Freelance Games Dev Production and Leadership
About Me
Games dev production and leadership support for your studio. Taking care of business while you create.
My Experience
I started my production career in the events industry before moving into creative agencies and then the video games industry in 2019.
I started my video games journey at Mediatonic, an Epic Games studio, working on first Murder by Numbers then on Fall Guys. Following that, I was at Interior Night and Formation Games, both in senior production roles at these indie studios.
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I take particular pride in shaping studio culture and working practices in any role I take. Applying my events and agency experience of delivering to hard deadlines, I ensure that velocity is maintained without unrealistic expectations and without sacrificing team health.
My biggest learning opportunity came as I worked with the C-suite team at Formation Games. Working with them has honed my ability to speak hard truths with kindness and sharpened my prioritisation and decision-making skills. This executive leadership experience has been invaluable, providing me with scope to support studios with strategy right the way through to delivery and execution.
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The best tool I have in my repertoire is my ability to connect with people - from internal stakeholders to external partners and clients. I regularly deal with a wide gamut of people of different levels of seniority as well as those with different working styles. I also volunteer as a production mentor for Limit Break, focusing mainly on newcomers to the Production discipline and to the games industry.
Who I Support
I make a great resource for people who:
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Get carried away with too many ideas
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Need meaningful deadlines to focus
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Find it hard to resist scope creep
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Want to focus on their craft, but have other business needs pulling them away
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Have difficulty remaining objective when working on their area of passion
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Want to find more efficient or comfortable ways of working
How I Assist
My approach involves really getting to know what drives you and your studio - starting with your values and beliefs. I will ask deep questions about what challenges you, your studio and product face to better understand what you need help with. Once I have a thorough understanding of your ambitions and roadblocks, I can develop personalised strategies to address the unique needs of your studio. By offering mentorship, project guidance, and business support, I empower you to overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable growth.
Benefits for You
Partnering with me means gaining access to valuable insights, industry best practices, and a reliable ally in your journey towards game development success. Together, we can elevate your studio's capabilities and establish a strong foothold in the competitive gaming market.