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I'm a Senior Level Designer with 10+ years of experience in AAA and indie development. I enjoy building open-world, linear, co-op and multiplayer content with a strong foundation in Game Design & Systems Programming. I have an advanced understanding of software frameworks including Unreal Engine, Blueprint Communication, Multiplayer Programming, Networking & Replication. I design unique and engaging gameplay experiences that put Gameplay and Player experience first, while ensuring data is well-structured, organized and optimized for smooth production cycles.…I'm a Senior Level Designer with 10+ years of experience in AAA and indie development. I enjoy building open-world, linear, co-op and multiplayer content with a strong foundation in Game Design & Systems Programming. I have an advanced understanding of software frameworks including Unreal Engine, Blueprint Communication, Multiplayer Programming, Networking & Replication. I design unique and engaging gameplay experiences that put Gameplay and Player experience first, while ensuring data is well-structured, organized and optimized for smooth production cycles.

Will Howie

Game Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +1

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I'm a Senior Level Designer with 10+ years of experience in AAA and indie development. I enjoy building open-world, linear, co-op and multiplayer content with a strong foundation in Game Design & Systems Programming. I have an advanced understanding of software frameworks including Unreal Engine, Blueprint Communication, Multiplayer Programming, Networking & Replication. I design unique and engaging gameplay experiences that put Gameplay and Player experience first, while ensuring data is well-structured, organized and optimized for smooth production cycles.…I'm a Senior Level Designer with 10+ years of experience in AAA and indie development. I enjoy building open-world, linear, co-op and multiplayer content with a strong foundation in Game Design & Systems Programming. I have an advanced understanding of software frameworks including Unreal Engine, Blueprint Communication, Multiplayer Programming, Networking & Replication. I design unique and engaging gameplay experiences that put Gameplay and Player experience first, while ensuring data is well-structured, organized and optimized for smooth production cycles.

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I’m a Senior Level Designer with 10+ years of experience in AAA and indie development. I enjoy building open-world, linear, co-op and multiplayer content with a strong foundation in Game Design & Systems Programming.
I have an advanced understanding of software frameworks including Unreal Engine, Blueprint Communication, Multiplayer Programming, Networking & Replication. I design unique and engaging gameplay experiences that put Gameplay and Player experience first, while ensuring data is well-structured, organized and optimized for smooth production cycles.

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Work Experience

Open World Level Designer at Ubisoft Toronto

June 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025

Shipped 6 AAA titles with a focus on open-world design, objective layout, player flow and pacing, environmental storytelling, and pacing.

Senior & Lead Level Designer, Worlds Creator at The Bornless

July 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025

Led level design efforts and co-created game worlds for The Bornless, a multiplayer FPS built in Unreal Engine; created diverse levels and locations from scratch with emphasis on balance and gameplay.

Founder, Game Creator at AC Syndicate

June 1, 2019 - Present

Creator of BvB: Burglar vs Brats, a team-based multiplayer game built in Unreal Engine; designed and constructed all parts of an Unreal Engine multiplayer game including components, actors, characters, locations, UI, and core gameplay systems.

Open World Level Designer at Ubisoft Toronto

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019

Designed and implemented open-world locations across AAA titles, environmental and logic-driven encounters through research, scripting, and iterative testing, resulting in unique, balanced, highly readable, and engaging player experiences.

Founder / Lead Designer / Technical Designer at Howie Games

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Led a small indie team to build a multiplayer project from initial concepts to a playable prototype. Designed and programmed core systems, player-to-player interactions, gameplay, UX and networking systems within Unreal Engine.

Systems Programmer & UX Designer at Quantum Capture

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Contributed to an established commercial interactive system by learning the existing codebase, improving functionality and implementing UX design improvements, resolving defects—leading to improved usability, stability and overall product quality.

Senior / Lead Level Designer & Worlds Co-Creator at Cathedral Studios

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Led the design of high-fidelity environments by researching, planning, implementing and iterating, while coordinating with cross-discipline teams to deliver consistent, user-focused and polished environments and experiences.