ALEX FERRAZ
GAME AND LEVEL DESIGNER
5+ years of experience in Indie and AAA
EXPERTISE
LEVEL BLOCKOUT
PVE COMBAT
PUZZLE DESIGN
PLAYTEST
MODULAR KIT
PVP LEVEL DESIGN
NARRATIVE
DOCUMENTATION
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
OTHER PROJECTS
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2025 - AUGUST 2026
NVIZZIO CREATIONS
Unannounced Title
Main Level Designer
UE5/Blueprint
Established the level design pipeline
Designed the architectural modular kit, layouts and levels, and scripted events
JUNE 2024 - JULY 2025
TUBULENT/CLOUD IMPERIUM GAMES
Star Citizen
Level Designer
Star Engine
Supported the level design team on the Contested Zones and Storm Breaker events
Refactored maps to adapt new contents
SEPTEMBER 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2023
ADGLOBE
Cancelled Project
Level Designer
UE4/Blueprint
Building levels mixing traversal, puzzle, and encounters
Designed systems and enemies
JANUARY 2019 - MARCH 2020
ASTROLABE INTERACTIVE
Sacrifice Your Friends
Level Designer
Unity/C#
Designed multiplayer combat areas from blockout to art pass
Designed and scripted mechanics and event
OCTOBER 2025 - AUGUST 2026
NVIZZIO CREATIONS
Unannounced Title
Main Level Designer
UE5/Blueprint
Established the level design pipeline
Designed the architectural modular kit, layouts and levels, and scripted events
JUNE 2024 - JULY 2025
TUBULENT/CLOUD IMPERIUM GAMES
Star Citizen
Level Designer
Star Engine
Supportaed the level design team on the Contested Zones and Storm Breaker events
Refactored maps to adapt new contents
SEPTEMBER 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2023
ADGLOBE
Cancelled Project
Level Designer
UE4/Blueprint
Building levels mixing traversal, puzzle, and encounters
Designed systems and enemies
JANUARY 2019 - MARCH 2020
ASTROLABE INTERACTIVE
Sacrifice Your Friends
Level Designer
Unity/C#
Designed multiplayer combat areas from blockout to art pass
Designed and scripted mechanics and event
PROCESS
Brainstorm and research
- Brainstorming session
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- Architectural research related to the theme of the level or game
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- Researching games with similar styles to identify what players liked and disliked
- Proposal of new concepts that can be harmonized with the game design
Organization and concept
- List of ingredients, constraints, and intentions, for the level
- Creation of a moodboard
- Drafting of the first preparatory documents: LDD, GDD, flow chart, etc.
- Consulting with my colleagues to adjust the concept before finalizing the documents
Prototyping
- Level design patterns and paper layout
- First blockout to test the distance and feeling
- Where is the fun? Seeking feedback from the team or players
- Iterating the level by building on what works
Implementation
- Working with the multiple departments to implement the game components
- Iterating the level to optimize the implementation or changes that occur during the production
- Fix bugs spotted by the QA team
- Rejoicing when all the efforts finally bear fruit because the players are having fun.
PROFIL
As a level designer, I design my levels to tell a story in order to immerse the player in the fantasy of the game.
My academic and professional experiences have given me a strong foundation in research and organization.
I am a supportive team player, always ready to offer a helping hand to move the project forward.
On a project, I prioritize good communication with my colleagues to know their needs and intentions.
And I make a damn fine coffee!
CREATIVE
Problem-solving oriented
RIGOUROUS
Rigorous, reliable and organized
MOTIVATED
Ready to provide my energy and expertise
CURIOUS
Always ready to learn and discover
SOFTWARE
