

Former AAA game designer open to collab on gaming and writing projects. Also interested in starting my VA portfolio.

About

Former AAA game designer open to collab on gaming and writing projects. Also interested in starting my VA portfolio.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2025

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet

Work experience

Game Designer · EA SPORTSJan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Designed and implemented Ultimate Team systems for College Football 25 and Madden NFL. Authored voiceover scripting and onboarding UX for NFLPA Legends and new user experiences. Developed competitive research breakdowns used to shape live ops strategy. Produced content with <0.1% bug rate across multiple shipped titles. Managed live content workflows and in-game messaging reaching over 1M users with a 14% CTR. Mentored junior team members and produced internal documentation and tool support.

Narrative Designer · CelleC GamesJan 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Designed branching dialogue, lore, and level content for indie game titles. Led narrative planning and script execution for multiple small-team projects.

Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM2) · U.S. NavyJan 2014 – Oct 2025 · 11 yrs 10 mos

Diagnosed and repaired critical electronic communication and cryptographic equipment. Operated in high-pressure, cross-disciplinary environments with global coordination. Developed detailed SOPs, technical manuals, and fault isolation documentation. Led training for junior personnel in systems logic, signal flow, and secure operations. Skills in systems analysis, rapid problem-solving, and leadership directly supported transition into game system design and live service pipelines.

Education

Master's of Arts · Full Sail University2014 – 2018
M.S. Game Design · Full Sail University2030 – 2025
B.F.A. Creative Writing · Full Sail University2030 – 2025

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