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Hi, I'm Rhys Shurey, a passionate narrative game designer and writer with a background in media studies and digital cultures. I've been involved in various creative projects ranging from self-publishing a novel to designing and producing nonlinear narrative FMV games. I enjoy working collaboratively across a variety of art forms and tech, bringing emotional and cinematic storytelling to life. Currently based in Berlin, I bridge the worlds of academia and creative production, having lectured at Maastricht University and now contributing as a research associate at Technischer Universität Berlin. I love mentoring, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling, while also enjoying theater, improv, and game jams in my free time.…Hi, I'm Rhys Shurey, a passionate narrative game designer and writer with a background in media studies and digital cultures. I've been involved in various creative projects ranging from self-publishing a novel to designing and producing nonlinear narrative FMV games. I enjoy working collaboratively across a variety of art forms and tech, bringing emotional and cinematic storytelling to life. Currently based in Berlin, I bridge the worlds of academia and creative production, having lectured at Maastricht University and now contributing as a research associate at Technischer Universität Berlin. I love mentoring, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling, while also enjoying theater, improv, and game jams in my free time.

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Hi, I'm Rhys Shurey, a passionate narrative game designer and writer with a background in media studies and digital cultures. I've been involved in various creative projects ranging from self-publishing a novel to designing and producing nonlinear narrative FMV games. I enjoy working collaboratively across a variety of art forms and tech, bringing emotional and cinematic storytelling to life. Currently based in Berlin, I bridge the worlds of academia and creative production, having lectured at Maastricht University and now contributing as a research associate at Technischer Universität Berlin. I love mentoring, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling, while also enjoying theater, improv, and game jams in my free time.…Hi, I'm Rhys Shurey, a passionate narrative game designer and writer with a background in media studies and digital cultures. I've been involved in various creative projects ranging from self-publishing a novel to designing and producing nonlinear narrative FMV games. I enjoy working collaboratively across a variety of art forms and tech, bringing emotional and cinematic storytelling to life. Currently based in Berlin, I bridge the worlds of academia and creative production, having lectured at Maastricht University and now contributing as a research associate at Technischer Universität Berlin. I love mentoring, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling, while also enjoying theater, improv, and game jams in my free time.

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Hi, I’m Rhys Shurey, a passionate narrative game designer and writer with a background in media studies and digital cultures. I’ve been involved in various creative projects ranging from self-publishing a novel to designing and producing nonlinear narrative FMV games. I enjoy working collaboratively across a variety of art forms and tech, bringing emotional and cinematic storytelling to life.

Currently based in Berlin, I bridge the worlds of academia and creative production, having lectured at Maastricht University and now contributing as a research associate at Technischer Universität Berlin. I love mentoring, problem-solving, and continuously pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling, while also enjoying theater, improv, and game jams in my free time.

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Expert

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Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Research Associate at Technischer Universität Berlin

March 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Course coordinator and lecturer on topics including Media Studies, Politics, and Technology Ethics. Led the department’s flagship digital marketing campaign alongside research duties, including producing successful advertising campaigns and managing outsourced freelancers. Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams to meet tight deadlines, streamline workflows, and optimize operations. Organized and hosted multiple events, managed inventory and vendor communications, facilitated cross-functional teamwork, and gathered data and performance reviews to inform improvements. Managed projects with remote and hybrid teams using various digital tools such as Miro, ClickUp, Webex, and proprietary software for efficient task and resource delegation.

Research Associate | Technischer Universität Berlin at Technischer Universität Berlin

March 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Coordinated courses and lectured on media studies, politics, and technology ethics. Led the department's flagship digital marketing campaign, managing freelancers and ensuring successful project delivery. Collaborated in interdisciplinary teams to meet deadlines, streamline workflows, and organize events. Managed inventory and vendor communications. Utilized digital tools for project management and task delegation. Analyzed feedback to improve teaching and course content.

Junior Lecturer at Maastricht University

October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Taught subjects including digital literacy, design-thinking, cultural studies, and gender studies. Proposed and developed programme improvements and new courses. Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, including teaching, administration, and mentorship. Communicated complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders using problem-based teaching methods to foster collaborative problem-solving. Mentored and supervised students to enhance leadership and communication skills. Received excellent peer and student reviews highlighting diligence and communication abilities.

Junior Lecturer at Maastricht University

October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Taught digital literacy, design-thinking, cultural studies, and gender studies. Designed and pitched course improvements and new programmes. Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with high-quality grading, teaching, administration, and mentorship. Employed problem-based teaching methods to facilitate collaborative problem-solving. Mentored and supervised students, enhancing leadership skills and communication. Received excellent peer and student reviews for diligence and feedback.

PR Representative at Maastricht University

May 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Produced performance reports for the university’s marketing departments, evaluating social media strategies and suggesting improvements. Created and curated digital marketing content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Served as host and brand ambassador for live events, Q&A sessions, and Open Days, tailoring messaging to audience needs. Developed and implemented content strategies that successfully increased audience engagement and were adopted in subsequent years.

PR Representative at Maastricht University

May 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Produced performance reports for university marketing departments, evaluated social media strategies, and suggested improvements. Created and curated digital marketing content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Served as host and brand ambassador at live events, Q&As, and Open Days. Implemented new content strategies that increased audience engagement and were adopted in subsequent years.

Narrative Game Designer & Writer

January 1, 2015 - Present

Self-published novelist with an Australian noir-style mystery thriller titled 'Busted' in 2015. Collaborated in game jams, art exhibitions, short films, and documentaries. Designed, co-directed, and edited nonlinear-narrative FMV games including 'Vergissmeinnicht' and 'Bubbles in my head'. Acted as a TTRPG homebrew writer & DM focusing on emotional and comedic branching stories. Served as Lore Master for the Random_Kingdom collective, working on worldbuilding, PR copy, and prose for collaborative art residencies. Worked with cross-functional teams and developed mechanics for gamified events, LARPs, and performances. Also handled editing, writing, and QA consulting for collective's publications, ensuring quality and lore consistency. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity expertise and creative problem-solving skills. Experienced in interdisciplinary communication and rapid design iteration.

Narrative Game Designer & Writer at Freelance / Various Collaborations

January 1, 2015 - Present

Designed and wrote for nonlinear narrative FMV games, self-published a novel, collaborated in game jams, art exhibitions, short films, and documentaries. Roles included narrative design, co-direction, video editing, sound design, and writing for emotional and comedic branching stories. Created worldbuilding content and PR copy for collaborative art residencies. Edited and consulted to ensure quality and lore consistency. Worked with cross-functional teams to develop game mechanics for gamified events, LARPs, and performances. Utilized cultural sensitivity expertise to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.