MY CV


PROFILE

Game developer with a focus on narrative and game design. Seeking opportunities to create captivating games with meaningful impact on players.

  • Unity, Twine 2

  • Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Dabble

  • Notion, Miro, Trello

  • Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Krita

  • Discord, iMovie

SOFTWARE

SKILLS

  • Branching Narrative Systems

  • Character & Lore Design

  • Editing & Proofreading

  • Communication, Leadership

  • Adaptability, Punctuality

LANGUAGES

  • Swedish — Native Proficiency

  • English — Native Level Proficiency

  • Romanian — Fluent Proficiency

  • Spanish — Elementary Proficiency

EXPERIENCE

  • Character Design — Designed playable characters for Causeway, an upcoming MOBA game, utilizing an innovative framework centered on leadership, personal growth, and social impact. Collaborated closely with a seasoned narrative designer, game designer, and art team to contribute to design and concept development.

  • Narrative & Lore — Authored vignettes, narrative content, and engaging voice lines to infuse depth and personality into in-game characters while enriching the player’s immersive experience within the game world.

  • Worldbuilding — Identified and expanded an underdeveloped facet of the magic system in the worldbuilding, intricately designed and developed magic systems to enhance gameplay and story elements.

  • Player Feedback — Engaged with Causeway’s alpha community to identify player interest, creating tailored narrative content to deepen engagement with the game and its audience.

KyboltNarrative Designer, Internship
July 2023 — September 2023

XBOX Game Studios Game Camp Narrative Designer
April 2023 — June 2023

  • Leadership & Communication — Founded Team Sun Kitty, led meetings, and resolved collective challenges through open discussions.

  • Narrative Design — Crafted a Swedish mythology-based game’s storyline and characters, with notable contributions to puzzles and worldbuilding. 

  • Event Planning Assistant — Developed, planned, and executed events promoting diversity and inclusion in the game industry hosted by DONNA in conjunction with Sweden Game Conference. Assisted in the arrangement and preparation of the event such as organizing goodie bags and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for event guests. 

  • Community Management — Administrating DONNA Network, a Discord community for women & LGBTQIA+ individuals in the game industry. Promoted consistent communication between event guests and organizers.

DONNA Volunteer
March 2023 — Current

  • Administration — Server safety and security via bot configuration. Visual set-up for optimal user navigation and community aesthetic.

  • Team Management — Managing a team of moderators for an inclusive and fair community experience.

  • Community Engagement — Actively interacting with members and iterating based on feedback to improve community satisfaction.

Cat & Friends Community Founder & Community Manager
November 2018 — Current

EDUCATION

  • 2 years of collaborative Game Project experience in Unity; specializing in narrative outlining, world-building, and dynamic dialogue while prioritizing game design integration for immersive game experiences.

  • Coursework in Creative Writing, Dialogue Systems, World-Building, and Moral Philosophy in Game Narratives.

University of Skövde BA Game Writing
September 2021 — Current

  • Coursework in Game Design and Game Prototyping.

  • Coursework in Game Analysis and Dramaturgy.

University of Skövde BTech Game Design
August 2023 — Current

REFERENCES

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Email: hello@monicairis.com
Twitter: @dracatrys
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