I'm a Creative Game Designer who thrives on building immersive experiences. I’m proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, and C#, and I’ve redesigned large-scale game environments that were showcased in official Game Jam events. I enjoy collaborating and iterating through prototyping and feedback to deliver engaging player experiences.

Gary Stewart

I'm a Creative Game Designer who thrives on building immersive experiences. I’m proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, and C#, and I’ve redesigned large-scale game environments that were showcased in official Game Jam events. I enjoy collaborating and iterating through prototyping and feedback to deliver engaging player experiences.

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I’m a Creative Game Designer who thrives on building immersive experiences. I’m proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, C++, and C#, and I’ve redesigned large-scale game environments that were showcased in official Game Jam events. I enjoy collaborating and iterating through prototyping and feedback to deliver engaging player experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Level Design Intern at Castix LLC
August 31, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Modified and redesigned two large-scale game environments to align with lore, faction history, and player navigation flow. Enhanced terrain, architecture, and faction-based zones using custom assets and narrative-based design goals. Identified and resolved major map issues including terrain clipping, geometry misalignment, and texture z-fighting. Implemented environmental storytelling through strategic placement of gameplay features, safe/danger zones, and interactive elements.
Game Design Intern at University of Connecticut
August 31, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated with UConn’s Psychology Department to develop a VR simulation supporting addiction treatment research. Designed interactive virtual scenarios enabling patients to confront and destroy addictive stimuli as therapeutic interventions. Implemented iterative feedback from psychology researchers, enhancing usability, immersion, and therapeutic efficacy. Increased research participant engagement by optimizing UX design and simulation interactivity.
Video & Sound Technician at Kuhn Copper Solutions
June 1, 2021 - Present
Edit and optimize marketing and instructional videos, increasing viewer engagement and satisfaction scores by 20%. Ensure high production quality by managing video and audio assets, maintaining consistency and clarity in final outputs.
Video & Sound Technician at Kuhn Copper Solutions
June 1, 2021 - Present
Edit and optimize marketing and instructional videos; manage video and audio assets to ensure high production quality; increased viewer engagement and satisfaction scores by 20%.

Education

BFA in Digital Media Design & Game Design at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
BFA in Digital Media Design & Game Design at University of Connecticut
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

IBM Design Think Badge
January 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
IBM Design Think Badge
January 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet