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Roy S.

Roy S.

Toronto, Canada
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Game Director / Creative Director

In over 15 years I acquired vast knowledge in the field of game design and development. I worked on all game genres, types and platforms. I had the pleasure to lead teams of all sizes from 5 up to and over 100 people, as Game Director, Creative Director and Lead Game Designer. I worked intimately with most 3D game engines like CryEngine3, Unity3D and Unreal4. I created game maps, rules, designs, narratives, characters, cutscenes, stories, storyboards, blockouts, whiteboxes and worked with full teams to make sure the end product is the best it can be. I worked on large state-of-the-art games and tight budgeted projects where efficiency is the name of the game, with more then 30 successful game projects completed. From creating the concept, story, lore, characters and dialogues, to hiring the whole team including game designers, artists (2D, 3D and Animators) and programmers (client and server side), and lead them through the entire game development process from concept, to prototype, to production and beta version, and finally launch of the game. I also direct all outside contractors like sound designers, composers, voice actors and video editors. I'm usually in-charge of the entire game budget, including all salaries, bonuses and other expenses, making sure the entire game is delivered from conception to launch in the most efficient way possible onto all platforms and in all genres - to a financial success.
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 May 16, 2022 - Jul 8, 2022

"Roy is a pleasant to work with and a true knowledgable person. has strong communication skills and always deliver with a smile. Thanks Roy!"

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Jan 21, 2022

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Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 24, 2019 - Oct 16, 2020
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 2, 2019 - Sep 15, 2019

"Roy was extremely responsive. He is very personable and a fountain of knowledge. I was lucky to have the benefit of his knowledge."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 28, 2019 - Sep 9, 2019

"Extremely talented freelancer who has written amazing articles for us. The quality of the work was excellent, and Roy's communication was behind words. Roy was always willing to revise the articles according to our needs, and we really enjoyed communicating with him throughout the project. Second to none freelancer - A++++++++++"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Feb 11, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019

"very knowledgeable, very expert, very creative, easy to talk to and learn from. would definitely work with again"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 3, 2019

"I really enjoyed working with Roy! He is an expert in his field and was very responsive throughout the project. He completed the job on time, and even repeated some tasks. I would love to work with Roy in the future!"

Private earnings
Rating is 4.85 out of 5.
4.85 Apr 4, 2016 - Apr 29, 2019

"I cannot speak highly enough of Roy. I went searching for a level designer. Instead, I found a co-leader and mentor. He went on and redid how we did project management, designed the plot and a lot of the gameplay, helped interview new team members, and set both the art and sound direction and gave feedback to the artists. Most importantly, he taught me how to lead. The project is on a track to success right now, and I owe a lot of it to Roy."

Private earnings
Mar 6, 2019 - Apr 4, 2019

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Private earnings

Portfolio

Nemesis AP Bullet Promotional Video
Creative Writing for Freelancers Webinar
Creative Writing for Freelancers Webinar
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Roy S.

Roy S.

Toronto, Canada
Job Success
33
Total Jobs
2,757
Total Hours

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Game Director / Creative Director

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In over 15 years I acquired vast knowledge in the field of game design and development. I worked on all game genres, types and platforms. I had the pleasure to lead teams of all sizes from 5 up to and over 100 people, as Game Director, Creative Director and Lead Game Designer. I worked intimately with most 3D game engines like CryEngine3, Unity3D and Unreal4. I created game maps, rules, designs, narratives, characters, cutscenes, stories, storyboards, blockouts, whiteboxes and worked with full teams to make sure the end product is the best it can be. I worked on large state-of-the-art games and tight budgeted projects where efficiency is the name of the game, with more then 30 successful game projects completed. From creating the concept, story, lore, characters and dialogues, to hiring the whole team including game designers, artists (2D, 3D and Animators) and programmers (client and server side), and lead them through the entire game development process from concept, to prototype, to production and beta version, and finally launch of the game. I also direct all outside contractors like sound designers, composers, voice actors and video editors. I'm usually in-charge of the entire game budget, including all salaries, bonuses and other expenses, making sure the entire game is delivered from conception to launch in the most efficient way possible onto all platforms and in all genres - to a financial success.
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 May 16, 2022 - Jul 8, 2022

"Roy is a pleasant to work with and a true knowledgable person. has strong communication skills and always deliver with a smile. Thanks Roy!"

Private earnings
Jan 21, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 24, 2019 - Oct 16, 2020
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 2, 2019 - Sep 15, 2019

"Roy was extremely responsive. He is very personable and a fountain of knowledge. I was lucky to have the benefit of his knowledge."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 28, 2019 - Sep 9, 2019

"Extremely talented freelancer who has written amazing articles for us. The quality of the work was excellent, and Roy's communication was behind words. Roy was always willing to revise the articles according to our needs, and we really enjoyed communicating with him throughout the project. Second to none freelancer - A++++++++++"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Feb 11, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019

"very knowledgeable, very expert, very creative, easy to talk to and learn from. would definitely work with again"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jul 3, 2019

"I really enjoyed working with Roy! He is an expert in his field and was very responsive throughout the project. He completed the job on time, and even repeated some tasks. I would love to work with Roy in the future!"

Private earnings
Rating is 4.85 out of 5.
4.85 Apr 4, 2016 - Apr 29, 2019

"I cannot speak highly enough of Roy. I went searching for a level designer. Instead, I found a co-leader and mentor. He went on and redid how we did project management, designed the plot and a lot of the gameplay, helped interview new team members, and set both the art and sound direction and gave feedback to the artists. Most importantly, he taught me how to lead. The project is on a track to success right now, and I owe a lot of it to Roy."

Private earnings
Mar 6, 2019 - Apr 4, 2019

No feedback given

Private earnings

Portfolio

Nemesis AP Bullet Promotional Video
Creative Writing for Freelancers Webinar
Creative Writing for Freelancers Webinar
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Skills

As Needed - Open to Offers

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