Hello, I am Jackson Almaden, I am a recent graduate from DigiPen Institute of technology. I have a strong passion for game development. I enjoy designing and implementing mechanic, systems, behaviors, and generative solutions. I am also a capable Project Manager/ Game Producer. I have released a student game on steam with a cross disciplinary team of 20 individuals. Outside of game development I have 8 years of management experience and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. If you have any questions feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

Jackson Almaden

Hello, I am Jackson Almaden, I am a recent graduate from DigiPen Institute of technology. I have a strong passion for game development. I enjoy designing and implementing mechanic, systems, behaviors, and generative solutions. I am also a capable Project Manager/ Game Producer. I have released a student game on steam with a cross disciplinary team of 20 individuals. Outside of game development I have 8 years of management experience and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. If you have any questions feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

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Hello,

I am Jackson Almaden, I am a recent graduate from DigiPen Institute of technology. I have a strong passion for game development. I enjoy designing and implementing mechanic, systems, behaviors, and generative solutions. I am also a capable Project Manager/ Game Producer. I have released a student game on steam with a cross disciplinary team of 20 individuals. Outside of game development I have 8 years of management experience and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. If you have any questions feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

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Work Experience

Art Portfolio Manager at DigiPen
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Built automated Excel tools to track progress for 70+ artists; Scoped portfolio projects and facilitated planning meetings; Applied metric-based prioritization for sprint planning and backlog grooming.
Student Staff Production Lead at Open World
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed and facilitated recurring activities for approximately 200 participants; Built schedules and planning documentation across 10+ weekly programs; Identified production risks and adjusted workflows to prevent delays.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science and Game Design at DigiPen Institute of Technology
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment