I'm a game designer trying to get into the professional game industry experience. I have a couple years worth of experience in and out of University, and have worked across multiple platforms and aspects. I currently intern at Game Shift part time as we work on our first project, and am currently working on a personal project of my own. I have experience in all facets of creating a game, as I'm somewhat of a generalist. However, my skillset leans more towards the Arts; such as concept art, UI Design, Sprite Art and animation, and more. I'm currently in the process of learning and improving my VFX skills as well. I'm also interested in narrative and level design, and have experience in leading teams of others.…

Miguel Ruiz

I'm a game designer trying to get into the professional game industry experience. I have a couple years worth of experience in and out of University, and have worked across multiple platforms and aspects. I currently intern at Game Shift part time as we work on our first project, and am currently working on a personal project of my own. I have experience in all facets of creating a game, as I'm somewhat of a generalist. However, my skillset leans more towards the Arts; such as concept art, UI Design, Sprite Art and animation, and more. I'm currently in the process of learning and improving my VFX skills as well. I'm also interested in narrative and level design, and have experience in leading teams of others.…

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I’m a game designer trying to get into the professional game industry experience. I have a couple years worth of experience in and out of University, and have worked across multiple platforms and aspects. I currently intern at Game Shift part time as we work on our first project, and am currently working on a personal project of my own.

I have experience in all facets of creating a game, as I’m somewhat of a generalist. However, my skillset leans more towards the Arts; such as concept art, UI Design, Sprite Art and animation, and more. I’m currently in the process of learning and improving my VFX skills as well.

I’m also interested in narrative and level design, and have experience in leading teams of others.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Unity 3D
Expert
Blender
Expert
HTML5
Intermediate
Java
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
C#
Intermediate
Autodesk Maya
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Game Shift (Startup Game Development Company)
April 1, 2020 - Present
Established the main medium of communication between team members, supervised a division temporarily, and delegated tasks and responsibilities to individual team members.
Program Assistant at GMU SI2 GoTruck
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Community engagement and outreach with the SI2 GoTruck on the GMU campus.
Game Design Instructor at Id Tech Camps
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Taught kids ages 7-17 multiple facets of Game Design; developed new curriculum; managed daily deadlines.
Tasting Room Associate at Chrysalis Vineyards
April 1, 2025 - Present
Processed orders and transactions; educated customers on wines; maintained event and bar space cleanliness.
Math Tutor at Mathnasium
December 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Taught and guided kids 1-1 in various math levels; managed multiple children simultaneously; tailored curriculum to each child's needs.
Merchandise Specialist at eStarland
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Merchandising and system management; tracked upcoming pre-orders and integrated into the store; distributed new products to store front.
Ticket Seller at Eagle Bank Arena
September 1, 2023 - Present
Customer service and payment processing; sold tickets and handled inquiries.
Game Host at Bond's Escape Room
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Hosted customers for escape rooms; reset rooms in a timely manner; scheduled bookings; handled payments.

Education

BA in Computer Game Design at Capitol Technology University
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
BA in Game Design at George Mason University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Computer Science (BA)
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Retail
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