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I'm a Toronto-based game and puzzle designer who loves turning ideas into playable experiences. I design interactive puzzles and escape-style games for web and print, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and education. I have led projects across education, publishing, and retail, steering concepts from ideation to launch, bootstrapping campaigns, and building digital tools to extend physical experiences.…I'm a Toronto-based game and puzzle designer who loves turning ideas into playable experiences. I design interactive puzzles and escape-style games for web and print, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and education. I have led projects across education, publishing, and retail, steering concepts from ideation to launch, bootstrapping campaigns, and building digital tools to extend physical experiences.

Tom Davies

Game Designer, Game Developer, Designer, +2

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I'm a Toronto-based game and puzzle designer who loves turning ideas into playable experiences. I design interactive puzzles and escape-style games for web and print, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and education. I have led projects across education, publishing, and retail, steering concepts from ideation to launch, bootstrapping campaigns, and building digital tools to extend physical experiences.…I'm a Toronto-based game and puzzle designer who loves turning ideas into playable experiences. I design interactive puzzles and escape-style games for web and print, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and education. I have led projects across education, publishing, and retail, steering concepts from ideation to launch, bootstrapping campaigns, and building digital tools to extend physical experiences.

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I’m a Toronto-based game and puzzle designer who loves turning ideas into playable experiences. I design interactive puzzles and escape-style games for web and print, with a focus on accessibility, replayability, and education.

I have led projects across education, publishing, and retail, steering concepts from ideation to launch, bootstrapping campaigns, and building digital tools to extend physical experiences.

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Work Experience

Game & Puzzle Designer at Freelance

May 1, 2024 - Present

Develops web-based puzzle and escape games using Unity, Construct3, and Gdevelop. Designs puzzles and printable escape room-style games. Works with clients across multiple industries including education, publishing, and retail to deliver engaging, educational experiences.

Lead Game Designer & Product Manager at Envelescape

August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023

Designed interactive puzzles and clues with a focus on player enjoyment and logical reasoning. Managed the end-to-end design and production lifecycle for three board games, transforming initial concepts into successful product launches. Bootstrapped a Kickstarter campaign, surpassing funding goals by 90% and raising over $70,000, while fostering a dedicated backer community. Developed a web-based companion app, providing players a simple and intuitive way to interact digitally with the games.

Creative Resources Coordinator at Bleublancrouge Agency

September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Spearheaded allocation of creative resources for up to 12 campaigns at a time. Liaised with external freelancers when needed. Implemented and optimized tools, systems, and processes to improve the efficiency of the resource management process by over 30%. Led cross-functional meetings to align project expectations, fostering seamless cooperation between teams and external freelancers.

Game Design Intern at ExtraDimension Games

July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Developed gameplay mechanics to ensure engaging gameplay loops. Regularly identified gameplay inefficiencies and areas for improvement within existing applications.