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Hi, I’m Austin Gillman, a Level & Game Designer based in Newport Beach, CA. I hold a Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design & Development from Long Island University and specialize in shaping gameplay, crafting 3D animations, and weaving compelling narratives that draw players in. I currently contribute as a Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intricate levels and mini-games, align roadmaps, and reduce technical debt while ensuring seamless integration of game elements. My background includes Unity-based development for 2D and 3D levels, plus hands-on experience in cross-team collaboration across development and operations.…Hi, I’m Austin Gillman, a Level & Game Designer based in Newport Beach, CA. I hold a Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design & Development from Long Island University and specialize in shaping gameplay, crafting 3D animations, and weaving compelling narratives that draw players in. I currently contribute as a Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intricate levels and mini-games, align roadmaps, and reduce technical debt while ensuring seamless integration of game elements. My background includes Unity-based development for 2D and 3D levels, plus hands-on experience in cross-team collaboration across development and operations.

Austin Gillman

Game Designer, Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Austin Gillman, a Level & Game Designer based in Newport Beach, CA. I hold a Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design & Development from Long Island University and specialize in shaping gameplay, crafting 3D animations, and weaving compelling narratives that draw players in. I currently contribute as a Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intricate levels and mini-games, align roadmaps, and reduce technical debt while ensuring seamless integration of game elements. My background includes Unity-based development for 2D and 3D levels, plus hands-on experience in cross-team collaboration across development and operations.…Hi, I’m Austin Gillman, a Level & Game Designer based in Newport Beach, CA. I hold a Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design & Development from Long Island University and specialize in shaping gameplay, crafting 3D animations, and weaving compelling narratives that draw players in. I currently contribute as a Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intricate levels and mini-games, align roadmaps, and reduce technical debt while ensuring seamless integration of game elements. My background includes Unity-based development for 2D and 3D levels, plus hands-on experience in cross-team collaboration across development and operations.

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Hi, I’m Austin Gillman, a Level & Game Designer based in Newport Beach, CA. I hold a Bachelor’s in Digital Game Design & Development from Long Island University and specialize in shaping gameplay, crafting 3D animations, and weaving compelling narratives that draw players in.

I currently contribute as a Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intricate levels and mini-games, align roadmaps, and reduce technical debt while ensuring seamless integration of game elements. My background includes Unity-based development for 2D and 3D levels, plus hands-on experience in cross-team collaboration across development and operations.

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English

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Work Experience

Level & Game Designer at Dragon Fruits Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and implemented engaging mini games to enhance player experience and crafted intricate levels to immerse players in a story-driven narrative. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of game elements and aligned development with storytelling goals. Contributed to roadmap planning and feature ideation, emphasizing player engagement and iterative design. Leveraged Unity to prototype and refine level layouts, pacing, and gameplay systems, while maintaining clear documentation for production pipelines.

Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health

September 1, 2017 - Present

Strategized with management to optimize prescription filling time, analyzing order volume to increase efficiency by 20% during staffing shortages. Provided accurate results by understanding prescription information and collaborating with pharmacists for patient feedback. Trained staff on POS systems to improve teamwork and technical knowledge for timely prescription processing.

Level & Game Designer at Black Elixir Games

May 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022

Established a roadmap for developers to align organizational goals, reducing technical debt and streamlining development processes. Improved cross communication between development and operations, eliminating siloing and enhancing team dynamics. Created levels in Unity for 2D and 3D designs, facilitating storytelling and enhancing gameplay experience.