About Me
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-kirk/
Welcome!
I am a designer with over three years of industry experience in QA. I have worked towards multiple shipped titles on numerous platforms with both internal and external team members. Adept in creative problem solving, documentation & teamwork. I am seeking to take the next career step with a studio focused on allying engaging experiences with compelling storytelling.
🥔 Tales of The Shire (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XabBAJdc964
PS5, XBOX Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Assisted with UX mockups for the mobile flow.
- Coordinated with the UI artists & programmers to successfully provide design direction & vision.
- Developed strategies to effectively work as a solo QA on a larger scaled project.
🤘Metal Hellsinger VR (2023)
https://youtu.be/q3BKN-K88Mg
VR
- Provided valuable feedback & insight from previous VR experiences.
- Coordinated with the design team to help balance combat encounters. While also providing insight on how to stay faithful to the original PC release.
- Nominated for best VR game at The Game Awards. https://thegameawards.com/nominees/best-vr-ar
👑For the King 2 (2023)
https://youtu.be/LpmQUi4EWPQ
PC
- Supplied design suggestions regarding systems, UX, game flow & balance.
- Learnt effective communication and management techniques to use when interacting with external team colleagues.
🏎️Grid Legends VR (2021-2022)
https://youtu.be/3u2Pny-kbCk
VR
- Applied critical analysis on game performance & feel, through presenting to other team members.
- Effectively adapted and learnt to navigate around a previously unused platform.
👻Human: Fall Flat (2021, 2023)
https://youtu.be/jNV4lCNEp_0
PS5, XBOX Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile
- Proved to be a great introduction to the industry as I got to expand upon my understanding of the industry pipelines and practices.
- Successfully showcased communication & teamwork when collaborating with external clients.
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