QUENTIN WESTCOTT
Kenmore, WA 98028• 425.483.8393 • qwestcott@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To work as mission/level designer. Creating game play experiences, through story and scripted events, is my passion. Whether it's creating geometry and scripting events, or improving existing scenes.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & TOOLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEVEL DESIGN

• Developed new game components, game play and ideas consistent with the company's design philosophy.
• Generated level content from the ground up- from level maps made in Photoshop/Illustrator to creating 3d geometry and scripted sequences using the Unreal 3 Engine.
• Worked with programmers, artists, directors, and producers to develop the game with minimal supervision.
• Assembled and contributed design feedback on character classes and non-combat game play issues.
• Worked cross functionally with Producers, Developers, Testers, and QA to ensure excellent game play.

WRITING AND DOCUMENTATION

• Produced articulate design documentation detailing game play mechanics, mission walkthroughs, story-lines, interface design, and control systems for entire game.
• Created maps and diagrams to communicate design ideas to artists, producers and programmers.
• Edited and refocused design documentation as needed.
• Wrote dialog, voice lines and general story.
• Wrote detailed feedback for debugging purposes.
• Wrote backgrounds and gameplay for both pen and paper and miniatures-based RPG supplements.
• Communicated with customers and players to provide feedback to development teams as well as to assist in general customer service duties.

MANAGERIAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS

• Owned and operated a small private business for over 10 years, concentrating on selling Pen and Paper RPGs, Miniatures RPGs, Comic Books and commissioned art.
• Familiar with both California and Washington small business tax law.
• Experienced at handling communications and troubleshooting difficulties with large and small distributors.
• Experienced at handling customer service, both in-person, over the phone as well as through email.
• Lead Design experience: holding the vision of the game, making decisions about overall gameplay and game mechanics.
• Lead Design experience: mentoring and guiding direct reports to achieve maximum efficiency and speed in designing and creating assets for game.

ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Provided layout, design and hand-drawn art for a long-running fan magazine focusing on gaming in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
• Provided hand-drawn art for pen and paper and miniatures-based game manuals.

SHIPPED TITLES

Armed & Dangerous - 3rd person Action for the PC & XBOX
Star Wars Galaxies – Massively Multiplayer Online RPG for the PC
Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb – 3rd person Action/Adventure for the PS2, XBOX & PC
Jedi Starfighter – Action/Arcade for the PS2, XBOX, and PC
Escape from Monkey Island – 3rd person Adventure for PC & PS2

UNRELEASED TITLES

Dark Void – 3rd Person Action for the PC, XBOX360, PS3 (Scheduled for Fall 2009)
Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure – 3rd Person Stealth/Action for the PC, XBOX360, PS2, PSP
ISO – 1st Person Stealth/Action for the PC & XBOX

EMPLOYMENT

Airtight Games – Redmond, WA                                  10/06 – 8/08
iBase Entertainment – Bellevue, WA                            6/06 – 9/06
Signature Devices – Redwood City, CA (Freelance)     4/04 – 6/06
LucasArts – San Rafael, CA                                           11/99 – 3/04

EDUCATION

2006        Certificate of Photoshop Mastery           Santa Rosa Junior College
1993        Bachelor of Fine Arts                            Dominican University of San Rafael

References available upon request