Andrew Ward
Senior Game Designer | Ex-Turn 10/Microsoft | Expert Systems, Gameplay and Progression Design in AAA games
- Role
- Technical Game Designer at High Voltage Software
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Ward
With over seven years of experience in game development, I specialize in systems and progression and gameplay design, with a passion for crafting engaging single-player campaigns and live events. At Turn 10 Studios, I contribute to creating immersive gaming experiences for Forza Motorsport, aligning with the team\'s mission to push the boundaries of racing simulation. My goal is to deliver innovative and dynamic games that resonates with players, while championing collaborative and iterative design processes. My role at Turn 10 Studios includes building and iterating the single-player campaign for Forza Motorsport 2023 and delivering live events post-launch. By designing progression systems and new game modes, I contribute to evolving player engagement and ensuring a seamless gaming experience. Previous roles have honed my expertise in mechanics design, combat balancing, and RPG progression systems, further enhancing my ability to shape compelling gameplay.
Experience
Technical Game Designer
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) RTO 88021
Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development, Game Design and Programming
2015
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Video Games
- Community Engagement
- Scrum
- Customer Service
- C++
- Management
- Unity3d
- Java
- Leadership
- Photoshop
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Html
- Project Management
- Computer Repair
- C#
- Game Design
- Jira
- Powerpoint
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