My Resume

1. BENJAMIN HONG
GAME DESIGNER | benhongdesign.squarespace.com
Provo, UT 84604 | (801) 691-4350 | benjaminh4843@gmail.com
PROFILE
As a life-long game enthusiast and a game designer for multiple productions, I understand how to
work with a diverse team and foster a safe, analytical, and innovative environment. I have confidence in
my ability as a game designer to “Follow the Fun” to create a unique and joyful player experience.
EXPERIENCE
Director, Designer, Producer, Artist - Rift Wranglers Video Game (Senior Capstone)
2021 ~ IN PRODUCTION
● Lead designer for a unique fighting game combat system and 2 distinct champions
● Directing each version of the game to be consistent with desired target experience
● Managing production schedule to hit critical deadlines for a team of 6 individuals
Designer, Producer, Director, Artist - Dungeon Divers Video Game (BYU Center of Animation)
2019 - 2020
● Designed the target experience, weapons system, and level
● Managed tight production schedule for 20+ artists, programmers, and designers
● Revived and shipped a game that was slated to be scrapped
● Oversaw and contributed to the creation of assets for the game by utilizing a variety of
techniques: modular kits, trim sheets, high poly baking, vertex painting, etc.
Designer, Artist - Avast Ye Video Game (BYU Center of Animation)
2018 - 2019
● Helped Design combat systems as well as the level
● Created art assets and small UI elements
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University | Provo UT
Department of Design Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation | Marriott School of Business - Business Minor
August 2018 - Winter 2022 (expected)
Related Coursework: game design, video game production, film production, 3d modeling,
lighting, compositing, rendering, editing, and surfacing.
ACCOLADES & FAVORITE GAMES
The Rookies - Game of the Year PC & Console Finalists: Dungeon Brawlers (Lead Designer)
Intel University Game Showcase - Best Gameplay and Visuals: Avast Ye (Designer and Artist) |
Guilty Gear: Strive (Celestial Rank), League of Legends (Diamond+ Seasons 3,4,5,6,7,9,11),
Valorant (Immortal - Beta, Diamond+ acts 1,2,3), Counter Strike: Global Offensive (Global Elite) |
Dark Souls, Path of Exile, Dragon Age: Origins, Katana Zero, Radiata Stories, Super Mario Odyssey