Contract Regional Writer at Paradox

Researched, wrote, and implemented content in an in-house engine for an unannounced project (NDA). Partnered cross-functionally to align narrative with gameplay loops. Iterated on narrative content based on playtesting and design feedback.

Development: Narrative design and technical narrative design, UI/UX design, and programming (Unity C#). Project management: Manage pipelines and sprints (Agile, Kanban), update progress with stakeholders. Promotional content: Editing and creating trailers and other promotional content using Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop. Achievement: Funded and incubated by NYU Game Center Incubator, PlayNYC 2024, MAGFest 2025 (55% play-to-wishlist conversion), AwesomeCon 2025, BAFTA 2025 Best Student Game nominee, awarded silver at 2025 International Serious Play.

Programming Committee Member at Narra Scope

Collaborate with the chairs and other committees to curate talks, panels, and events for narrative designers. Assist in evaluating speaker submissions and shaping the overall program schedule. Support communication with selected speakers and coordinate session logistics.

Video Game Writer / Narrative Designer at Dolphin

Co-wrote scripts (dialogue, tutorial texts, etc.) of eight scenarios and structured game narrative that celebrated freshman experiences at NYU; bridged communication across writers, artists, and developers to translate artistic intent into actionable tasks for development; advised developers on cultural insights to ensure accurate and respectful representation of Chinese stories.

Creative Production Intern at Alibaba Pictures

Supported writing and proofreading screenplays for corporate production approval; brainstormed, researched, and pitched two stories per week; communicated across departments for a better development pipeline and productivity during and pre-production; translated English screenplays to Simplified Chinese for producers.