Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Born in a Nintendo cauldron (the same day Gameboy was released) marinated in Zelda sauce, sprinkled with Deus Ex and Fallout spices, I turned my passion into a profession!

Game / UX Designer and project manager for 7 years, I have worked on both major productions at Gameloft (Despicable Me, Asphalt racing), in virtual reality (SmartVR and SpoonAI) and on mobile games & serious games productions (Metidia).

I have acquired specific skills in gamification, virtual reality, UX / UI, Mobile and particularly Hyper-Casual, project management which I would be delighted to share with you!

As a creator and player of video games, I always design games with the credo: "The simpler the better."

From UX/UI to gameplay, a game must be playable by everyone & for everyone to provide an immediate fun experience! The first steps are crucial as they must keep the player active and engaged throughout their game session. This is the biggest challenge, and that's why I try to achieve this goal in the companies I've worked with over the past few years.

Simpler does not mean easier, as it requires a keen eye on user progression, balancing, player journey, and game feel!

Having the pleasure of being able to discuss projects and your expectations earlier, I remain available to talk about it on-site or by phone.

See you soon,

William Gauthier

Languages

Spanish
Basic
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Nanotribe / Zynga
Lead Game Designer
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
January 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)
Berlin, Germany
After 1 year as a Freelance Senior Game Designer at Nanotribe, I am delighted to join the studio in Berlin as Lead Game Designer, where my main responsibilities are:

💡 Create, design, and optimize the gameplay experience (3C, Gameloop, LD,).
- Assist / Create the production pipeline for 4 teams of 3 (1 Game Designer, 1 Developer, 1 Game Artist).
- Generate new game ideas on a daily basis
- Implement and create levels & UI in Unity. Place assets provided by the artist / developer.
- Adjust / Balance public values to make the game experience as enjoyable and understandable as possible.
- Analyze KPIs and suggest improvements accordingly. Use Business Developer to study the soft launch of the campaign and sort metrics: CPI, CTR, CPM, Installs, etc.

🤝 Management & Mentoring
- Build the production pipeline for all prototypes and live games.
- Lead and assist 3 teams simultaneously (1 Game Designer, 1 Sr Game Artist, 1 Sr Gameplay Developer)
- Create 3 wikis for the company using Notion:
- Arrow Fest: explain game evolution, A/B tests, successes, and failures.
- Company: Explain the roles of each member, organization, history of game types by explaining what worked and what didn't, ID & Pswd to make everyone's life easier.
- Berlin: Gather all necessary information for newcomers before and after their arrival in Germany, all necessary paperwork and procedures. List all possible accommodation and transportation options.
- Mentor and assist other Junior Game Designers in their daily work.
- Create a project from scratch in Trello, sketch the UI, provide references, explain the game loop, gameplay - anything that could help the team producing the game.

📊 Provide features to optimize retention and monetization.
- Upon request, create a monetization system: Shop, IAP, Daily Reward - level that could be implemented in a future soft launch to increase retention.
- Study new monetization trends and prepare documentation regarding hybrid and Deep Casual games.
Unity 3D Project Management Game Design User Experience Design Mobile Development
Ubisoft International
Game Designer
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
August 2020 - Today (5 years and 10 months)
Paris, France
• Create and optimize the game experience (3C, Gameloop, LD)
• Provide features to optimize retention and monetization
• Analyze KPIs and propose improvements accordingly
• Present new game concepts and ideas on a weekly basis
Game Design Business Analysis
FUSION JEUNESSE
Project Officer & Coordinator
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
November 2019 - Today (6 years and 6 months)
Paris, France
• Design courses and project follow-up for 1 middle school and 4 high schools
• Manage relationships with institutions and Ubisoft mentors
• Improve communication, work documents, and management at Fusion Jeunesse
• Organize events throughout the year
• Create games on Construct 3