I have several years of experience in indie game development, particularly in narrative design and production. I also have a few years of AAA QA Analyst experience.

Samantha Rains

I have several years of experience in indie game development, particularly in narrative design and production. I also have a few years of AAA QA Analyst experience.

Available to hire

I have several years of experience in indie game development, particularly in narrative design and production. I also have a few years of AAA QA Analyst experience.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Designer at Bright Harbor Studios
October 1, 2024 - Present
Designed narrative content including boss encounters, level narratives, side quests, scripts and barks, and world-building for an unannounced title. Authored and maintained CDD, GDD, and pitch documentation, aligning narrative intent with gameplay and systems. Iterated on content based on internal feedback, focusing on tone and player experience.
Producer, Project Manager, Narrative Designer at Cosmic Squirrel Studios
May 1, 2017 - Present
Led design and development for multiple titles, including Love at Blood Moon University (dating simulator) with systems, narrative design, and scripting; Designed gameplay and narrative systems for Beast Barn; Built and maintained GDDs and pitch decks; Implemented content in Ren’Py, Unity, and RPG Maker; Led a cross-disciplinary team of 7 contractors; Conducted in-person and remote playtests; Iterated on systems for usability, pacing, and engagement; Balanced creative vision with production constraints.
QA Analyst I at Age of Learning
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Executed manual and automated acceptance testing across desktop and mobile platforms. Tested and validated gameplay systems of live MMO and educational titles (Adventure Academy and My Math Academy). Supported international releases, including Japanese, Swedish, and German localizations.
MSI Manager at Dynamo Aviation Inc
September 1, 2025 - Present
Acted as administrator for NetSuite and Fishbowl ERP systems, designing and implementing complex workflows. Implemented custom SuiteScript solutions to support business-critical systems. Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to translate requirements into functional system designs.
Project Quality Administrator at California Temp Services (via California Temp Services)
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Spearheaded the launch of a large-scale NetSuite implementation, including system design customization, testing, and rollout. Led user training and documentation. Conducted troubleshooting and iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
Team Lead, Flow Lead (L4) at Amazon AZA3
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Monitored outbound flow process and made recommendations for flow process improvement for multiple fulfillment centers across the US and Canada. Led teams of 4-6 flow leads ensuring the implementation of standard work, mediating disputes, and deep diving high level flow issues.

Education

BS at University of California, Riverside
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing