I’m Samantha Trejo, a detail-oriented and creative project manager with a strong foundation in game design, narrative development, and cross-functional team collaboration. I thrive in overseeing production pipelines for high-quality interactive digital media projects and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into tangible experiences. I’ve led production across independent and collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project scopes, and aligning creative vision with project goals. I’m proficient with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Trello, and I’m passionate about crafting engaging stories and polished visuals while keeping projects on time and within scope.

Samantha Trejo

I’m Samantha Trejo, a detail-oriented and creative project manager with a strong foundation in game design, narrative development, and cross-functional team collaboration. I thrive in overseeing production pipelines for high-quality interactive digital media projects and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into tangible experiences. I’ve led production across independent and collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project scopes, and aligning creative vision with project goals. I’m proficient with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Trello, and I’m passionate about crafting engaging stories and polished visuals while keeping projects on time and within scope.

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I’m Samantha Trejo, a detail-oriented and creative project manager with a strong foundation in game design, narrative development, and cross-functional team collaboration. I thrive in overseeing production pipelines for high-quality interactive digital media projects and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into tangible experiences.

I’ve led production across independent and collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project scopes, and aligning creative vision with project goals. I’m proficient with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Trello, and I’m passionate about crafting engaging stories and polished visuals while keeping projects on time and within scope.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Game Designer & Narrative Lead at You’re Cooked
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed core gameplay mechanics and sci-fi storyline for a digital cooking simulator; developed player feedback loops and UI wireframes
Game Producer & Designer at Mors
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led a team in creating a game about the five stages of grief; managed production timelines and developed branching narrative structures
Game Producer, Designer & Narrative Lead at Piece of Heaven
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed and produced a culturally grounded narrative game inspired by Mexican heritage; oversaw all team roles and ensured alignment with storytelling goals
Lead Game Designer & Producer at ___ is 10 Miles Away
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed narrative flow, dialogue, and interactive character arcs for a dating simulator; coordinated task delegation and sprint management for a 5-person team
Game Producer & Designer at Feline Frenzy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created a mystery-driven narrative game; led team organization, timeline enforcement, and level design
Producer, Designer & Animator at Why the Crow is Black
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Solo-created an animated adaptation of a Cherokee legend; managed storyboard, animation, and editing using Adobe Creative Suite
Store Associate at Walmart
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Stocked backroom, maintained inventory, supported customer experience, and assisted in ensuring product availability

Education

B.A. in Art & Design: Games and Playable Media at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
B.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet