Hey! I'm Sam, and I'm a Boston-based independent game designer, producer, and artist.
I'm a Studio Art major grad from Smith College, and over the past three years I've been making PC and mobile games.
I've always been dedicated to the telling stories. My work ethic was recognized by my peers when I was nominated as Lead Artist two weeks into a project, when I drew 70 fully colored character sprites for a 14 hour game, and when I took on Producer and Creative Director roles on nearly every project I've worked on. My team members have always acknowledged my passion for games and accepted my leadership, and I'm extremely grateful for their participation in all of my work.
Additionally, I am a strong team manager. I enjoy the challenges and learning experiences that come with working with a wide variety of skill levels, and there's always something to learn from my peers.
But I promise: I'm not too work-crazy! When I'm not working, I'm usually traveling to events to meet new friends and game developers, drawing for benefits and charity, working as a Camp Coordinator to teach young girls how to code games, or taking pictures of dogs.
I'm highly interested in media that tell stories and make people laugh, whether that's through games, sequential art, or even drawing all of my team members as silly slimes.
I'm a Studio Art major grad from Smith College, and over the past three years I've been making PC and mobile games.
I've always been dedicated to the telling stories. My work ethic was recognized by my peers when I was nominated as Lead Artist two weeks into a project, when I drew 70 fully colored character sprites for a 14 hour game, and when I took on Producer and Creative Director roles on nearly every project I've worked on. My team members have always acknowledged my passion for games and accepted my leadership, and I'm extremely grateful for their participation in all of my work.
Additionally, I am a strong team manager. I enjoy the challenges and learning experiences that come with working with a wide variety of skill levels, and there's always something to learn from my peers.
But I promise: I'm not too work-crazy! When I'm not working, I'm usually traveling to events to meet new friends and game developers, drawing for benefits and charity, working as a Camp Coordinator to teach young girls how to code games, or taking pictures of dogs.
I'm highly interested in media that tell stories and make people laugh, whether that's through games, sequential art, or even drawing all of my team members as silly slimes.
I'm experienced with:
- kanban, lean, agile, scrum, and waterfall project management with daily/weekly stand-up meetings
- making financial projections based on comparative games in target markets
- pitching to mobile game publishers
- leading teams to match art style guides and making sure all members meet set deadlines and quality standards
- providing, revising, and polishing art assets such as character sprites, UI, and promotional advertisements
- designing original characters and making character sprite sheets
- creating map flows and designing UI mockups
- kanban, lean, agile, scrum, and waterfall project management with daily/weekly stand-up meetings
- making financial projections based on comparative games in target markets
- pitching to mobile game publishers
- leading teams to match art style guides and making sure all members meet set deadlines and quality standards
- providing, revising, and polishing art assets such as character sprites, UI, and promotional advertisements
- designing original characters and making character sprite sheets
- creating map flows and designing UI mockups