Hi, I'm Jayden Chung, a passionate Computer Science student specializing in Game Design at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I love leading projects that bring creative game ideas to life, working closely with diverse teams to ensure smooth production and engaging gameplay. With hands-on experience in both game development and marketing, I thrive on turning concepts into polished and fun experiences. Outside of academics, I've proudly led teams to success in hackathons and contributed to indie game projects, balancing both design and technical aspects. I'm excited to continue growing in game design and production, always eager to learn and collaborate in the gaming industry.

Jayden Chung

Hi, I'm Jayden Chung, a passionate Computer Science student specializing in Game Design at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I love leading projects that bring creative game ideas to life, working closely with diverse teams to ensure smooth production and engaging gameplay. With hands-on experience in both game development and marketing, I thrive on turning concepts into polished and fun experiences. Outside of academics, I've proudly led teams to success in hackathons and contributed to indie game projects, balancing both design and technical aspects. I'm excited to continue growing in game design and production, always eager to learn and collaborate in the gaming industry.

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Hi, I’m Jayden Chung, a passionate Computer Science student specializing in Game Design at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I love leading projects that bring creative game ideas to life, working closely with diverse teams to ensure smooth production and engaging gameplay. With hands-on experience in both game development and marketing, I thrive on turning concepts into polished and fun experiences.

Outside of academics, I’ve proudly led teams to success in hackathons and contributed to indie game projects, balancing both design and technical aspects. I’m excited to continue growing in game design and production, always eager to learn and collaborate in the gaming industry.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Publisher & Market Coordinator at Ye Guild Clerk! — Video Game
May 1, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Managed milestone planning and internal deadlines to maintain production flow and deliver projects on schedule. Facilitated collaboration between Code, Art, and Design departments by ensuring consistent pipeline integration across all game systems. Oversaw marketing strategy including media outreach and managing a social media team that generated 500+ Steam wishlists in one month. Published and designed the Steam page, overseeing build submissions, and compliance with technical requirements.
Mock Studio Game Developer at Game Design & Art Collaboration (GDA) – UCSC
September 1, 2024 - June 26, 2025
Worked in GDA’s mock studio, a simulation of a professional development environment, applying real-world production workflows to build and ship a fully developed game in one year. Designed player-AI interaction systems and conditional behaviors for 'Well Witches', GDA’s game of 2025. Coordinated task delegation and milestone tracking while assisting with scope management for the dev team.
Technology Senior Intern at Tenants Law Firm
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Bridged communication between software engineering and legal interns to deliver effective document automation solutions. Improved the Tenants Lawfirm website SEO by optimizing content structure and keyword usage. Leveraged Google Analytics to increase website traffic and conduct competitive analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of California, Santa Cruz
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment

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