https://youtu.be/H-7lCCOlUCM

I lead a small team of level designers to each create a level in order to showcase a number of game modes as part of our multiplayer milestone. The goal was to create multiplayer maps with approximately 90% reuse of existing assets from the single player campaign whilst maintaining a unique look between maps.

This being my first time in a leadership role, I chose to lead by example and worked in staggered development phases. I started the process by building a prototype level to set the desired quality bar and define metrics for the project. Once the prototype was completed, I coached and mentored level designers to match or exceed the quality of the prototype.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of level designers to create multiplayer arenas supporting multiple game modes
• Working closely with artists to achieve scripted in-engine cutscenes and set pieces
• Designing and scripting a single player campaign prototype
• Point of contact for engine and technology troubleshooting

As well as leading the multiplayer level design, I worked with several artists to create a campaign pitch for a proposed expansion or downloadable content pack. I designed and implemented a small prototype illustrating an alternate setting for the game (Egypt), along with some new mechanics.

https://youtu.be/K9RfyfRxL3s

Before the project was shelved, I had worked on a handful of multiplayer levels in various stages of completion; these ranged from blockout layouts to dressed, fully textured levels. The Egypt campaign prototype was one of the last levels to be worked on, and was in development for roughly 6 weeks.

Codename: Kingdoms ultimately went through a number of studios and design direction changes. It was eventually released as a third person action title for Xbox One, under the title, “Ryse: Son of Rome”.