Ryan Brain

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ABOUT RYAN BRAIN

With 20 years of experience in video game design across multiple platforms, including mobile, console, PC, and VR, I have had the privilege of working with industry-leading companies such as Sumo Digital, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Electronic Arts. My portfolio includes contributions to blockbuster titles like “BATTLEFIELD V,” “STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT I & II,” “NEED FOR SPEED,” “DRIVECLUB,” and the “MOTORSTORM” series.My expertise and passion are centered on UI/UX design, having designed and implemented user interfaces almost without exception for every game in my career. I have 4 years of hands-on experience with the Frostbite game engine, 2 years working directly with Unreal Engine 4, and many more years working with bespoke engines with custom toolsets.​I have led teams, mentored team members, and established UI/UX pipelines, standardizing UX documentation and best practices. My roles have frequently involved presenting designs to project leadership and external partners, as well as speaking at development conferences about UI/UX design.Driven by a passion for UI, I find immense satisfaction in transforming UI mock-ups into functional in-game versions, crafting pen-and-paper designs for new gameplay systems, or fine-tuning animation timings to enhance the player experience.My current role includes the following key responsibilities and achievements- Leading a team of UX designers and collaborating closely with project directors to define and plan UX work- Establishing UI/UX core values for projects and ensuring these values are upheld- Developing and enforcing UX documentation standards across the team- Creating and managing the UI/UX pipeline to ensure smooth workflow- Organizing regular review meetings, show and tells, and casual sync-ups for continuous improvement and communication- Acting as the line manager for UX team members, setting career objectives and fostering professional growth- Advocating for accessibility solutions and promoting the philosophy that \"accessible design is good design.\"- Presenting design concepts to project leadership and external stakeholders- Staying informed about industry trends in UI/UX and overall game design.