
Resume

Alex Vaucrosson Game Designer
PROFILE
RELEVANT PROJECTS
EDUCATION
RELEVANT INTERESTS
RELEVANT SKILLS
TOOLS
CONTACT
♦ Agile Game Development
♦ Systemic Design Thinking
♦ Creative Problem Solving
♦ Group Facilitation
♦ Clear Communication
♦ Adapting
♦ Inclusivity
♦ Collaborating
♦ Contingent Planning
♦ Feedback Evaluation
♦ Play-testing Analysis
♦ Unity Engine
♦ Unreal Engine
♦ C# Programming
♦ Divinity: Original Sin 2
♦ Dungeons and Dragons
Manage several campaigns
♦ Other TTRPGs
like Mage: The Asension
♦ Magic: The Gathering
♦ Dragon age, Fable, etc.
Game Designer experienced with rigorous iterative playtesting. Firm understanding of the agile game production pipeline. Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for improving games.
The Knight Arcanist - D&D 5E CUSTOM CLASS DOC 2017 - 2018
♦ Created 14 page document about a custom class designed to operate within Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition system
♦ Class fulfills a unique role without undermining preexisting classes
Spellbound Showdown - DECK-BUILDING GAME Summer 2019
♦ Developed modular deck-building card game
♦ Attended weekly meetings with team of 3 to discuss next steps towards publishing
♦ Designed card game with modularity in mind for replayability and emergence
♦ Performed public play-tests and made changes to game mechanics accordingly
Chaos Surge - CO-OP/STRATEGY BOARD GAME Spring 2019
♦ Shortlisted by guest judges from Ubisoft during week long design challenge
♦ Analyzed Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to design a board game around its core mechanic
♦ Evoked feeling of discovery by using rogue-like elements and hidden information
♦ Incorporated gameplay mechanics that encourage cooperative play, accommodating games consisting of 2-4 player
ApoCatlypse - ARCADE/FPS/ALT CONTROLLER Fall 2018
♦ Iterated upon game pacing for flow state and functionality of alternative controls using feedback from play-tests
♦ Managed a team of 6 and maintained realistic design goals, checkpoints, and contingencies
♦ Guided design process to ensure the full collaboration and engagement of a diverse team
Honours Bachelor of Game Design 2017-2021
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
3D Animation, College Diploma 2011-2012
Herzing College,Toronto, ON
Honours Academic Achievement Award