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Hi, I’m J.R. Vosovic, a design leader with over 25 years of experience shipping award-winning AAA and indie games. I specialize in Unreal Engine, level design, and world-building, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to craft immersive, player-centric experiences. Beyond studios, I’ve consulted for emerging developers and brands, built multiple Steam titles, and run crowdfunding campaigns that raised around $120,000. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping long-term visions, and delivering results through creative direction and robust design processes.…Hi, I’m J.R. Vosovic, a design leader with over 25 years of experience shipping award-winning AAA and indie games. I specialize in Unreal Engine, level design, and world-building, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to craft immersive, player-centric experiences. Beyond studios, I’ve consulted for emerging developers and brands, built multiple Steam titles, and run crowdfunding campaigns that raised around $120,000. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping long-term visions, and delivering results through creative direction and robust design processes.

J.R. Vosovic

Creative Director, Game Designer, Designer

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Hi, I’m J.R. Vosovic, a design leader with over 25 years of experience shipping award-winning AAA and indie games. I specialize in Unreal Engine, level design, and world-building, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to craft immersive, player-centric experiences. Beyond studios, I’ve consulted for emerging developers and brands, built multiple Steam titles, and run crowdfunding campaigns that raised around $120,000. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping long-term visions, and delivering results through creative direction and robust design processes.…Hi, I’m J.R. Vosovic, a design leader with over 25 years of experience shipping award-winning AAA and indie games. I specialize in Unreal Engine, level design, and world-building, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to craft immersive, player-centric experiences. Beyond studios, I’ve consulted for emerging developers and brands, built multiple Steam titles, and run crowdfunding campaigns that raised around $120,000. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping long-term visions, and delivering results through creative direction and robust design processes.

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Hi, I’m J.R. Vosovic, a design leader with over 25 years of experience shipping award-winning AAA and indie games. I specialize in Unreal Engine, level design, and world-building, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to craft immersive, player-centric experiences.

Beyond studios, I’ve consulted for emerging developers and brands, built multiple Steam titles, and run crowdfunding campaigns that raised around $120,000. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, shaping long-term visions, and delivering results through creative direction and robust design processes.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Game Designer (Contract Consultant) at Digital Nomad Entertainment

September 1, 2024 - Present

Designed comprehensive game design documentation and prototypes for multiplayer and Battle Royale modes in Unreal Engine 5.

Lead Game Designer (Contract Consultant) at Wilder World

July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024

Led remote design and animation teams (10+ members) in prototyping open-world mechanics for a UE5-based metaverse project.

Founder & Director at Forge Father Games (Independent Studio)

January 1, 2010 - Present

Developed and shipped Requiem (2022), a Souls-like RPG; Chronicles of Honor (2020), a third-person roguelite title; authored and published 50+ tabletop RPG books on Amazon; created THON, a miniature skirmish game raised ~ $60,000 via Kickstarter.

Senior Game Designer at Intrepid Studios

May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Reworked UI/UX systems for Ashes of Creation: Apocalypse.

Lead Game Designer (Contract Consultant) at Sideshow Collectibles (Unannounced PC Title)

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Spearheaded development from concept to prototype for a new IP in UE4. Defined core gameplay vision and mechanics.

Game Designer (Contract Consultant) at One Mind Learning

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Designed engaging levels for Hermes, an iOS educational game.

Senior Game Designer at Specular Entertainment

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Developed immersive VR/4D experiences for Project HADES and NBA2K; created high-impact demos contributing to studio visibility.

Senior Game Designer at Obsidian Entertainment

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Developed Fallout: New Vegas and associated DLC; led area design and quest scripting, contributing to a title with 12M+ global sales.

Tech Artist & Level Designer at Crystal Dynamics

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Designed levels, spline cameras, and event scripting for Tomb Raider: Legend, Underworld, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance; supported combined sales of 5M+.

QA Tech Lead at Sony 989 Studios

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002

Supported Socom and Wild Arms.

QA Tester at Konami of America

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

T ested Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill 2.