Jameson Durall

About Jameson Durall

At GDC 2026 (March 10–13, San Francisco). Happy to connect - let\'s talk design clarity.Game Design Clarity for Teams in Motion.With 25 years in and indie development, I help studios bring structure, momentum, and systems-level clarity to fast-moving projects.My career has taken me through Oddworld, EA, Volition, Full Sail, and most recently Insomniac Games, where I contributed to open-world systems on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. I’ve built level flows, gameplay systems, open-world structures, and team processes that keep development moving forward even when projects get complex.Today, I work with studios that want sharper systems thinking, stronger player experience foundations, and a cleaner path from vision to execution. I specialize in stepping into fast-moving teams and helping them- Clarify core loops and system logic- Align design direction across disciplines- Improve level and encounter flow- Strengthen world structure and player motivation- Reduce design debt and refine decision-making- Build frameworks teams can use long after I’m goneI don’t offer vague notes or theoretical advice. I bring practical, actionable structure that teams can apply immediately. That clarity accelerates development and elevates player experience.Start here: XP Clarity Call (Paid)https://app.hellobonsai.com/s/jamesondurallxp/xp-clarity-callIf your team is ambitious, already in motion, and needs an experienced systems thinker to anchor design and guide momentum, I’d love to help you build something unforgettable.

Experience

1. Founder & Principal Consultant Game Design Clarity & Systems

   Jameson Durall Xp

   Apr 2025 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   Jameson Durall XP is my independent consulting practice focused on game design clarity, systems development, and production-ready structure for fast-moving teams.I partner with studios to stabilize design direction, strengthen systems, and align player experience with production goals. A major part of my work is bridging design, art, and engineering: helping teams collaborate more effectively, communicate with clarity, and turn complex ideas into cohesive in-game experiences.Core Services:Systems & gameplay design supportLevel & encounter design consultationCreative direction across loops, world structure, and UX flowCross-discipline collaboration to align design with art pipelines & engineering constraintsProduction-ready documentation, pitch materials, and design frameworksDesign audits, diagnostics, and clarity reportsMentorship and design team development“Game Design Clarity for Teams in Motion”

Education

• Full Sail University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Game Design

  2018 — 2018

• Full Sail University

  Associates, Game Design and Development

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Computer Games
• Casual Games
• Wii
• Unity3d
• Console
• Perforce
• World Building
• Level Design
• Game Balance
• Character Animation
• Xbox 360
• Unrealscript
• Texturing
• Video Games
• Ps3
• Multiplayer
• Game Mechanics
• Game Development
• Scripting
• Game Design
• Gameplay
• Xbox
• Texture Painting
• Maya
• Unreal Editor
• Game Design Documents