Managing the Game

Christopher Mifsud

Work Experience

April 2010 – July 2010
Design Director
Red Dust Studios

• Created and maintained design documentation, functional specs, and email summaries to communicate a design feature and get it into the game
• Worked directly with cross-discipline leadership to execute and maintain project’s creative vision and deliver high quality game experiences

July 2006 – April 2010
Lead Game Designer
Icarus Studios

• Experience working in a creative leadership capacity on major IP development
• Led a team of talented designers providing day-to-day and long-term direction, goals, mentoring, and guidance on multiple projects
• Maintained a clear understanding of both the capabilities and the limitations of the game engine, and directed team to create content with those in mind
• Oversaw the implementation of designed elements

May 1999 – June 2006
Creative Designer
Digitribe Productions

• Designed, implemented, and maintained major design systems and design concepts for multiple games
• Created detailed specs describing concept, content, assets, and rules
• Participated in and ran meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team

January 1997 – Present
Freelance Make-up Artist/Designer
CMMFX

• Ensured that all assets created conform to the style guidelines of the production
• Inspired, motivated, and mentored other make-up artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production
• Worked closely with production in creating schedules for the make-up department
• Collaborated effectively with Marketing and PR to create and deliver high quality art assets to support the product