Sam Kirk

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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

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

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

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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