I am an experienced game designer with a strong background in designing and documenting tabletop and board games. I specialize in creating detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and balancing mechanics for strategic depth and fairness. I excel at environmental storytelling and dark fantasy themes, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to iterate on concepts from prototyping to publish-ready materials.

Dennis Sun

I am an experienced game designer with a strong background in designing and documenting tabletop and board games. I specialize in creating detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and balancing mechanics for strategic depth and fairness. I excel at environmental storytelling and dark fantasy themes, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to iterate on concepts from prototyping to publish-ready materials.

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I am an experienced game designer with a strong background in designing and documenting tabletop and board games. I specialize in creating detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and balancing mechanics for strategic depth and fairness.

I excel at environmental storytelling and dark fantasy themes, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to iterate on concepts from prototyping to publish-ready materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Game Designer at Epic Games
June 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Developed and refined game mechanics for high-profile projects, ensuring clarity and playability. Created and maintained comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs) for various game components.
Lead Game Designer at Spatial Games UG
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Balanced gameplay elements to ensure strategic depth and fairness in tabletop and board games. Prepared submission-ready documentation and materials for publisher review.
Game Designer at Zynga
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Designed and documented game mechanics for a variety of mobile games. Collaborated with across-functional teams to iterate on feedback and implement improvements.
Game Designer at Epic Games
June 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Designed and implemented gameplay mechanics for an upcoming narrative-driven mobile game. Collaborated with art, narrative, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive gameplay and storytelling. Utilized Unity for rapid prototyping and iteration of game features based on user testing feedback.
Game Designer at Spatial Games UG
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Developed puzzle scenes and designed game systems for an narrative adventure game. Conducted user testing and data analysis to balance game difficulty and economy. Created detailed game design feature specs to communicate design flows and functional details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet