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Tianrui Zhang - GAME DESIGNER in California, United States

Tianrui Zhang

Mid-Level Game Level/System Designer specializing in gameplay systems and balancing

ByteyArtCenter College of DesignCalifornia, United States3 Years ExperienceMid LevelWorks On-Site

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Experience

GAME DESIGNERBytey · Aug 2024 – Present
GAME DESIGNERWraped Worlds · May 2023 – Mar 2024
LEVEL DESIGN INTERNNetEase Games · Jun 2022 – Aug 2022internship
COMBAT DESIGN INTERNNetEase Games · Jul 2021 – Sep 2021internship
GAME DIRECTOR / GAME DESIGN LEADArtCenter College of Design · Jan 2023 – Apr 2024
SYSTEM DESIGNERBytey · Aug 2024 – Present

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Education

ArtCenter College of Designbachelor, Game Design (2024)

Awards

  • GDC 2024 - Alternative Controller Awards (Chu Mo)
  • Indiecade 2023 – Live Action Award (Chu Mo)

Languages

English

Certifications

ISTQB Foundation LevelISTQB - Game Testing

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Tianrui ZhangMid-Level Game Level/System Designer specializing in gameplay systems and balancing