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I'm a versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across game design, community leadership, and marketing, complemented by recent public-sector work in community safety and education. I excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver initiatives from concept to delivery, translating ideas into engaging experiences and measurable outcomes. I thrive in high-pressure environments with strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach. I’m passionate about building teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and communicating confidently with diverse audiences to drive growth and impact.…I'm a versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across game design, community leadership, and marketing, complemented by recent public-sector work in community safety and education. I excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver initiatives from concept to delivery, translating ideas into engaging experiences and measurable outcomes. I thrive in high-pressure environments with strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach. I’m passionate about building teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and communicating confidently with diverse audiences to drive growth and impact.

Stephen Benedetti

Game Designer, Game Developer, Community Manager, +2

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I'm a versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across game design, community leadership, and marketing, complemented by recent public-sector work in community safety and education. I excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver initiatives from concept to delivery, translating ideas into engaging experiences and measurable outcomes. I thrive in high-pressure environments with strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach. I’m passionate about building teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and communicating confidently with diverse audiences to drive growth and impact.…I'm a versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across game design, community leadership, and marketing, complemented by recent public-sector work in community safety and education. I excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver initiatives from concept to delivery, translating ideas into engaging experiences and measurable outcomes. I thrive in high-pressure environments with strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach. I’m passionate about building teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and communicating confidently with diverse audiences to drive growth and impact.

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I’m a versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across game design, community leadership, and marketing, complemented by recent public-sector work in community safety and education. I excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver initiatives from concept to delivery, translating ideas into engaging experiences and measurable outcomes.

I thrive in high-pressure environments with strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a people-first approach. I’m passionate about building teams, shaping go-to-market strategies, and communicating confidently with diverse audiences to drive growth and impact.

Skills

Game Design

Presentation Design

Copywriting

Experience Level

Game Design

Expert

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Community Manager at Aquila Interactive

June 1, 2025 - Present

Lead community management across multiple titles, including Kickstarter-backed Gilded Destiny, Global Magnates, and Carthage: Bellum Punicum. Own all official Aquila Interactive community channels, driving growth, engagement, and consistent brand voice. Create and deliver social-first content, announcements, trailers, and livestreams in collaboration with internal and external teams. Develop community strategies, branding, and creative ideas to expand reach and support game launches. Analyse and report on KPIs, sentiment, and growth to inform ongoing strategy. Contribute beyond the community in a startup environment, supporting marketing, PR, competitions, and third-party project management.

Community Safety Advocate at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Deliver preventative fire safety education through Home Fire Safety Visits, workshops, talks, and courses. Plan and coordinate internal and external community events for large audiences. Collaborate with community-led partners, including local councils and support organisations, to extend reach and impact. Support vulnerable individuals and groups through tailored safety advice and engagement.

Fire Reach Facilitator at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Delivered structured training programmes to young people aged 11–18 covering fire safety, basic life support, road traffic collisions, and antisocial behaviour. Facilitated learning through presentations, VR, practical drill-ground activities, and group challenges. Encouraged teamwork, confidence, and life skills development. Led weekly award presentations for families and guardians, issuing recognised certificates.

Associate Games Designer at Rockstar North

August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Contributed to the development of Grand Theft Auto VI, focusing on player flow, pacing, and overall experience. Worked closely with design, UI/UX, and multiple development disciplines to align gameplay feel with creative vision. Provided iterative feedback to enhance usability, clarity, and player enjoyment.

Community Manager at TT Games

October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Led community management for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Developed and executed a full community reactivation strategy following a two-year silence. Managed communication plans across internal teams and licensors, including WarnerMedia, LEGO, and Lucasfilm. Supported the creation of social assets, messaging, trailers, developer diaries, and internal video content. Planned and delivered large-scale internal milestone events, handling technical setup and interactive programming post-COVID.

Senior Community Manager at Frontier Developments

June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021

Led community strategy for F1 Manager 2022 and supported Elite Dangerous and the Odyssey update. Built and scaled community team processes aligned with go-to-market strategies. Acted as key liaison between players and development teams. Organised charity streams, Pride events, in-person community meetups, and internal stakeholder updates.

Associate Marketing Manager at Blazing Griffin

September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

Overseeing marketing for Games, Pictures, PostProduction, and the brand. Owned social media strategy, asset implementation, community engagement, and events management. Successfully launched two games showcased at EGX. Planned and delivered a high-profile film premiere for Anna and the Apocalypse, including live events, experiential marketing, and city-wide promotion.