Hi, I'm Logan K. Girard, a passionate and experienced Game Designer specializing in Unreal Engine 5. With a B.S. in Game Design and over 5 years of experience, I enjoy crafting engaging gameplay systems, immersive environments, and intuitive user interfaces that put players front and center. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and love integrating player feedback to polish games and achieve technical excellence. Beyond design, I bring hands-on skills in Blueprint scripting, cinematic camera systems, and audio design, along with experience testing AAA game betas and leading development teams. I'm excited to contribute my creative problem-solving and production-ready skills to innovative studios that value immersive and dynamic gameplay experiences.

Logan K. Girard

Hi, I'm Logan K. Girard, a passionate and experienced Game Designer specializing in Unreal Engine 5. With a B.S. in Game Design and over 5 years of experience, I enjoy crafting engaging gameplay systems, immersive environments, and intuitive user interfaces that put players front and center. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and love integrating player feedback to polish games and achieve technical excellence. Beyond design, I bring hands-on skills in Blueprint scripting, cinematic camera systems, and audio design, along with experience testing AAA game betas and leading development teams. I'm excited to contribute my creative problem-solving and production-ready skills to innovative studios that value immersive and dynamic gameplay experiences.

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Hi, I’m Logan K. Girard, a passionate and experienced Game Designer specializing in Unreal Engine 5. With a B.S. in Game Design and over 5 years of experience, I enjoy crafting engaging gameplay systems, immersive environments, and intuitive user interfaces that put players front and center. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams and love integrating player feedback to polish games and achieve technical excellence.

Beyond design, I bring hands-on skills in Blueprint scripting, cinematic camera systems, and audio design, along with experience testing AAA game betas and leading development teams. I’m excited to contribute my creative problem-solving and production-ready skills to innovative studios that value immersive and dynamic gameplay experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Game Designer & QA Tester (Beta Phase) at Tripwire Interactive
December 31, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Tested pre-release gameplay systems and collaborated with design and QA teams to identify core design flaws, balance issues, and mechanical exploits. Logged over 100 high-quality, reproducible bug reports and gameplay notes in Jira and Confluence. Proposed gameplay refinements for enemy AI and leveling systems, several of which were integrated into shipping beta builds. Gained cross-functional exposure to studio QA pipelines, sprint iteration, and live balancing.
Crew Lead at AMC Theatres
December 31, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Managed front-of-house teams and AV systems in a high-volume environment, ensuring smooth experiences under pressure. Translated leadership experience into Agile collaboration, milestone planning, and conflict resolution for dev teams. Maintained projection, audio, and system equipment, mirroring real-time troubleshooting in engine environments.
Scare Actor (Seasonal) at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
December 31, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Performed in immersive horror scenarios, using timing, atmosphere, and audience psychology to craft emotional engagement. Experience directly informs horror and tension-based level design, soundscapes, and scripted events in interactive media. Contributed to environmental storytelling through performance and physical interaction.

Education

B.S. in Game Design at Full Sail University
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
S.S. in Game Development & Multimedia Design at Hillsborough Community College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

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Industry Experience

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